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By Guest Author Hilary Smith There is a saying in in the Midwest that if you don’t like the weather all you need to do is wait five minutes. Similar to the weather, our teens’ social media use can change daily or even within minutes.  All we need to do is think back a few …

This morning I was a guest on WBTV Charlotte (CBS) for a segment on “mom hacks”. I featured 10 great mom hacks with TV anchor Kristen Miranda that everyone should know about. You can see the entire segment here: Below are the tips featured in this morning’s segment. Add a Trash Can to your Vehicle Ever …

Guest Post by: Jen Altrogge Tips to Creating a Lifelong Relationship The grandparent and grandchild bond is extremely special. It is unlike any other. Chances are you have heard the old saying, “Parents have to say no, grandparents get to say yes,” and this could not be more accurate. At times, it can be difficult for …

Your first child was your whole world, and now you’re pregnant with number two and it’s time to start preparing your firstborn for the new arrival. Here are some tips on how to make the transition to big brother or big sister easier on everyone: Start Early: I told our daughter about her baby sibling as …

I spent years working in retail. This means I grew rather accustomed to getting a brand-new wardrobe every four to six weeks. (It was quite a shock to the system when I left retail and had to give that habit up.) All of my friends joked that when I had a baby it was clearly …

I am constantly getting the following questions from Baby Gizmo users –  “How did you start your website?” and “Can you help me start a blog?”  The truthful answer is that when I started having babies, I was VERY passionate about all things baby and I couldn’t find a good source of trusted reviews for baby …

Having a baby is a wonderful and exciting time in your life, but there are things that you may worry about. Like where will the baby sleep? How will I tend to the baby in the middle of the night when I’m recovering from giving birth? When I had my three kids, all my babies …

By: Ryan Hawker, Safety 1st Child Passenger Safety Technician and Car Seat Safety Expert  While another year has passed, it’s important to check on what’s most important in 2016: your precious back seat cargo. If you haven’t taken a once over to make sure no hazardous items are laying around your car, or that your …

I don’t know about you, but Christmas spells impending chaos in my home. There’s an overflow of gifts and wrapping, as well as old toys and books that are no longer loved or used. All underfoot in the playroom, bedroom, hallway, dining room and car. I’m so grateful for all we have, but all the …

1. Can I get my own grocery cart? This sounds benign enough until you find yourself shopping with the equivalent of a poorly trained NASCAR driver with no concept of ankles. You spend the entire shopping trip with the feeling that gremlins are chasing you with intention of running into your heels as many times …

Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time for families to connect and spend some time expressing gratitude for all they’ve been given and for one another. A time for charity opportunities, if you will. It can also be a wonderful opportunity for parents to intentionally instill gratitude through home projects, like a Gratitude Tree, or through …

It’s November! Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and it’s time to celebrate with a grateful heart. My kids are just getting old enough to begin discussing the idea of gratitude and being thankful. I’d really like to establish an intentional way to practice gratitude daily, especially with the Christmas season approaching and all the shopping and …