Here you will find ways to make it easier in the day to day. Parenting tips and hacks. Mommy humor and emotions. Self care. Self discovery. Family finance and more all will be found in this category.
Basically, my goal is to do what I can to contribute to the preservation of your sanity. I have three kids of my own. They run me freaking ragged most days and annoy the crap out of me, but I love them fiercely. Therefore, chances are you and I may be more alike then you know, and I therefore some of the things I share here may be helpful to your own stay at home mom journey.
Water birth. Some ladies are completely against it, claiming it is something for the hippies. Others simply skip over it, stating it is just not for them. But for those of us who are curious enough to try it, is it as miraculous as they make it sound? In my opinion, absolutely! With the birth…
Every pregnant mother has fears in her days of early pregnancy of issues like an ectopic pregnancy. But what happens when you fall under the suspicion of your pregnancy being ectopic? What does this potential diagnosis mean to you, and how do you navigate the process of managing the pregnancy? After experiencing my ectopic pregnancy…
Browsing through the latest issue of InStyle the other day, I found myself giddy about the fashion trends for Spring/Summer. Don’t get me wrong. Ask my ten year old and she would tell you my mom’s fashion has been less than on point in the past. This however, would be coming from a child who…
My Ectopic Pregnancy Story In August of 2018 (on my birthday actually), I took the leap and went into my lady doctor to have a trusted IUD (Paragard) placed. You see, following my third traumatic pregnancy, and the birth of my second healthy, but NICU-bound baby, it was heavily suggested that I DO NOT become…
Looking for a great location for a romantic, midwest weekend getaway? Look no further than the Isle Casino and Hotel in Bettendorf, Iowa. This year for Christmas, Dustin and I decided that in lieu of traditional gifts, we wanted to get each other experiences. Small trips or getaways where just the two of us could…
February is right around the corner, and you know what that means. You better have your kid start signing those Valentine’s Day cards because that shit takes forever. Seriously though, have you started thinking about your kids Valentines Day cards? Are you the mom who helps her kiddo print/make their own at home, or do…
The third time’s a charm. At least that is what they say, right? Well with the birth of my third child, came many things that my husband and I decided we were doing differently. Would we let this child swing from the chandeliers and slide down stairway banisters? Would we make her wear a helmet…
It takes a village to raise a child. We have all heard that age-old phrase. What they failed to mention is that this village NEEDS to be comprised, at least partially, of other mamas. You need mom friends! You know the types. Those ladies that are going to go rollin’ into the parent pickup line…
Mama, are you feeling stuck in a rut? Want to take your personal growth to the next level, but don’t know where to start? ***Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. This means I may receive compensation for purchases made through these links. No worries, this is at no additional cost to you, but it…
New Year, New Me. We have all seen the posts. Chances are, if you scroll your Facebook, several of your friends already have theirs up. For all I know, maybe you are the person who already has it up. If you do, more power to you. 2019 for me, however, will be going a bit…