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…
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Moms are the one profession that is over worked and underpaid. I was just whining at my husband the other day about how I was feeling unappreciated. I do the laundry, cleaning, and cooking. I make appointments and drive kids to them. I get them to do their…
This post is sponsored by Dreft. All opinions are my own. Brand new babies are so much fun. They just eat, sleep, and let you drink in their newness. Then they start smiling and laughing and just when you think they can’t get any cuter, they graduate from…
I remember when I found out I was pregnant. Seeing that little heartbeat on the screen was such an amazing moment for me. It literally took my breath away. As I walked away from the doctor’s office the reality of the situation washed over me. I was growing…
I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Influence Central for Vanity FairLingerie. I received product samples to facilitate my review and compensation to thank me for my participation. Back in the day, I was a manager of a very popular clothing store. One of my job responsibilities was…
Becoming a mom is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. But, it is just the first of many, many big decisions as a parent. What kind of diapers will they wear? What time will they go to bed? Swaddle or no swaddle? Co-sleep or straight…
Being a new mom can be stressful, overwhelmingly rewarding, but also expensive. I know when I had my first child I was so surprised at just how quickly everything you need for baby can add up. Diapers, wipes, clothes, lotion, formula, gear… it all costs money! 3 kids…
Like most parents I am amazed by how quickly my babies grow up. I said to my husband the other day, “How is it the last 8 weeks of pregnancy seem to last for years, yet you have your baby and you blink and they are two months…
I have a humiliating story to tell. Eight years ago I married the man of my dreams, and we had a beautiful wedding. It was so fun to be surrounded by so many people that we love! We were so blessed to receive so many gifts that helped…
I’m extremely blessed to be able to call my mother one of my best friends. Becoming a mom myself, my love and appreciation for my own mother has only multiplied. Looking for special ways to let your own mother know how much she means to you? This Mother’s…