Tips for Moms

This post is sponsored by Huggies. A positive pregnancy test brings about a flurry of emotion – excitement, worry, love, fear, and anticipation to name a few. For a few days or weeks you ride the high of what life will be like in 9 months. And then, morning sickness strikes. I’ve done it 3 …

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 …

Whew! You—and your kids—have made it through the first few days of school. Yay! It’s all good from here, right? Yeeeeah. About that… By now, you’ve had the teacher meet-and-greet and your child has some class time under their belt, so you’re aware of how the teacher operates day-to-day. Plenty of time for you to …

Almost everyone has heard about Postpartum Depression, and you might even know someone who has struggled with it. Fortunately, in recent years, women are opening up more about the subject and seeking help before it’s too late. I even wrote an article about my experience with PPD after having my first baby (which you can …

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 …

In January I had my 3rd baby and for some reason I thought I could manage through another year of nursing with my leftover nursing bras for baby #1 and baby #2. Boy, was I wrong! Not only were those bras a bit too loved, they didn’t fit very well, so off to Nordstrom I went …

We recently visited Legoland California’s Waterpark, and we all had the best time! My children are turning 6 and 4 this month, but this is truly a place for all ages, from your toddler to your big kid. There are splash pads with water spraying everywhere for toddlers, the majority of the pools are just …

One of the most important back-to-school tips you hear as a parent is to make sure you child is getting enough sleep. But why is sleep important and how much sleep is enough? First, let’s look at why sleep is important. This first reason is pretty obvious: kids who don’t sleep get cranky. Not good. …

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 …