Parenting Tips

  • Fever Facts to Remember

    With 5 kids, I have experienced a ton of different illnesses. Most recently, my 2 year old little girl developed one heck of a cough. The cough then turned into a full blown fever. it was so sad to see my happy little one suffering with a fever….

  • Sorry You Caught a Bug Survival Kit + Free Printable

    Man oh man, it is definitely cold and cough season! I feel like the same cold has been circulating around and around the neighborhood. No one can seem to shake it and it just leaves you feeling so miserable and tired! It made its way around our house…

  • 6 Creative and Easy Snack Ideas

    I’m raising a house full of boys. Which means, there’s one thing I hear all day long. It doesn’t matter how long it’s been since we last ate, they are always chiming “I’m Hungry!!” Because of this, I try to make snack time fun but keep it to…

  • 5 Ways to Protect Your Family From Germs

    Life with kids can be tough sometimes. When I envisioned life as a mom, I never seemed to picture all the germs that come with it! I am not crazy about germs, but I do try my best to keep them to a minimum around our house. As…

  • Creative Ways to Document Baby’s First Year

    Glancing at my 37 week pregnant belly, I can’t help but have a million “baby thoughts” running through my mind. Welcoming baby number two into the world, I want to make sure that I savor every moment of motherhood – remembering the small details of every day. I’ve…

  • Give the Perfect Gift for Kids from the Colorful World of Eric Carle

    Need the perfect gift for a super special child? Anything inspired by Eric Carle is guaranteed to be a fantastic choice. If you know children, you know Eric Carle because his distinct style and use of colors makes his literature a full on favorite that will last forever….

  • Overcoming Baby Feeding Challenges

    I’m a Sisterhood of Motherhood sponsored blog partner, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure. Glancing down at my 37 week pregnant belly, memories and feelings relating to my first child’s birth come flooding through my mind. To be completely honest, the first…

  • 5 Ways to Protect Your Family

    My family members are the most important people in my life. As a mom, I am constantly thinking of ways to keep my kids as safe as possible. I have been known to be a bit of a worrier, but I have come to love that specific character…

  • Potty Sticker Chart

    Have you been working to potty train your toddler? We are sharing two things that have really helped us including a potty sticker chart! We are right in the midst of potty training our two year old, and he loves using stickers to reward his progress along the way. It’s a…

  • Mommy Wars? This Video Settles the Debate

    I’m a Sisterhood of Motherhood sponsored blog partner, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure. Have you ever been in a situation with a sideways glance from another parent and you just felt judged? Or maybe they whispered a snarky comment under their…

  • Milestone Months Printable Badge

    This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Similac® StrongMoms®. All opinions are 100% mine. My youngest, and most likely last, baby is already 2 months old. His newborn phase flew by before I could even blink. I literally am blown away that this little…

  • Keeping Your Kids Safe on Social Media

    Social media is a huge part of our lives. Think about a day that you didn’t check Facebook, Instagram or Twitter? You probably can’t…right? Just as it’s a part of our lives, it has also become a part of our children’s lives. Kids younger and younger have multiple…