Tips for Moms

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 …

My daughter loves movies. She has since she was very, very young. Lest you think she has a general love for screens, she self-regulates her iPad use and has no patience for television shows. She’s just started getting into classic cartoons over the past few months. (Inappropriate? Probably yes. But I grew up watching them …

Why should Mother’s Day be celebrated? Well, take a moment to think of a mother in your life. It can be your own mom, a good friend who was like a mother to you, or maybe think of yourself. What characteristics does this mother possess? The majority of us think something along the lines of: …

My family has recently made the switch to be gluten free. I have been learning so much through this experience, and I wanted to share it all with you today, as I know many others who are in the process of cutting gluten from their diet! I’ll be honest – we didn’t initially set out …

By Guest Author Hilary Smith From the time that they are babies, children are attracted to jewelry, tugging and grabbing dangly earrings or long necklaces that moms wear. As they grow older and start to wear jewelry themselves, it’s important for parents to know the basic safety guidelines that are in place to protect kids …