Tips for Moms

Am I the only one who tears up when I see gender reveals? I don’t even know these people but the excitement and happiness on their face is so emotional and beautiful! Whether you take a clever photo for your Instagram and Facebook followers or plan an elaborate party to tell all of your friends …

My littlest guy is five years old, and although he would be quick to correct me that he is 5 AND A HALF, I think he is at the best age ever. He is my 3rd so I’ve run through the gamut with all ages up to ten years old so I have a little …

Motherhood is a work of contradictions. It is a unique and solitary experience in many ways, but it’s also universal and common among us. We are painting our own pictures with various techniques and brush strokes, but each canvas shows families, struggles, triumphs, failures, and consumed hearts. We comprise the unique working parts in a …

This post is sponsored by Marzetti. Today we are making a produce robot! We’ve talked about my New Year’s Resolution to eat more healthy and lose some weight. Yes, it’s the end of March and I’m still talking about it because I’m still going strong. Three months might not be anything to some people but …

April Fools’ Day can be super fun for moms and kids! It’s a day to be silly and induce giggles and memories for years to come. Why not make the most of it and plan some of these hilarious April Fools’ Day Pranks to spice up your kids’ day? Putting googly eyes on everything in …

Sometimes my toddler gets so bored that he literally drives me up a wall! Then I remember that watching me cook or clean isn’t really all that exciting, especially when I am doing something that little hands can’t help with. When times like these happen, it’s good to have a list of super easy and …

I write this post in the sense of having a conversation with a girlfriend- a girlfriend who is starting to think about trying for a baby. I want to make that clear. Charting your basal body temperature is, quite possibly, the most non-invasive, low commitment way to determine your body’s cycle to increase your odds …

Remember when I polled ya’ll for my recent trip across the country? Well, I’m back and so excited to share some of the things I learned while traveling with a 2 and 4 year old and that’s including activities for the airplane. The first leg of our trip included our adventure to the airport (we …

I recently wrote about my unplanned C-section recently on here, and today I wanted to share a few tips on how I had a good c-section recovery from the surgery. Remember – your body is recovering from major surgery, as well as adjusting to caring for a newborn, so have realistic expectations! It will take a …

Let’s talk about an unplanned c-section. The birth of your child is extremely personal and unique- and yet, somehow, very much the same. The CDC says that in 2013, Cesarean sections accounted for 32.7% of all births in the United States. That’s a lot- approximately 1.2 million, give or take. Talk to any mom, seasoned …

Have your littles discovered this book? It’s a favorite of ours and has been for years now. I’ll admit I almost have it memorized … as do my two kids. Through a sweet little rhyme you hear the story of cute little animals and their corresponding sounds. The darling little lamb is always a big …

Who doesn’t love a good “We’re Expecting!” announcement? They can be hysterical, heart warming, or just plain cute, but they all have one thing in common: making everyone so emotional! Whether it’s your first or your fifth baby, we’ve rounded up some cute pregnancy announcements that would be fun to duplicate! All you need for …