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Chainsmokers “Don’t Let Me Down” Parody – Just Lay Down I don’t care what type of parent you are, but if you have kids, you have struggled with bed time at some point. It’s a fact. I’m going to go out on a limb and say that 100% of parents have struggled with putting their …

Teaching history to young children can be a pretty thorny topic. (Columbus Day, anyone?) Even in the (many) years since I started school and began learning American history, we’ve either learned a lot more about some of the touchstone stories of our history, or we’ve started admitting/acknowledging a lot more of the negative parts of …

This post is sponsored by MAM. Taking care of baby’s teeth and oral care needs to start long before the baby’s first tooth erupts. As a matter of fact, oral care for baby needs to start during pregnancy with mom. Yes, heathy babies begin with healthy moms. During pregnancy, moms need to pay extra attention …

Is there anyone who couldn’t benefit from some more organization around the house? If so, I’d love to meet them… then hire them to help me organize my own home. Until that day, I will continue to utilize various simple hacks to organize my house. You might know a hack as using one product for …

I am beyond happy to report that my son is officially potty trained. Here’s why I insert every “party” emoji I can find at least a hundred times. I mentioned last week that my son basically trained himself. I waited until he was absolutely ready because he was very resistant to any pushing I tried. Even …

One of the most exciting parts about finding out you’re going to be a parent is choosing a name for your little bundle. It’s up to you to choose something so incredibly important; it’s your choice what this new person will be called their ENTIRE LIFE. It’s a responsibility that can seem a bit overwhelming, …

Let me be super, super clear in saying that I am not an extreme couponer. I will never be featured on a TLC reality show (Lord help me, let’s hope) and I am not holding up a receipt six miles long in my Facebook profile picture. We don’t have a stockpile in my basement (well, that …

It’s back to school time, y’all, which also means back to the grind. No more relaxing weekday mornings making pancakes from scratch, or lazy  afternoons laying in the grass. No more road trips to the beach. No more… well, you get the idea. My toddler (err, preschooler) is starting school part time this fall for the …

People in my life are always surprised to find out how little money I spend at the grocery store each week. While it ranges depending on a few different factors, I typically spend between $50-75 a week on food – and one of the biggest contributing factors is that I meal plan. I thought today …

I never realized I had a short temper until my daughter became a toddler. In fact, after all my time teaching in elementary schools, I thought my patience was pretty spot-on. Because you need to keep your frustration in check when surrounded by so many little people, even if those kids are picking their noses …

Don’t be shy or embarrassed about this topic, ladies. We all have boobs, so let’s make sure we take care of them. I didn’t realize until recently that you are supposed to check yourself (do a breast self exam, or BSE) at least once every month, after turning 18. I am 25—take a guess how …

Safe Sleep Tips for Baby Did you know that September is Baby Safety Month? This month-long event, sponsored annually by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA), increases consumer awareness of baby safety issues and the safe selection and use of baby products. As parents, nothing is more important to us than the safety of our …