Tips for Moms

My husband was taking out our two year old yesterday, and this was part of our conversation before he went: Me- “(blah blah blah) and I’m packing some food in case she gets hungry.” Him- “She just ate a whole peanut butter bagel, she’s not going to get hungry again…. Is she?” Me- “Have you …

I’ve done my fair share of moving which means I’ve packed up  my entire existence many times. While doing so, I took some mental notes on how this should be done, and here I am ready to give you all some tips. Whether you’re moving, a hoarder who needs to purge, or just need some …

Chances are you may have a picky eater on your hands because most of us do. Today I wanted to share a list of ten tips I compiled to help you feed your picky eater. I know it can be challenging, and I’m here to help! 1. Drink it. If your little one would rather …

My daughter likes to run, anywhere, anytime, back and forth. She encourages me to run back and forth through our house, as if she knows I need the exercise. When I found out I was pregnant and would give birth around my daughter’s second birthday, one of the thoughts that crossed my mind (as I’m …

Like me, I’m sure you’re all still reeling from the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary. As the coverage unfolds of the heroes and helpers, causes arise from all sides and more questions than will ever be answered have been cast. It’s a somber way to enter the holidays – in prayer and petition for lives …

On Day 7 of our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway, we asked you what advice you would give to new parents. And over 500 of you answered! The most popular response was “Sleep when the baby sleeps”- and it’s true! Forget anything else you need to do, no-one will judge your house being a mess …

The holidays are pretty quiet around our house when it comes to visitors. Most of our close family is at least a state away if not half the country, but we are all doing our part to help grow relationships amidst the miles that separate us. One such way is this nifty DIY family tree. …

Ten tips on getting your children to sleep through the night As parents, we all really want a good night’s sleep, right? Before my son was born, I was sleeping a delightful 12 hours every night. Yup, you read that correctly. TWELVE whole hours. It was glorious. Since my son was born I’ve never slept …

On Day 5 of our Baby Gizmo 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway, we asked everyone to tell us one of the funniest things they have heard a child say. Wow! The responses were pretty darn funny! We went through all of them and we’ve learned that 2 year olds are hilarious, kids love to talk …

My son absolutely loves Disney movies. Really, what kid doesn’t? When I was a child I had every Disney movie ever made on VHS and I love that my mom still has every single one of them so my son can watch them, too. Yes, we are weird and still have VCR’s. I wanted to …

Lots of baking going on right now for the holidays! There are holiday snacks, crafts, and parties galore this month. Today I wanted to show you one kid-friendly dessert that is so easy to make, that your kids can help. Yep, this is another craft time meets snack time with these easy to make Snowman …

Galactagogues. Try to say that fast a few times! If you are a nursing mama, galactagogues will soon be your best friend. Galactagogues are foods, herbs, and medications considered to be milk-inducing. Today I’ll be focusing on just the foods that boost milk supply. By incorporating them in to your daily diet, you just may see …