Category: Raleigh

Ask most moms…. After giving birth to a baby, what’s the next challenging thing?  Many of us will say: Breastfeeding!  I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, it blows my mind that the human race has survived as long as it has, being so dependent as it is on nursing mothers.  It’s not…

If y’all saw the giveaway I shared yesterday about Block & Grinder, or follow my Menus on Mondays series, you know… I’m big on happy meats and using local, organic produce.  Thankfully, both are easy to come by these days with the awesome selection of grocery stores and farmers markets available in Charlotte.  One of…

Once upon a time in the land before kids I, Katie Harding, used to shop in “real” stores.  I went to a mall, on a weekend no-less, and wandered the halls of shops at leisure.  I perused racks of clothing, and actually didn’t grimace if a dress cost $225.  One had to look like a…

It’s official: the house is on the market.  Anyone looking for an awesome home in South Charlotte? Give me a buzz. I’ve got the home for you!  I’m hoping we’ll find a home that will replace my sadness for leaving this house that I’ve become so fond of.  When we do, the stress of not…

Oh Four!  How I’ve been fearing you.  I both hated and adored three with its joyous cuddles, horrendous temper tantrums, and surprisingly intelligent conversation (sometimes).  I’m sad to see that three year old little boy say goodbye and thrilled to meet this great big four year old.  On my son’s birthday last week he asked…

When I first moved to the Triangle in April 2012, I had no idea what to expect in terms of childcare.  I was moving from Charlotte, where I had several great babysitters and close friends who I could call on for a date night or in a pinch when a doctors appointment fell on a…

My son loves to go to “Old McDonald’s.” Nope, not the farm.  The fast food joint.  It’s what he calls it, and I haven’t corrected him.  It’s just too darn cute.  We’ve made a habit out of going after swim class on Fridays.  The boys adore their milkshakes.  And, it makes me happy that every…

Have you seen the previews for Parental Guidance?  I am, of course, talking about the movie starring Billy Crystal and Bette Midler as the rockin’ grandparents visiting their grandkids while the parents are away. I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for a good Mom’s Night Out, and Parental Guidance could absolutely…

  I’ve been trying to figure out what (and how much) I want to do with the kids this holiday season (we do Hanukkah and Christmas).  This is the first year we have no family coming to visit and we are not going to visit any family.  I am excited about this first year as…

That seems to be the major question these days among the many pregnant women in the Triangle.  Followed closely by what doctor you are using.  I moved to Cary in April, three months into my second pregnancy with no idea where I should start.  Originally, I wanted to go to one of the big university…

Finding a photographer that specializes in family photography is key to getting photos you’ll cherish always. Read up on my recent photo session with Alison Koss of Bella Photography in Charlotte and recommendations on Raleigh and Atlanta family photographers.

  While I don’t have as much time as I usually do for holiday sessions this year (something about a new baby), I still want to give something for my fans. What do you think of a photography session to a lucky Raleigh-area family?? To get into that holiday spirit, I am partnering with Mom…