Parenting Tips

  • Fun Ways to Celebrate Spring

    Spring is one of my absolute favorite seasons! There’s something extremely refreshing about warmer weather, birds chirping, and blooming flowers. Make the most out of your time this spring with these fun 5 activities. I received samples and compensation in exchange for this post. All opinions are my…

  • Quiet Time Boxes: Getting Started

    I will start this post out by saying I have 5-year-old who still takes naps. I know this is so uncommon. I love that he learned at a really early age how to listen to his body and understand that sleep was what he needed to feel recharged…

  • 10 Must-Haves For Baby

    When I was pregnant for the first time I was so excited to start shopping for baby. When the time came to register I was giddy with anticipation. Armed with my scanner I set out into the store wide eyed and filled with glee, I left that store…

  • How to Create the Perfect Bedtime Routine

    I love that special time one-on-one that I get to spend with my children right before I put them to bed. Reading stories and talking about life is the best part of my day. However, to be completely honest, putting my children to bed hasn’t always been an…

  • Questions You Should Be Asking About Saving For Your Child’s Education

    This post was sponsored by State Farm®. For more information on the best financial services for your family, please visit or call a State Farm agent. Over the past few months, my husband and I have discussed our desires to start saving for our children’s education. Not knowing where…

  • 5 Spring Boredom Busters

    Spring is one of my favorite seasons. Such a breath of fresh air from chilly winter months. I love to spend time outdoors and creating beautiful memories with my kids. But sometimes spring throws us for a loop. This post is sponsored. All opinions and ideas are my…

  • DIY Bow Holder

    When my first daughter was born I was so excited to go shopping. I love shopping for boys clothes, but there are so many more options out there for girls. Mostly I was excited for the accessories! Bows!! I finally got to buy bows! The funny thing was…

  • Fun Ways to Teach Kids About Saving

    I’ve teamed up with State Farm® to talk about tips on saving for your child’s education. I received compensation for this post, and all opinions are my own. As I mentioned in my previous post Tips on Saving for Your Child’s Education it’s never too early to start saving….

  • 5 Tips For First 100 Days With Baby

    When I was little and you asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I said a mom. When my mom was pregnant with my younger sister when I was eight, I read What To Expect When You Are Expecting. Cover to cover, no joke….

  • 5 Ways to Encourage Purposeful Play

    I know what it’s like to be a stay at home mom; the days can get extremely long and tiring. As the hours pass and my creativity diminishes, turning on the television for my kids’ entertainment becomes quite an appealing option. However, I’ve noticed that the less screen time…

  • Happy and Healthy Skin

    Thank you Dove for partnering with me on this post. Visit your local retailer to pick up the Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar today! Is there anything better on earth than the skin of a newborn? It is so smooth and perfect, and don’t get me started on…

  • 8 Ways to Help Your Family Fight Allergies

    It’s just about that dreaded time of year…allergy season. I don’t know what’s worse – the agitated eyes, runny nose, or sore throat. All I know is that my family has suffered through allergy season one too many times. This year, we are getting a head start by…