Up until last year, my family lived 12-15 hours away from any extended family; which meant one thing – road trips! 2-3 times a year, we would pack up our kids and do our best to endure the long drive to grandma and grandpa’s house. Now only a…
Your child’s birthday is coming up, which means it’s time to start party planning! Don’t fret – I’ve got some great tips and ideas on how to rock your child’s next birthday party. It’ll be a blast not just for the kids, but for you as well. You…
Now that your little one is growing up, it seems like the milestones they’re hitting are coming way too fast. Once they’re ready to go from a crib to that ‘big bed’, you know your baby is becoming a big kid right before your eyes. Transitioning from a…
I received samples and compensation for sharing my experience with Dream Dinners ShareCrate. All opinions are my own. 2 years ago, my family changed forever. We lost a child and our hearts were devastated. I could barely function, barely get up in the morning, I was shattered and in…
I received compensation from Starry Station for this post. All opinions are my own. As a mom raising kids today, the internet can be such a scary and intimidating thing to let your kids have access to. There are fabulous things to be found on the internet, and…
I absolutely love this time of year. For me, it’s a wonderful time to stop and reflect on the many things I am grateful for. One of blessings that has been on my mind lately is the gift of freedom. I am so grateful for those who have…
I have said it before and I will say it again, being a parent is hard work. Some may argue the hardest work. I find it fascinating the changes that happen when you become a parent. They place that sweet baby in your arms and immediately your heart…
This post is sponsored by Similac. All opinions are my own. See below for additional disclosures. There are so many questions and decisions you have to make as a new parent – and many of them come with hot debates throughout our culture trying to persuade you that their…
There is a quote I love. I am not sure who said it, but it says, “Children are the message we send into the future, and the contribution we leave the world.” What a beautiful and terrifying thought. Being a parent is a huge responsibility. It is our…
It is hard to believe that cold and flu season is upon us once again. With school, work and play the germs are pretty unavoidable. You should always take the steps to avoid getting sick, like washing your hands and avoiding touching your face and mouth often, but…
This post is sponsored by Pull-Ups® Training Pants. All opinions are my own. I have three children: a son and two daughters, ranging in age from five to one. When I potty trained my son, I was prepared for the worst. Everyone told me how awful potty training…
Preparing dinner can be stressful, busy, and chaotic, but letting your kids into the kitchen with you to help can actually turn around a lot of the chaos around mealtimes. My boys love to get into the kitchen with me and help cook, and today we’ve partnered with…