Spring is finally here, well at least I hope so – it’s taken long enough! And you know what that means – school will be out for the summer and if you are anything like me you want to make some memories and have some fun while hopefully saving some money. I love summer, my… →
For Moms
How to Love Being a Mom (When You Feel Inadequate)
I know those days. The ones where you just want to throw in the towel. The house is so messy that you’re pretty sure anybody peeking in the windows would think this was a home for really naughty, unsupervised orphans. Who am I kidding? They wouldn’t have to peek in the windows, because there are… →
9 Simple Ways to Pass Time During the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
Each trimester of pregnancy lasts about 3 months, but for some very strange reason, the third trimester always feels A LOT longer. Why is the third trimester so hard also? Today I’ll be sharing with you 9 ways to pass time during the last part of your pregnancy. You’ve probably already got your hospital bags packed and you’re… →
10 Gross, Annoying, and Weird Pregnancy Symptoms (You Need to Know)
Pregnancy is a huge blessing and life-changing experience for many moms. It’s a beautiful thing and it does have its perks, but it also comes with its own set of challenges – like weird pregnancy symptoms! Ever heard of the saying Not everything that glitters is gold? The people on the outside see you in… →
How to Make Life Easier with 2 Babies Under 2
Finding out I was pregnant with my second child when my first – my daughter Samaiya – was only 6 months old, was shocking, to say the least. Excitement, joy, shock, anxiety, and a bunch of other emotions I couldn’t exactly name at the time, took over me. I was about to be a part of… →
22 Non-Traditional Gifts That Keep on Giving + Free Christmas Shopping Checklist
Alright everyone, I know Christmas is still a few months away, but if you are like me, you are already shopping! I personally prefer spreading out my spending on gifts over a few months time, rather than doing it all last minute. The other thing I LOVE to do is shop for all of my… →
How I Get My Kids to Eat Vegetables and Actually Like Them
I don’t know about you, but trying to get my kid to eat vegetables is like pulling teeth! I know it is probably not the biggest deal if they don’t eat a ton of vegetables. But, I have to say it is pretty satisfying when you can get your kid to eat something green every… →
5 Habits of Mindful Parents
We’ve all heard the saying, you can’t pour from an empty cup. Meaning you have to take care of yourself before you try to take care of anyone else. As parents most of us know that sometimes you have to find a way to pour from an empty cup. Kids still need to be fed,… →
How to Tackle the Never Ending Laundry Pile
Laundry is going to be the death of me. Okay, so that might be a little bit dramatic, and very much a first world problem. But, I know some of you other moms can relate with me on this! I hope I’m not alone in this! My family lives from the laundry basket! We do… →
5 Ways to Relax When You Are a Busy Mom Strapped for Time
My day consists of working full time as a preschool teacher but it doesn’t stop there. I am also a wife, a mom of two, and a new blogger. Not to mention I try to live a healthy lifestyle which can also be time consuming. Most nights I am asleep by 12 AM or later… →