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Mehgan

Best Gifts for a 1 Year Old

one year old with a chocolate cupcake and the number one birthday candle

Now that my daughter is almost 18 months I feel I have a good grasp on what makes the perfect gift for a 1-year-old.  I always struggle with gift-giving, especially when it comes to children and what toys are appropriate for what ages.  The suggested ages on the packaging are always wrong.  I hope some of you are able to benefit from my new-found knowledge of what makes the best gifts for a 1-year-old.

10 Reasons Why a Summer Pregnancy Rocks!

10 Reasons Why A Summer Pregnancy Rocks

When finding out I would be giving birth in September a number of people responded by saying, “Poor you – a summer pregnancy is awful”.  I completely disagree! Now having been through a December delivery, a March delivery, and a September due date I believe that a summer pregnancy far outweighs a winter pregnancy.  Here are my top ten reasons why a summer pregnancy rocks!

August Book Reads

Book Reviews and Recommendations for August 2018

Best Movies to Watch While Pregnant

Best Movies to Watch While Pregnant

When pregnant sometimes you need a little laughter to distract you from the constant need to pee, your swollen ankles, and the never-ending weight gain.  These pregnancy movies and movies with babies will definitely make you laugh out loud. The movies on this list will help keep you entertained – that is if you can stay awake long enough to watch them.

Cherry Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream

Cherry Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream

Today I am going to share with you my recipe for Cherry Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream. I’ve always loved Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia flavor and this is my knock-off version. It’s cherry-flavored ice cream with chunks of real cherries and chocolate. This ice cream flavor does not last long in our house.