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May 2017 will go down in the history books … at least for me.  I feel as though my life and thought processes have been changed after attending the Mom …

Create a fantastic summer play space with these amazing outdoor toys for kids of all ages!  Go ahead and do your shopping to get ready for fun summer outdoor activities. …

Raising children is a rewarding, albeit, stressful experience.  It’s hard being needed constantly.  As a mother of two, I know how easy it is to put my own needs on …

This post was developed in partnership with Similac. All opinions are my own. A parent’s woes are plenty and none do you hear more often than “my toddler is a …

This is a sponsored post created in partnership with Chore Check and Socialix.  All opinions expressed here are my own and are not swayed by this relationship. My daughter has …

Parenting can be so difficult when we’re not equipped to handle negative or unwanted behaviors.  I can’t tell you how many times I wondered why my child was so disobedient …

Planning for a summer mountain vacation with young children isn’t the same as our normal vacation planning.  Packing is quite different for the experience, too! Usually, we head about 2 hours …

I was inspired by a friend’s recent roundup of Cheerio Balls recipes.  But, when I searched through them, I found that most of them used honey as their sweetener. Don’t …

I know, parenting isn’t a joke.  But, we shouldn’t take our roles as parents so seriously.  Sometimes we need to lighten the mood and just laugh as a family! Yesterday, …

“Laughter is important, not only because it makes us happy, it also has actual health benefits. And that’s because laughter completely engages the body and releases the mind. It connects …

Guest Post By Stanna Carey, RN – Why might one choose a homebirth instead of a hospital birth? There are many choices a mother must make when it comes to …

Growing up, my parents took us camping nearly every year.  While I have some pretty fond memories of our mountain camping trips, I also had grown quite bored of them. …

In a few weeks, I’m planning to introduce new content to you.  After some urging from a friend, I’ve decided to share my personal journey with Hashimoto’s, gut health, and …

It is oh so important to parent as a team! If you haven’t already, I recommend you head over to the post to learn about the benefits of parenting teamwork, …

Coupon alert! What are a mom’s top 3 favorite things (after her own children and husband, of course)?  Coffee, wine, and coupons, in no particular order! Tweet it if you …

Who doesn’t love celebrating Cinco de Mayo?  Fun, lively music, and drinking (if that’s your thing).  Of course it is … it’s un-American not to drink on a holiday.  Crap. …

Over the years, I’d had plenty of scenarios played in my head of how I’d raise my future children, what it would be like, and how receptive family and friends …

With little  kids, Disney entertainment is big in our house.  Check out these tips for getting the most out of your Disney on Ice experience. After we used the last …

You’ve spent the day shuttling the kids to and from school and running around town completing errands.  Maybe you’ve accomplished some much needed housework.  It’s those days I wish I …

 I was struggling one morning dealing with being sick but forcing myself to get ready for an Easter event with our playgroup for my daughter.  I had been sick and …