Tips for Moms

Hello, dear readers! If any of you happen to be my friends or relations, you might want to stop reading now because we’re about to veer into TMI territory. You’ve been warned. So, while I was pregnant, I read all the “things they don’t tell you” articles and books. I knew that there was a …

Whether you’re planning for your baby’s big milestone FIRST birthday party, or for your 12 year olds induction into teenage-hood’s THIRTEENTH birthday party, here are 8 fun party themes to consider that will make the day special: Backyard Carnival: Though Driven By Décor used a lot of materials and ideas from Oriental Trading Company, I …

Deep breaths, guys. Between the sleep deprivation, clogged ducts, and projectile vomit, teething is one of the hardest parts of the first year with a baby. Apparently, some babies show no signs or symptoms of cutting teeth. Neither of my babies have been so lucky. My oldest started teething at 4 months and cut his first …

My little family of four recently went to the Salt Lake City Hogle Zoo and it was incredibly fun to see my toddler react to all the animals she has been learning about. Although I tried to prepare for the day, there were a lot of things I didn’t think about until we were already …

Babywearing: A Day in the Life of a Baby K’tan Baby Possibly the world’s oldest baby product, baby carriers have been used since the dawn of civilization as a way to keep infants close, but allow parents the freedom to continue working and caring for their family. Why would a person babywear? We all know …

I had a terrible (fantastically yummy, but still really terrible) philosophy during both my pregnancies. It was: I’m pregnant! I do what I want and eat what I want! My workout will be the walk to my fridge. Yeeeaaahhh… let’s not talk about how terrible that thinking was. Now, as I’m 3 months post partum from …

I know, it’s the worst thing to think about your child getting hurt. And burns tend to be the most awful. In my experience, they are one of the worst injuries because of their intensity and the path to recovery. I’ve always been one to believe that being prepared helps to ease an emergency though. So, what …

5 Elements of a Good Diaper Bag Shopping for a good diaper bag that is right for you is serious business. This is the accessory you will be carrying around practically every day while you have young kids so it’s important to consider a few things before making your purchase: Quality of material—you paid money …

Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love and adore my children. I wouldn’t trade them for the world! My  little trio of sunshines brighten my day and make this life worth living. I’m not even joking! Motherhood is my dream come true and as worn out as I get, I’m still so very thankful. There are …

Looking for Mother’s Day quotes? Mother’s Day is almost upon us, people. (Sunday, May 8th, in case you didn’t know.) Clearly, one of the most important things to do on this special day is to tell your mother—or the one who is like a mother to you—how much she means to you. The easy way …

Has your last-minute Mother’s Day planning got you in bind when it comes to getting a unique gift for the mom in your life? Don’t worry: you’re not stuck giving Mom her umpteenth macaroni necklace. (Seriously, the first one made me melt, but one of the dogs eats the macaroni so now they’re just one …

Last week was National Infertility Week and friends, family and strangers blew up my Facebook feed all speaking out about their struggles to have children. My heart swelled as loved ones, who I had no idea were in the midst of this heartbreak, opened up about something so personal. They were all talking about how …