Life with a newborn seems to bring an abundance of emotions; ranging from deep love to pure exhaustion, the first few weeks of your baby’s life can be a whirlwind. Don’t get me wrong, I love my children more than anything on this earth, but the newborn stage…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walmart. All opinions are 100% mine. Did you know that your baby’s first year of life is when their brain is doing the very most development? While sometimes it may feel silly to chat with an infant…
Do your kids come home from school or play roaring like a bear that they are hungry and looking for a snack? My boys frequently do. While on their rampage through the home looking for something yummy to each, they often stop at grabbing sweets and junk for…
Starting to introduce books early and making reading fun through games are just some of the tricks for teaching kids to read starting at a young age! When you make reading fun, and no longer a chore, you and your child can enjoy the learning process together. Try…
I usually find out I’m expecting by my morning sickness. My morning sickness is fierce and non stop. I am usually so sick I am unable to do much more than make it to the bathroom and lay in bed. It starts around 5 weeks and continues until…well…
As daughter of a former school teacher, growing up, my mother always made it a priority to give back to our schools. Sharing her time, talents, and funds, she wanted to make sure my teachers knew how much they were appreciated. Show your child’s school just how much…
A few weeks ago, I had the blessing of welcoming a beautiful baby girl into this world. Although being a mother is one of the greatest callings on this earth, life with a newborn can bring many challenges. One of those challenges that I’m currently dealing with is…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tropicana Farmstand for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you have picky kids that turn up their nose to veggies? Here are 5 ways to sneak in veggies! Since they won’t look how the vegetables are traditionally…
There’s nothing quite like bringing a new little baby into this world. This past Valentine’s Day, my husband and I welcomed a new, precious little girl into our family. Although this sweet little girl brings more joy than ever imaginable, to be completely honest, being a mother can…
Having a whole troop of boys from 8 years old down to just 3 months, my boys are bound to grab my phone from time to time (or all the time!). There’s a big debate of how much technology our kids should be exposed to or if they…
Welcoming a new baby into this world is such an exciting event. When I was expecting my first baby, I remember asking other mothers which mom and baby items I should purchase; with so many gadgets on the market, I didn’t know where to start or which items…
The nighttime routine can be a tricky one. Studies have shown everywhere that kids thrive on a routine and schedule. Real life seems to get in the way a lot though, doesn’t it? We frequently have events or meetings that interfere with the actual time of bed, and…