You Better Believe It: You’re Doing OK, Mom!
Being a mom is pretty much the most difficult job in the world. Sometimes it totally lacks any positive reinforcement, the monetary compensation is lousy, there are no paid days off or sick days, and...
View ArticleHomeschooling Multiple Ages with “Preschoolers and Peace”
The normal day in my homeschooling life is full of little kids running underfoot and trying to juggle their needs with those of my older homeschool students. Preschoolers and Peace gave me the...
View ArticleEthan’s Top 5 Baby “Firsts” (and how to share yours!) #PampersFirsts
As of today, my sweet baby Ethan is already over 3 months old and amazing me more and more every day. Pampers has asked me to celebrate his firsts and share them with you in this post (and through a...
View ArticleMy Top 10 Tips for Potty Training #PampersEasyUps
Potty training can be a daunting task, but it is a necessary one! If you have a toddler or preschooler, you’re probably looking for some tips for potty training them so you can both look forward to...
View ArticleDirect Your Energy – 3 Ways to #LiveBrighter with Kids
Having kids can be stressful, but it is important to remember to allow them to have fun. As parents, I feel like it is our job to facilitate experiences in life rather than to just plan every detail...
View ArticleBig City Moms Biggest Baby Shower Dallas GOODY BAG Haul
If you’re like me, you LOVE surprises and goodies when you go to events. When I was invited to attend the Big City Moms Biggest Baby Shower in Dallas last week, I got really excited. I know I’m not...
View ArticleDating, Courting & Choosing a Mate… What Works? Review
My oldest is almost 13, so we’re definitely in that stage where we’re having to think about and discuss things like dating and setting some boundaries. We were sent a copy of the DVD of Dating,...
View ArticleBreastfeeding – My Journey, My Struggles, My Victories
I am a huge supporter of breastfeeding. Where I grew up, and within my family, it wasn’t something that was encouraged or even talked about much. I know a lot of areas have an incredibly supportive...
View ArticleNo Longer Little: Parenting Tweens with Grace and Hope REVIEW
I am trying to navigate through the teen and tween years right now with my oldest kids, and I admit I’m running into issues I really didn’t realize we’d be facing so soon. My latest review has been a...
View ArticleBunk Bed Safety Tips
Bunk Bed Safety Tips To reduce the risk of injury, bunk bed safety rules should be taught to children, and parents should be sure the loft meets several structural standards. Bunk beds are a popular...
View ArticleHow to Get Kids to Bed on Time!
Kids need good sleep to be able to develop and learn, and to function at their best each and every day. With the school year starting up soon, this is more important now than ever, especially if they...
View ArticleHow to Get Kids to Talk About Being Bullied
No one wants to think of their child being bullied at school or while attending special programs, sports, church, or other activities. The truth is, it’s probably more common that you think....
View ArticleHow to Reign in Your Rowdy Kids at the Grocery Store
Well, it’s just another day at the grocery store with children running up and down the aisles, pulling things from the shelves, throwing items into the shopping cart, playing Indy 500 with the carts,...
View ArticleSimple Ways to Energize Your Life
Feeling beaten down by simple everyday tasks? Find yourself unusually exhausted after a usual working day? Waking up and going through life day by day seem a little overwhelming? Although this seems...
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