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About Jayme Sherrod

Jayme and her wife Amanda live in a suburb just outside of Raleigh, North Carolina, with their son and daughter. Before her motherhood journey began in 2018, Jayme worked as a Registered Nurse and has since transitioned to being a full-time stay-at-home mom of two kiddos and three fur babies. When able, she loves baking, hiking, and sipping (hot!) coffee on the porch – no matter the time of year.

posted on April 12, 2023

5 Baby Steps To Get Your Family Started With Backyard Composting

For years, I strategically avoided taking the leap to start a compost pile in my backyard. And guess what? It doesn’t stink, attract animals, or require that much effort. I want to help you and your family give this compost thing an honest go, too. Let’s dig in!

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posted on April 2, 2023

7 Picture Books To Spring Your Family Into Climate Action

Spring your family into climate action this year by reading together one or more of these seven picture books. Some include tangible actions you can take as individuals, and others are a nod to our beautiful Mother Earth and the impact populations can have on healing her.

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posted on November 21, 2022

10 Quality Puzzle Brands For The Little And Grown-Up Puzzle Lovers In Your Life

I am hard-pressed to think of many hobbies that can be truly enjoyed by both toddlers and older adults alike,

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posted on June 6, 2022

LGBTQ+ Resources For Parents (And Anyone Who Wants To Learn!)

You may have landed on this post for a variety of reasons. Maybe you have a transgender or queer kid. Maybe you think you do. Maybe you are a family member, friend, or ally of the queer community wishing to learn more. Or maybe you are on your own journey of gender and sexuality exploration. No matter why you’re here, I am grateful for it and hope you will find this resource list to be a good starting point for your learning.

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posted on May 16, 2022

Making A Case For Video Games

About three months ago we bought a Nintendo Switch and have offered our son opportunities to play every day since. Much to my surprise, I’ve witnessed far more positive outcomes from having this console in our home than I ever imagined.

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posted on March 7, 2022

Feeding Your Family On Vacation? 7 Tips To Save Money On Food

As a married couple with VERY different spending habits, my spouse and I have had to learn over the years how to walk that metaphorical fine line between “It’s vacation! Let’s splurge!” and “We can’t spend a fortune on this one trip!” While there are a variety of ways to save money on family vacations, we’ve found that changes to the way we eat and feed our family while traveling can be a major money saver.

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