Parenting Tips

  • What’s in my bag? A Newborn Diaper Bag Checklist

    Right after having my first baby, I felt completely overwhelmed every time I took my baby out in public. I never really knew what to pack, and always ended up forgetting something; let’s just say I was pretty much 30 minutes late everywhere I went. By the time…

  • 5 Great Ways to Boost Your Baby’s Immune System

    This post is sponsored by Similac. All opinions are my own. See below for additional information. There is nothing more precious than bringing a newborn baby home from the hospital. I don’t know about you, but I was a nervous wreck the first few weeks of my newborn’s…

  • 4 Tips to Prevent Swimmer’s Ear

    I’m proud to be working with CVS Pharmacy to help spread the word about #BetterHealthMadeEasy and how to #FindYourHealthy. All opinions expressed are my own, and all product claims or program details shared should be verified at CVS.com or with the appropriate manufacturers. Summer in Arizona is hotter…

  • 19 Amazing Ideas to Keep Kids Busy this Summer

    Summer should be a blast, full of fun, adventures, learning, and play. Today, we’re sharing some ideas to keep kids busy this summer! You’ll love these simple ideas to hand over when the kids cry, “I’m bored.”   We received a samples and/or compensation in exchange for inclusion…

  • 8 Ways to Make Gaming More Family Friendly

    In our house, the battle with technology is waged daily. I don’t know about your kids, but mine would be content to just sit in front of a screen all day if I would let them. There’s so much to learn about the technology that our kids use…

  • 7 Parenting Tricks for New Moms

    When I first became a mother, I honestly felt like I have NO idea what I was doing. Through trial and error, I was able to figure out a few tricks that totally saved me with baby #2. These 7 Parenting Tricks for New Moms will help save…

  • An Experienced Mom’s No-Fuss Diaper Bag

    When I was a new mom, I carried an overloaded diaper bag with me everywhere I went. It was heavy and a little tacky. By baby #2, I had paired down quite a bit but I had 2 babies to pack for. Once I had my third baby,…

  • 6 Reason Why Every Mom Needs Mom Friends

    This post is sponsored by Similac. All opinions are my own. See below for additional disclosure.  Just about five years ago I found myself in a new state with a new baby. My husband had recently started Physician Assistant school and I was home alone, hundreds of miles from…

  • Top 7 Ways to Entertain Your Family on Your Next Road Trip

    Heading out on a road trip can be exciting, and filled with fun, but there will certainly be down time when the conversation lulls and you’re looking for something to fill the time. We’re loving these ideas that will keep an adult entertained on a road trip, and…

  • Keeping it Real: The Reality of Parenthood

    This is a sponsored post for which I’ve received free product and/or compensation, but the opinions are 100% my own. I’ll be honest, before I became a parent, I thought I was an expert on the subject. Observing different parenting styles in public, I’d think to myself, “I…

  • 5 Ridiculously Easy Ways to Document Childhood #WatchMeGrow

    This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Mott’s®. Watching my children grow is both exciting and heartbreaking. I love watching my children as they develop a personality, their unique interests, as they grow and mature and gain independence. But every step along the way…

  • 5 Tips to Help Parents Extend Rear-Facing #GenerationGraco

    This post is in partnership with Graco. I am a #GenerationGraco brand ambassador. All opinions are my own.  Did you know rear-facing is the safest spot for your baby or toddler in the car? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends your child be faced in a rear-facing car…