My new baby is due towards the end of summer and we just found out it’s a boy! That makes 1 girl followed by 3 little brothers… it’s going to be a wild ride! From the older crew I’ve got quite a stash of treasured baby favorites, but this new little man will surely get a few …

A good playard is one of my must-have recommendations for new parents because eventually you will have to set that baby down. Whether it is for a quick bathroom visit, a shower or to just to get a break, you’ll want a place that keeps your baby safe and secure whether they are sleeping or …

Shopping Cart Safety: A Safer Solution for Baby with Safe-Dock This is a sponsored post.   When my babies were little, grocery shopping was always a challenge. Not only did I try to get in and out of the store in lightning speed before my baby created a scene but it was always so tricky …

My daughter loves Robeks. I blame her father; God knows she’s not going to fall in love with any food that even vaguely approximates healthy because of something I did. However, Robeks isn’t the most budget-friendly treat, so I wanted to figure out how to indulge the smoothie habit at home. Check out these awesome …

Calling all first time moms: It is actually okay to disagree with your doctor. No really—it’s totally all right. In fact, I encourage it. Here’s why: you are the mother. It is your body creating another human being. It is your child that you are responsible for. Doctors are amazing and I have mad respect for them, …

Like many of us, when I was pregnant, I did a ton of reading about pregnancy and childbirth and how to take care of a newborn. I soon learned that, despite the fact that it seemed pretty simple on the surface, there were many (many) options for childbirth. I got the impression through my reading …

I certainly hope you aren’t keeping score, but in case you are, I will disclose myself right away. My ~two~ kids received ~three~ tricycles this past holiday season. Why, you may be wondering? I don’t even have a great explanation. But they did, and here we are 🙂 My 3.5 year old son received the …

When I was pregnant with my first baby, I was “prepared.” This meant I had every essential and non-essential item I believed we needed before she was born. Fast forward to 3 months ago when I gave birth to baby number 3. By the third baby, you’re practically winging it. Changing table? The bed will …

Oh, the drama around dining out with young children! Should you, shouldn’t you? Do people who are out without children have a right to a child-free space? What do you do if your child, you know, acts like a child? Are you allowed to bring a child somewhere that doesn’t pass out crayons? So many …

Earlier this week, an investigative report came out of my local ABC news station. Thousands of parents are claiming that their children had horrible Miralax side effects after taking the laxative MiraLAX. A group of them brought it to the news station and they launched the investigation. The families also filed a claim with the …

Oh, night weaning. Not the most fun motherhood adventure, but definitely not the worst either. Over the years I’ve night weaned all three of my little ones. All at different ages for different reasons, but nonetheless, we’ve survived the transition and gone on to continue nursing during the daylight hours. It takes some commitment (definitely …

I am not ashamed to admit that I love Ikea. Every living space I’ve been in since college has in some way been outfitted with plenty of Ikea furniture. Even now, in our “adult” house with our two kids, my husband and I have plenty of products from Ikea. While many may not agree with …