I hardly recognize my physical self anymore. I look down at my body and see the marks left by each of my two babies, knowing more will come. I see my uneven breasts because nursing has become a battle to maintain my milk supply. I feel my shoulders slump from the weight of our family …

Flo Rida My House Dad Parody featuring Mr. Gizmo Oh yes, it’s time for another dad parody. Since all the great artists drop their albums on Tuesdays, we thought it would only be fitting for Mr. Gizmo to drop his latest parody today. Yep, this is a parody of “My House” by Flo Rida like …

Thanks to today’s sponsor, Foster Farms (and their amazing chicken!), I’m super excited to introduce you to not only a new recipe, but a new way of thinking about food! To start off, a few quick questions — What do you think of when you hear the phrase “comfort food”? Has your idea of comfort food …

Ladies and gentlemen, I have finally found an iron drop that doesn’t taste like…. well, iron! My daughter is breastfed exclusively. I am very proud that we have made it this far (11 months!). However, from what her pediatrician tells us, breastmilk lacks in two big nutrients – vitamin D and iron. I have been …

Growing up, my mom was the queen of lunchbox notes. She didn’t send them every day, honestly, sometimes there were weeks between notes, but what matters is that she sent them. And when she did, my whole day felt extra special. Now with kids of my own I make it a point to leave them little …

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 …

How I Got a Fantastic Stitch Fix Subscription Box   As with any good relationship, you have your ups and downs. It’s not all sunshine and butterflies all the time. There are rough patches, but if you work through them, things can get good again. Yep, I’m still talking about a Stitch Fix subscription box. …

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 …