Parenting
How To Stop Being A Martyr Mom
Let’s face it: motherhood is HARD, y’all. It’s a rough-and-tumble job in my house with two boys, and most days I don’t get a break. I find myself wondering why it’s so important that my child do a curated craft or bake each day. How can I stop being a martyr mom? 15 Ways To Stop…
Read MoreThe Baby Is Turning 1! 7 Fabulous All Boy 1st Birthday Party Ideas
Y’all. I’m sitting here holding back tears because The Baby will turn 1 in June. JUNE! That’s like tomorrow! If you have a pause button for babies and you’re holding out on me, now’s the time or else I’ll need boy 1st birthday party ideas! The Baby Is Turning 1! 7 Fabulous All Boy 1st Birthday…
Read MoreThe Realities of Parenting a Critically Ill Child
I’m about to share my soul with you. This post was really, really hard to write. It’s about parenting a critically ill child. But I value honesty, and health, so here goes nothin’: The Realities of Parenting a Critically Ill Child I’ve started and stopped writing so many posts I’ve lost count. I’m sure that there are…
Read MoreThe Vaccination Debate: Why Vaccinating is So Important
eviFair warning: I’m about to get on my soapbox. I’m sure you’ve heard all about the vaccination debate. But you know what? People are putting my children at risk because they are choosing to follow un-supported, poorly dispensed “advice” from people who are far from experts. These people choose to ignore the years of…
Read MoreTop 10 Thanksgiving Children’s Books
Can you believe that it’s NOVEMBER? That still just shocks me. I know it’s been a week, but goodness this year is flying! Maybe that’s just being a parent? In our house, November means a lot of pumpkins are baking, and we’re gearing up for Thanksgiving. And holidays mean books. We love books, and I’ve…
Read MoreI’m THAT mom…
Today’s post weighs heavily on me, partially because it proves that I’m not perfect (HA!), but also because my child was the cause of someone else’s pain. I’m not a perfect parent, but I do try to teach Smalls empathy, kindness, and that revenge is best served cold (or not at all). Today, I’m THAT…
Read MoreMy Starbucks bites. | A day in my life.
I’m not perfect (shocking, isn’t it?). At least, not all the time. Oh, wait. I should probably ask how your day is going before I start to rant. How are you today? Good? Great. Moving on. I’m not-so-great. In fact, I’m convinced that everyone at my local Starbucks needs some serious training. Like, back to…
Read MoreAn Open Letter To Solicitors & Delivery Truck Drivers
Apparently Fed Ex is not the only company who hires people who aren’t ‘all there’. Yesterday, a solicitor knocked on my door. After the previous incidents (read about them HERE and HERE) I now have a VERY large ‘No Soliciting‘ sign positioned at eye-level right next to (and above!) my doorbell, in case you were…
Read More6 Easy Ways to Set Boundaries With Kids
Discipline is a subject that most moms talk about in hushed tones..but why? Growing up, it was not uncommon for my parents to discipline me in public with a swat on the booty, or even to drag me out of the toy aisle kicking and screaming (yeah…I wasn’t the picture-perfect child. Which is why it’s…
Read MoreMommy’s Little Foodie: Week 12 + No More Avocados
I can’t believe that it’s been 12 whole weeks! I know I probably say that more than I should because it’s only natural that Smalls will keep getting older…but WOW. Little man is moving toward wanting to feed himself, too. He’s getting REALLY good at trying to eat the remote. Doesn’t that sound absolutely…
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