It’s time to have “the talk” with our kids (and ourselves) about social media. Why are we limiting our kid’s screen time? We need to answer that so we can clearly explain it to them. We talk to them about safe sex, body positivity, drinking responsibly, sustainability and inclusivity among their peers. But we’re missing […]
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Why I Have A Teal Pumpkin in Front of my House + 4 Free Printables
This is my first year placing a teal pumpkin outside my front door for Halloween. I’ve seen it done for a while, but never looked into it. Until this year. After I had my daughter. We are very grateful that neither of my stepsons have shown signs of any food allergies. However, since having my […]
We All Need To Cry It Out Sometimes
Caution: Brain Dump Ahead I’m hesitant to talk about this because I feel as soon as I write it down it will stop and I’ll never get it back. But baby has been sleeping pretty well lately. Or, rather, I have been able to let her put herself to sleep, which leads to her sleeping […]
Sleep Training Baby To Sleep In Crib At Six Months
I have been avoiding sleep training baby in her crib since day one. I have gotten so used to sleeping next to her, I couldn’t stand the thought of her sleeping in another room. Every week would bring a different excuse. After she gets her shots, after the 4 month sleep regression, after we’re done […]
Mother’s Intuition Is Real. Trust It.
Sometimes I feel like I’m doing everything wrong. Like I’m failing. Like I can’t be what everyone needs me to be. And it’s a suffocating feeling. What the experts don’t tell you in all of their books and blogs and articles and videos is how hard it is to remember, let alone consistently implement, all […]
Marriage: A Balancing Act Of Compromise & Compassion
Nothing makes me happier than seeing these two together. Marriage is such a complicated thing. You love this person with everything that you have while simultaneously plotting their death every time they breathe the wrong way in bed. Sometimes it’s like we’re speaking different languages. And sometimes finding time for each other feels like an endless […]
The Kids Are Alright
I get so annoyed when people comment on my parenting. They use the justification that that’s how they were raised and they “turned out just fine”. Like, yeah, but it’s been 100 years since then and we’ve learned a thing or two…so I’m going to go ahead and put on sunscreen and wear my seat […]
5 Things You Need For New Baby (And They’re All FREE!)
There is A LOT of gear out there to make life with a new baby easier. Some of it actually comes it handy, most of it just fills your house with crap. I researched all the different products and read all the books and asked all the “experts” and narrowed our list down to a […]
Dear Moms: There’s No Right Way To Do This
Baby slept seven hours last night. SEVEN! She’s a day short of seven weeks. I’m not holding my breath quite yet because I know today there’s a chance I’ll be up every hour. But now I know she’s capable of that long of a stretch. And that’s a big milestone for us to hit. Of […]