Tips for Moms

I’m going to lay out a scenario you’ve all probably experienced at some point: You’re at a family gathering like a fun day on the lake, you’re out with friends you haven’t seen in forever, or your baby started doing something new and cute while you’re holding her. Out comes that camera to capture the …

I only buy Hunter rain boots for my kids. I know that statement sounds a little snotty. Not my intention though! It’s just the facts. Why buy Hunter rain boots? Are Hunter boots worth buying? I only buy Hunter kids boots because I’ve lived and learned and now understand what a great investment they are. Listen to this …

Dear Baby Girl, I need to talk to you about something important. You probably won’t understand right now, since you’re not even three yet, but hopefully you will pick up on my love for you. Mommy is sick. I’m not coughing or blowing my nose like you did when you got sick. My illness is …

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 …

It seems like just yesterday that my feed was full of back-to-school photos. I love a seasonal photo opp just about as much as I love a pumpkin spice latte … and that’s a lot! Those little snapshots in time that mark the years and make us mamas tear up when the flashbacks pop up …

I love the Thanksgiving traditions that center on each person present sharing something (or somethings) that they are thankful for. What I love even more is that this doesn’t have to be one of those “everyone go around the table and say something you’re thankful for” moments that can be so awkward. Check out these …

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 …

Pregnancy has a bunch of crappy side effects women have to deal with: weight gain, tender boobs, constant nausea, swollen hands/feet/everything (just to name a few). But no matter how many of the crappy symptoms you get during your pregnancy, or how long they last, every single expecting mother gets something great out of the …

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 …

As parents, we can all use some ideas to make our lives easier (or neater, or more organized). Check out these awesome parent hacks for a few great ways to simplify your life. I’ve got five years of parenting under my belt and just recently brought the scourge of glitter into my home. It was …

Last week, I shared some fun DIY nursery ideas for all you expecting parents. This week, I’m going even bigger. I’ve looked around and found ideas for the whole room! Think of me as your personal Pinterest curator of your Inspiring Nursery Designs board. (And for my friends and family who are starting to wonder: None …

**My intention for writing about this topic is to prepare soon-to-be mothers about possible experiences they may encounter after having a baby that will affect their sex life (both good and bad). If you are sensitive to any conversation about sex or get easily offended and feel this is a private topic that should never …