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Is every holiday about food?  Um … of course it it!  Now, get ready to be amazed by these easy and cute Easter treats to make for your kids. Ever…

Thinking about travel and taking a cruise with your toddler?  Let’s talk about how to prepare for a Disney Cruise with toddlers. I spent so much time trying to figure…

Why the Ecocentric Mom Subscription Box is the best gift for a new or expectant mama.  It’s also perfect for any mom who just doesn’t have time to do all…

I think you’ll agree, Ellie Explorer is a great show for your kids because she offers education and fun in one package.  I share 4 reasons we love watching Ellie…

Did you know January is Get Organized Month? Are you wondering how to start organizing your home? Use these tips to help you organize for January or all year long.…

As first time parents, we can be pretty uncertain about things we hear.  We’re always second-guessing how we’re caring for our babies, because there’s tons of parenting advice flying at…

Encouragement for moms – ready to accept yourself as a badass mom? For 2018, I urge you to accept yourself for who you are and define and accept yourself for…

What are the benefits of visiting the library with a toddler?  I have 10 reasons it’s good to take your toddler to the library. Ever since my daughter was crawling,…

Switching to aluminum free deodorant was no easy feat.  Can you believe it took me a year to find the best natural deodorant that didn’t give me a rash OR…

It’s time I begin accepting the mom I became instead of focusing on the kind of mom I’d hoped to be.   Sharing some encouragement for moms who need to accept…

A strange trend in the world of pregnancy and fertility has popped up.  I’m not sure I’m for a get pregnant party.  What do you think? I had no idea…

Have you wondered if Epic! for kids is really that epic?  Are you wondering if Epic! for kids is worth it?  Let me tell you all about what we think of…

Have you ever been seriously overdue for a mom’s night out?  I have.  Thankfully my husband recognized the signs and forced me out of the house with a budget.  What…

They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. But, secretly, we all do. It’s one of the reasons physical books aren’t dead yet, despite the reduced cost of…

Making parenting teamwork successful requires building a solid foundation with your partner. I’m sharing tips on how to parent as a team effectively. Sometimes I struggle with parenting.  If you…

Taking mom mental health time shouldn’t just be on a schedule.  When you recognize overwhelm or stress coming on, combat it quickly with these 4 easy tips. Yesterday, I shared…

Life is complicated, but this mom’s 2018 goals are designed to help me fight the overwhelm and focus more on finding some peace.  Plus, it’s time to get serious about…

Can I admit something?  Once I have a room put together the way I like, there’s not usually any reason for me to pull things out of their places. Are…

It never fails.  Pregnant women are always asked about their birth plans.  And, while you’re trying to decide between epidural or natural birth, you’re going to get someone’s opinion, whether…

One pivotal event stands out in my mind as the reason I decided to learn how to breastfeed in a carrier.  It’s been two years since that date, and I’m…