Tips for Moms

Things I Wish I Knew While I Was Pregnant Out of nowhere, we’re coming up on my son’s second birthday.  I’ve learned a lot over these past two years of motherhood and I think I’ve done a pretty good job, if I do say so myself.  I mean, he’s still breathing, right? When other mothers …

My kids are pretty fantastic but somewhere along the way my oldest son learned the word “bored”. Oh. My. Goodness. Please, no. It irks me like no other to hear him wail, “Mooooooom, I’m bored!” I’ve been pretty clear that the b word isn’t allowed, but occasionally it pops up. That’s when I bring out …

As much as I would LOVE for spring to mean nice weather, it just doesn’t in many parts of the country.  Rather, spring means it’s rainy. Especially for us in the Pacific Northwest where I’m from. Spring almost guarantees an extra sprinkle (or downpour) of rain. As much as I hate to keep my littles …

Sutton from The Bald Report is back! With everyone stuck in their homes and the kids getting bored already, Sutton wanted to share some great things to do when you are stuck at home. This is just the first video in a new series for him so please give the video some love! He also …

These are anxious times, my friends. The coronavirus (COVID-19) is causing shutdowns of all kinds and forcing us to socially distance ourselves from friends and loved ones. And if we’re feeling stressed and anxious, we can only imagine how our kiddos are feeling. So how do we talk to them about the coronavirus in a …

By: Guest Author – Aradhana When I became a mother, there were two things I was certain about. One, that I would raise my little one up to be an absolute gentleman; two, that to be able to raise him to be a gentleman, I’d need to homeschool him. I have always been a take-charge sort …

“Their school just closed. I have no idea what to do with my kids everyday. Help!”  This is something I’m hearing a lot from friends and family who are dealing with school closures due to COVID-19. After getting over the initial shock of not sending your children to school, think about how this time could …

Is homeschooling right for you? I want to start this post by saying that I am neither pro homeschool or pro not homeschool. I am pro do what is best for you and your family. My sister and I were not homeschooled. We went to public schools and I think we turned out great. (I …

Between the fact that we’re still in flu season, which runs through early spring, and the fact we’re facing the threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19), there’s been a lot of talk lately about the importance of washing our hands. Below is a diagram from the World Health Organization about just exactly how to wash your …

Does the Coronavirus have you freaking out? Are you stockpiling toilet paper and hand sanitizer yet? Even if you aren’t a stockpiler (I’m not!), you may have noticed that many store shelves are CLEARED of hand sanitizer. Yes, it’s important to WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN but many people are desperate for hand sanitizer for on-the-go …

After pajamas and teeth brushing, bedtime stories and prayers, it’s mama’s TV time! We canceled cable last year so I’ve come to rely on streaming services for my drama/mystery/reality fix. And Hulu is my favorite! Below you’ll find a handful of my favorite shows as well as some recommendations I have stored in “My Stuff” …

Looking for a fun Easter-themed art adventure for the kids? How about some fun, free printables and coloring pages? Check these out! (And I know I said there are 11 of them, but it’s more like eleven links–if you click through, you’ll find way more options!) cuddle+kind makes adorable hand-knit dolls, and the purchase of each …