It is inevitable that with a house full of boys we would end up in the emergency room...again. This time was the worst. But I do have to say, keeping a cool, calm and collected attitude made ALL of...
As parents, we obsess about whether or not our child is meeting milestones. I’m a first time mom and my son just turned 19 months old, which means we're almost at that "2 year mark". I’m also a constant...
A love for reading is a nonnegotiable in our family. Here are some of the best new classic kids' books that are sure to become a favorite.
You may have heard that on Monday August 21st, 2017 the Continental United States is going to experience a solar eclipse. Only the whole country is talking about it! This is the first total solar eclipse for the United...
Last September, with a pounding heart, I smuggled a mason jar filled with a urine sample into my purse. My husband had just woken up, his eyes swollen from too little sleep and red, from yet another long night...
Out of all the things on your post-baby to-do list, birth announcements may not be at the top of the list, but that’s probably because the task sounds a little overwhelming during such a crazy time. However, that doesn’t...
After discovering my child developed itchy hives all over his body, who would have thought that slow vacuuming would help with minimizing his allergies!?
About two and a half years ago, my son, who was four years old at the...
“You’re so Beautiful.” A compliment that just stopped me in my tracks.
They weren’t said by my significant other and I guess that’s what caught me off guard. Usually when he tells me I look beautiful, I point out all...
Now that school is back in session, we will be planning and attending a lot of parties. Whether you are planning a birthday party, sports event, or just a fun get together, these 8 tips will help to reduce...
Picture this. An easy shopping trip for back to school clothes, done in one stop, and it doesn’t break the bank…. It sounds like a dream, right? Well believe it! I have four kids, and I was able to...
I really hate cleaning. I know everyone says that, but I don’t think you understand. Cleaning and organizing are just not my thing. I grew up in a family where we all had weekly chores. Every Saturday morning was...
I once had a speaking engagement where I spoke on the woes of not fitting in after becoming a teen mom. Through God's grace, I discovered who I was deep inside and the talk ended with an upbeat spin...
My child went missing.
I pride myself in being a safety and emergency manager. Never in a million years would I imagine finding myself in need of someone rescuing my family, yet even me, the mom who is prepared for...
Friends - we all have them, we all need them. As women, we want to have friends we can relate to. We want to feel like we belong to a little clan of women who understand our needs and...
Over the past 20 years of married life, I've owned more coffee pots than you can count. From traditional Mr. Coffee pots, expensive Ninja Coffee Bar gizmos, a few French Press makers, a Keurig, and my latest coffee obsession...
Fun Holiday Activities to do with Kids in Orlando
The holidays are filled with so many activities! From school events to family fun, there is plenty to do. BUT if you find yourself...
