When you become a mom, your priorities shift and you’ll go through phases of being on top of things, and then months of just trying to survive. Maybe during the Super Mom moments, you’re willing to wake up before the kids do so you have time to do a decent job on a full face …

There are plenty of articles titled “Top 10 baby shower games,” “How to throw a great baby shower,” and “Baby shower themes she will love!” But what about the really helpful stuff no one mentions, like how not to ruin a baby shower? Whether you’re the Mother-To-Be (MtB) throwing your own shower or have stumbled …

When I was expecting my son, a dear friend sent me a big batch of these cookies in the mail. What makes a pregnant lady more happy than getting a surprise cookie delivery? I dare say — NOTHING! Let’s talk about my Everything Cookies Recipe. Since, I’ve made the recipe myself a few times and every …

I’m sure you’ve seen this scenario on the playground before: a kid does something totally normal for their two year old age, like push another toddler out of the way to get to the stairs, and their parent runs over to say something like, “No, Jimmy, that’s not nice! Say sorry! Come back here Jimmy, …

It’s almost Halloween time, in case the Christmas decorations popping up in your local store haven’t given it away. If you’re a last minute person (*raises hand*) and still need costume ideas for your littles—or yourself—for upcoming Halloween celebrations, check out some of the best Halloween costumes I’ve found! I love—love—the costumes at Pottery Barn …

How do kids learn the best from us? Observation. We pop them out and then before we know it, our kids are mimicking our actions and repeating our curse words. We often hear them compared to little sponges, soaking in the world around them. And of all the lessons and tidbits they pick up from …

I love thunderstorms. Wild, dark, rainy storms with loud cracks of thunder and bright flashes of lightening. I love thunderstorms like I love Disney villains. Clearly, I have a dark side. Unfortunately, my daughter hates thunderstorms almost as much our dogs. At least she doesn’t frantically bark at them, I suppose. But while I’m in …

“Why do you still let your 7 month old nurse?” “She’s too old.” “She’s just using you as a pacifier.” “You need to put her in her own bed.” *Sigh* Why is this still happening? Why are people still under the impression that they have any right to tell you what to do with your …

You remember that old singsong rhyme, “First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a baby in a baby carriage?” It got me thinking about the order of those events. Love, then marriage, then baby. Now, while in today’s society it’s perfectly acceptable and normal to see many parents in love without being officially wed, …

Earlier this year, a severe thunderstorm blew through my town and knocked out the power. As we sat around in the dark realizing just how many things we do require electricity, I was inspired to write a post about things to do when your power is out. I had no idea exactly how helpful this …

We all hate when our parenting is called into question, either by a complete stranger or even a close family member. We all hate the judgmental, unsolicited advice. We all hate when other adults try to parent our kid, especially when it’s the opposite of how you want the situation handled. And as a (now) …

“Hey, come on in! Sorry about the mess, it’s been a crazy couple of days. I was going to get to the dishes but then the baby wouldn’t stop screaming unless he had my undivided attention. Here, let me move all those clothes so you can sit down. I promise they are all clean—I was …