You know her. That mom friend of yours? She is super fun, but super busy right? Between juggling her kids and her husband, her job, housework, grocery shopping, laundry piles and even trying to squeeze you in there… often times you look at your phone and realize you have texted her 5 times in a row over […] Read more…
Every mom knows this moment. No matter where you are…. in the grocery store, a restaurant, a park or even Target, the dreaded words come out of your toddler’s cute mouth… “Mom, I need to go potty!” Often times I will ask her to hold it, but no more than twenty seconds later those little […] Read more…
They always say cleaning with a toddler in the house is like brushing your teeth while eating oreos… it doesn’t exactly work out! 🙂 BUT if you make cleaning a game, it can become a little bit easier and a LOT more enjoyable! Now that Spring has arrived, we have the perfect opportunity to start […] Read more…
Is there anything more precious than a new baby wrapped in the softest blanket on the planet!? I don’t think so! When my little lady was born, my mother-in-law got her a minky blanket and it has been carried ALL around the country with us now, in all of our travels. We do not leave the […] Read more…
If you want to keep your family healthy, you may have to lead the way and encourage them to practice some new habits. This may include areas such as diet, exercise, reducing stress or giving up harmful activities such as smoking. If you keep the following tips in mind, your whole family can be healthier […] Read more…
Love is an action, not some abstract concept. To enliven your feelings for your loved one, consider how they understand and express their sincerest emotions — then you can put that into practice. This will allow you to effectively communicate your affection for them in their love language. Photo by Canico Studios Learn how you […] Read more…
You don’t need a new house to feel liberated from cluttered surroundings. You need to take more care of your home before you decide to give up. Your house can be as beautiful as all those houses you see in magazines. All you need to do is follow these 10 tips and you can start […] Read more…
A month after my daughter’s first birthday we took our first airplane trip to see family. I searched the internet and Pinterest for a survival manual for airline travel with toddlers. I remembered in my younger, single days of being on a plane and seeing children on the plane and thinking “oh gosh, I don’t […] Read more…
We know you see them. Those perfectly put together women in your office that are dressed to the nines. Their hair is done, their suits are tailored and their heels are high. And then you come home and see her. You know her…your wife? Rather than a fancy suit, she’s rockin’ the same stained t-shirt she wore yesterday […] Read more…
It is often stated that when a person’s home is messy, it’s merely a reflection of what’s happening on the inside. Clutter happens when a person struggles to keep their home organized and clean. Try out these four ways to organize the home and keep it that way. 1. Give Everything a Home In order […] Read more…
By Kate Trout of Maternity Glow As a mom of a very active toddler boy, I can’t think of a more challenging task than getting him to eat more vegetables. At first, he was the most pleasant eater. He’d try absolutely anything and everything, and love it! Bragging to my girlfriends, I was so proud […] Read more…
Like most women, I will admit that I have had ‘one of those days’. You know, the one where you look in the mirror and pick yourself apart. I have always tried to stay in shape and when I became pregnant with my daughter I was determine to keep my weight gain in check so […] Read more…
“It will probably be very difficult for you to have children… if at all.” I can still hear the doctor’s voice. There are some sounds and words that you just never forget. My mom was with me and held my hand. Tears filled our eyes as we sat in the cold doctor’s office, just the […] Read more…
What do expect when you’re pregnant and your friend is infertile You’re PREGNANT?! I put a smile on my face, because I was really TRULY happy for you!… A new baby! How EXCITING!! But no more than sixty seconds later I felt tears forming in my eyes. My heart was beating so hard it was going […] Read more…
“Don’t ever let somebody tell you that you can’t do something. You got a dream… You gotta protect it. People can’t do somethin’ themselves, they wanna tell you you can’t do it. If you want somethin’, go get it. Period.” That is one of my most favorite quotes! In fact, I have it printed on […] Read more…
Getting a child to properly brush their teeth morning and night is not always the easiest of tasks. If your child’s teeth are starting to come in, then take a look at these simple toothbrush tips for tots. 1. Make Sure You Have the Right Brush There are thousands of different toothbrushes on the market, […] Read more…
“If every mom in the world knew how awesome they were…every problem in the world would be fixed!” An Open Letter To Moms From Kid President: Don’t forget to share this with the BEST moms you know! Read more…
I absolutely LOVE football! I really do. You may have read my article 5 Things Fantasy Football Taught Me About LIFE, which really gives you an idea of where my love for this sport came from and why I am excited for THE BIG GAME on Sunday! I will proudly be wearing my orange and […] Read more…
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