Tips for Moms

When we moved into our current rental, my oldest was about to turn two, and we had twins on the way. Setting up a safe environment for our toddler and soon-to-be newborns was super important to us. For the most part, the home was easy to safeguard. Except for the banister; we desperately needed a …

Do you need your kids to drink more water? Now that school is back in session, I can honestly say that we had a great summer. My family traveled, built a tree house in the backyard, visited the pool quite a bit, played outside and participated in summer sports. With athletics being a big part …

If you are having a baby, you may be overwhelmed by the car seat options on the market and confused on which one is right for your child. And we don’t blame you! Infant seat? Convertible seat? Booster seat?! What does it all mean?! In honor of Child Passenger Safety Week (next week!), we wanted …

Umm…your daughter just called me. She WANTS THIS Disney Frozen Snowflake Mansion FOR CHRISTMAS! Seriously. You might want to grab it at Costco before it sells out and you are searching Ebay and considering paying 3x the retail price in November when you ignored me in September to buy it. On our trip to Costco …

Are you overwhelmed with what to put on your baby registry list? Don’t know what you need and what you don’t? It is all too much for you as an expecting mom? Good news, we are here to help! Today we are not only giving you tips on what you do and don’t need but …

With baby #3 on HIS way, we’re in full baby naming swing at our house. It’s such a hard balance to find something both my husband and I like, something the kids enjoy and something that is meaningful. We’ve pulled the short lists from my previous pregnancies, but the perfect name hasn’t found us yet. …

The word “wean” means a passage from one relationship to another –not a loss or detachment from a relationship. The weaning process begins the first time your baby takes food from a source other than your breast – whether it’s formula from a bottle or mashed banana from a spoon. Weaning is the gradual replacement of breastfeeding with …

I have three kids under 4, and for some reason, all three of my children love taking their clothes off during nap time. My oldest has finally outgrown this, but my toddler twins are right in the thick of it. Going into their room after nap and being greeted by a naked toddler with poop …

​Today we are talking about swim safety. As a mom to twin girls, I know what a lifesaver it can be to have a great babysitter on call. In fact, especially this summer as our girls have gotten more into their own individual hobbies and activities, having a babysitter that can watch one of them …

It seems like monthly box subscriptions are all the rage! There’s a monthly box for just about anything you can imagine. I love the convenience of having one, given that it’s already curated and packaged up for you, and who doesn’t love a good mail day? So today I’m sharing 5 of my favorite monthly …

*I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Influence Central for Vanity Fair. I received product samples to facilitate my review and compensation to thank me for my participation for sharing with you how to find a perfect fitting bra. We know as women that our undergarments are the foundation of our outfit. Sure, you …

When you have a baby, it isn’t all bows, butterflies and adorable baby shoes. It gets messy. FYI – there is a lot of snot. And just like with adults, there is upkeep. Haircuts, nail trimming and other hygiene maintenance. Now, it’s isn’t the glamorous part of being a parent, but it has to be …