Each year my husband and I usually make a big Thanksgiving dinner and while we love the tradition, it is a bit of a headache. OK it’s a lot of a headache. There are so many things to make and so many questions. How long does this turkey need to thaw for? How long do…
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Kellogg’s. The opinions and text are all mine. At my house, we love books. Every time I turn around our book shelves are overflowing again with new stories. Right now, we have even more books filling our home because of the Fantastic Scholastic book…
“No!” Your child screams. Her eyes wide and her pulse racing. You have seen her like this before. Her deer caught in headlights expression. She is paralyzed with fear. You are paralyzed with confusion. Should you make her? Should you give in to her fears? You second guess your next move. What will make this…
A recent study shows our kids sleep in the early years has strong ties to behavior later on. Parents and caregivers alike know exactly how important our kids sleep is on a day to day basis. We can see very clearly the effects of a skipped nap or a night without the proper amount of…
I am the proud mama of two amazing children both born via c-section. Going into it the very first time I felt completely unprepared and scared. There was so much I wish someone would have told me! If you are planning a c-section anytime soon, here are some things you may likely not have heard…
With spring comes the annual week long celebration of warmer weather known as spring break. But once you’ve moved past your “single twenties,” and have a family, the question can sometimes be what about spring break for families? A family getaway should be low-stress, affordable, and should offer something for everyone. Sure, you could go…
by: Natasha Daniels Raising a child with anxiety can be like walking a tightrope. A tightrope that nobody else can see. A tightrope that nobody else can even understand. When your child has anxiety, simple day-to-day activities can be a struggle. Things that other children do on autopilot – like going to school, going to…
Shortly after my son was born back in 2010, I found out that he had an allergy to a certain milk protein. It was something I had never heard of before and almost no one I knew had any knowledge of it either. We had all heard of lactose intolerance, but this was totally different….
One of the most important people we don’t want to forget this year is mom! I’ve searched around and grabbed the top ten gifts I think she would love to have this year. Top 10 Gifts Your Mom Wants This Year Emily Ley Simplified Planner – You guys, I’m obsessed with this planner. It’s absolutely…
Home Alone tops the list as one of the best Christmas movies ever. It’s a classic we watch every year and we just love it. As a kid, it’s crazy and funny and makes you wonder how you’d handle things if you were Kevin. When you grow up and become a parent though, you realize…
Since my son began Kindergarten this year, I kept wondering when I put him to bed each night, how much sleep does he need? Is he getting enough? Because when he wakes up in the morning he certainly doesn’t always seem well-rested. The Academy of Sleep Medicine put out a new infograph for parents to…
Elf On The Shelf excuses that you can keep handy for when you forget to move him! Uh oh! You fell asleep early last night and totally forgot to move your Elf On The Shelf. Ack! Your kid is going to wake up any minute and notice he’s still perched in his last position. You have…
As a card-carrying member of the Mom club I know a little something about parenting trade secrets. Yes, there are perfect Moms (somewhere I suppose) who are upfront and honest about every thing they do when it comes to their kids. Me? Well, let’s just say I hold a few cards close to my chest and I’m…
You may have read a post I wrote recently about a trip our family took to Miami. We had so much fun and I am looking forward to planning another beach trip soon. (affiliates included) The cool thing about that trip was that the amazing Trump Miami hotel we were able to stay at, gave me…