I’ll never forget how dumb I felt as a child, about 10-years-old, when meeting a friend of my grandmother. She shook my hand and asked me how I was. Dumbfounded, I just stood there. She then shook my younger cousins hand and my cousin replied appropriately to her question, “Fine, thank you. How are you?”… →
For Moms
Is Self-Care Possible for Moms During Summer Break?
We’re in the frenzied last month of school. Activities ramp up so the kids are in a busy whirlwind of after-school recitals and parties and school is full of treats and fun games. Summer break is tantalizingly close, and maybe you’re dreaming of lazy days and more time to get through your to-do list. But,… →
How to Find the Right Daycare + 20 Questions To Ask
You’ve come to the conclusion that with your work at home schedule your child needs a daycare. Whether it’s part-time or full-time you need childcare help. It’s a difficult choice to make. Sending your child to daycare is not ideal. It hurts that you have to leave your child in the hands of someone else.… →
11 Awesome Day Trips for Families That Every State Has
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… →
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… →
Organize Your Entire House in 30 Days or Less!
Now that the holidays are over, I have an intense desire to de-clutter and organize my entire house from top to bottom. It seems there is “stuff” crammed in every nook and cranny in our house. However, as a mom it seems that I spend all of my time keeping up with the daily to-dos… →
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… →