I received an email the other day from a cute girl who is getting ready to have her first baby. She told me that she was nervous about this new chapter in her life and she honestly wasn’t that excited about it. Becoming a mom is an overwhelming feeling – and I completely understood where […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Mom Hacks’ category
How To Say I’m Sorry – To your kids. spouse. and yourself.
We all make mistakes. It is part of being human and is actually something that allows each of us to be a little different from each other. It is what makes this world an interesting place to live in! If we all were perfect and lived flawless lives there would be no way for us […] Read more…
Raising Your Child To Be Successful
The teacher stood in front of the classroom and asked her students what they wanted to be when they grew up….”I want to be a doctor when I grow up!” “I want to be a teacher when I grow up!” “I want to be a veterinarian when I grow up!” “I want to be construction […] Read more…
Becoming Better Today
Often times I find myself wanting to be MORE. I am super guilty of comparing myself to others – which is a crazy habit that I think a lot of us women experience. I personally, want to have a rockin’ body and weigh 120 pounds! I want to be a better cook and have dinner ready […] Read more…
Raising Your Kids To Eat Almost Everything!
As a mom, I get so worried when I see my one-year-old ALREADY refusing to eat certain foods. I know all of us want to make sure we raise our children to be the healthiest and of course that is done by insuring they are receiving all of the nutrition they need on a daily basis, […] Read more…
THE CHANGES MOTHERHOOD BRINGS
From the moment you find out that you are pregnant, people will say, “Congratulations! Your life is just about to change!” But honestly – you really don’t fully understand what that means until you experience it. You think to yourself, “Yeah! I am going to be a mom and have a little baby I get […] Read more…
Grocery Shopping With A Toddler
Do you have that one thing {or two} that you just don’t like doing as a mom?! I honestly have never really enjoyed grocery shopping. It is kind of silly because it really isn’t that much work, but for some reason I have never really liked doing it. I would SO much rather my husband […] Read more…
Parenting: You Create Your Own Experience
Every mom is different. We each have our different beliefs and parenting styles. Some moms like to stay home and others like to work. Some moms like cloth diapers and some like disposable. Some moms believe in the “cry it out” method and some moms believe in rocking their babies to sleep. Some moms nurse […] Read more…
Are You Ready To Be A Mom?
Some women are born with the desire to become a mom. It just comes natural to them and their hearts ache for a child! When they see a baby, they want to hold the sweet little thing and never let it go! That is me. I have just always loved babies! I remember playing “Mommy and Baby” […] Read more…
7 Habits of Happiness {for the family}
When you think of someone who is happy, what do you think of? Maybe a bright smile that lights up the room? Or maybe a laugh that is so funny, it makes you laugh too! Did you know that being happy is absolutely contagious? If one person is happy, it can rub off on another, and […] Read more…
I Am Not The Mom I Thought I Would Be – Facts About Moms
A few years ago, I was standing in line at the grocery store when a 2-year-old in front of me was begging his mom for a bag of candy he was holding is his hands. The mom told him that he needed to put it back and that he could have a piece of candy […] Read more…
How To Capture The Best Photos in Labor and Delivery
The day your baby is born will be one of the best days of your life! Not only because you will be able to sleep comfortably again and will be able to put your own shoes on without asking for help – but because you become a MOM! You immediately hold the most incredible role you […] Read more…
5 Most Common Problems Moms Face
Today’s The Best Day was created just seven short months ago and within this quick time, I have met some incredible women! I am SO grateful for each of you and all of your love you send me. Whether it is a comment on the blog, a like on Social Media or a private e-mail, […] Read more…
The Importance of Taking Care of YOU
Lately, I have been really busy! Between being a full-time mom, full-time wife and now a full-time blogger, I rarely have time to take care of myself! I have always liked to be busy and to have a full schedule – but lately I have been a little overwhelmed! I had a sweet friend come […] Read more…
Why Be A Stay At Home Mom?
I was 18 when I began my career in the Hotel Industry. I LOVED it! Working in the corporate world, while going to college, kept me busy and on the right path to a successful career that lied ahead. I worked hard and met amazing people that I am still very good friends with to […] Read more…
10 Habits Of A Successful Mom
A little over two years ago, I got the best promotion I could have ever asked for! I decided to hang up my suits and traded them in for sweats, I retired straightened hair for a bun on top of my head, I said goodbye to clients and hello to a cute baby, I put money […] Read more…
How To Make Your Child’s Summer Awesome
Since I have become a mom I have found myself constantly thinking and relating to Disney movies and Nickelodeon cartoon’s and I have to say… I seriously feel like Olaf lately from Frozen! I am SO excited for SUMMER! “A drink in my hand, my {body} up against the burning sand…Prob’ly getting gorgeously tanned, In summer” – […] Read more…
Spring Cleaning With Sticks
I once read the most hilarious quote and it said, “Cleaning with kids in the house is like brushing your teeth while eating Oreos.” i seriously died of laughter – not only because it is true… but because I have experienced this first hand! {As I believe MANY of you can relate!} I can spend […] Read more…