It’s not easy being a blogger. Did you know everyday when bloggers write an article and publish it out into the Internet, it has potential to reach 3 BILLION people. According to Internet Live Stats, in 2014 there have been that many internet users in the entire world! SO crazy! Putting yourself out there is […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Mom Life’ category
Top 10 Toddler Meals and Recipes {for the whole family}
It is my honor to introduce you all to the fabulous Kelly K, writer of the BRAND NEW blog Naturally Nourished Kid. I get ALL of my healthy toddler meals and recipes from her website and am so excited for her to be our guest writer today. As moms, we hold the important roles of feeding our […] Read more…
How To Measure The Success Of A Mom
A little over a year and half ago, I was living my dream job in the corporate world. As a Sales Manager at the most beautiful hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, I found my happiness. I had goals to reach, people to impress, and clients to influence. I had to dress to impress, wine and […] Read more…
8 Signs You Might Be A Modern Mom
My mom came to visit a few days ago – and can I just say how much I LOVE having her in town?! She is a fun grandma, the best shopper, an excellent cook, a fast cleaner and is just the best mom around! I love staying up talking about life, our family and old friends we […] Read more…
Fight Hunger. Spark Change. – Walmart Campaign
I feel so honored to partner up with Walmart today for their Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign. This is something that I completely support and I am excited to spread word to all of you about it! Years ago my husband lived on the other side of the world, in Cambodia. I remember receiving letters […] Read more…
15 Things No One Tells You About Being A Mom
After nine months of pregnancy, I was so ready for my baby to come out and make her appearance into this world! After being on bed rest for over half of my pregnancy, I had read every book, every article and talked to pretty much every mom I had ever known, about parenthood. I had […] Read more…
The Do’s And Don’ts of Being a “GOOD” Mom
I was watching my three-year-old rock her little doll back and forth in her arms. She was touching its eyes and then pointing to hers, she touched its nose and then touched hers, she tickled its ears and then tickled her ears – and then she looked up and smiled at me. I am totally […] Read more…
20 Things Every Woman Should Know
The other day I was talking to my husband and I said that I was in my “mid-20’s” and he quickly corrected me and said, “I am sorry to break it to you, but you are now in your LATE-20’s.” When he said that, I just about had a heart attack and fell off my […] Read more…
5 Things FANTASY FOOTBALL Taught Me About LIFE
When I tell people that I actually like football, they are normally surprised. For the most part, I come across as an ALL girl, shopaholic, who loves to do my hair and make-up. I understand why most people don’t believe me when I say I enjoy it. By all means, if you gave me the […] Read more…
Motherhood Isn’t For Sissies
I remember the first moment that I thought to myself, “I am a REAL mom.” I was actually out shopping at Hobby Lobby, looking for a few things for a wreath I was going to make and hang on my front door. My few-week-old baby was sleeping and I was down the headband aisle because I obviously could NOT […] Read more…
The Bank of Mom And Dad: How To Teach Your Kids The Value Of A Dollar
Because my husband is SUCH a good writer and always full of the best ideas {I am not being biased or anything 🙂 }, I am pretty excited to have him share his thoughts on MONEY today. Now, money can be a sensitive subject in a marriage and within the family, but he has always been […] Read more…
How To Ride The Motherhood Roller Coaster
“Please watch your step as you board. Secure any loose articles that may fall during the ride. Once seated please pull down on the lap bar as far as it will go, an attendent will be by to check you momentarily. Please remain seated, keeping your hands, arms, feet and legs inside the train at […] Read more…
20 Phrases 20-Somethings Say That Make You Cray-Cray
I like to consider myself your average 20-something girl. As the daunting 3-0 mark gets closer and closer, I find that there are quite a few special phrases and words that only people in my age bracket use. I just spent some time at a family reunion up in the mountains. The weather was gorgeous and everyday […] Read more…
The Stages of Motherhood
I was dusting off one of our bookshelves the other day that needed some SERIOUS cleaning and a book fell into my hands called, “The 7 Stages of Marriage.” I paused and looked through the book for a minute and it had so many great insights on unity and how to handle certain situations that come […] Read more…
15 Moms You Will Probably Meet At Playgroup
I LOVE moms!! There is something so fun about having the role of motherhood in common. It is almost like the moment you become pregnant, you immediately become a part of the pack! I love that my daughter is at a fun age where we get to go on playdates and meet up with other moms […] Read more…
Moms: Let’s Be Friends – 10 Things You Should Say To Other Moms
I feel SUPER lucky! I get to spend every day of my life, communicating with other women. Whether I see you in person or we are Social Media friends – I love getting to know YOU! Something I love about being a part of the this club… this group… this TEAM of MOMS, is that we […] Read more…
5 Easy Steps To Turn That Frown Upside Down
When bad things happen to good people, we have two choices – to be happy or to be sad. I like to be happy. Now don’t get me wrong – I said I “like” to be happy. I am not ALWAYS happy – I sure do get sad quite often. But I try my very […] Read more…
How To Teach Your Kids About Friendship and Sharing
Friends are so important! I have always been so blessed with other people in my life that have uplifted me and helped me become a better person. I have friends that I have known since I was just LITTLE and I hope every day that my one-year-old will be able to make friends that will last […] Read more…