I can recall far too many days when my husband and I look at each other and ask, “So what are we going to do tonight? This weekend? For [holiday]?” More importantly and always implied, we want to find things to enjoy as a couple or with our family on a budget. It’s not too hard…
Category: Parenthood
Boys Clothing Hacks that Lead to Success
I’m certain you’ve heard the phrase “dress for success.” Adults do it all the time. When I have an interview, I dress up. If I’m meeting someone new, I carefully assemble an outfit. When I’m heading out on a date with my husband or to an event with friends, I put extra effort into what I wear. Often it’s because I want to make an impression, feel confident, or…
12 Things That Make Me Want To Go All ‘The Slap’ On Kids
Okay, don’t sue me or start the comment attack just yet. I’m obviously exaggerating about slapping children, but some things, they just hit all the buttons. As parents, sitters, and people who have observed the species called children from across the room, we’ve all seen kids who do things that can only merit the response of “What…
Tips for Savvy Shopping with Groupon Coupons
As a mom, there are stores I frequent often, and I shop at these stores religiously because I like their style, prices, and a lot of times, their family-friendliness. For these reasons, several other parents and families shop and stock up using the same or similar stores. And regardless of where any of us shop, we…
15 Completely Illogical Reasons Mom Wants Another Baby
There’s no denying that there’s a longing–no matter how illogical or fleeting–each time a chapter in life comes to an end. Especially when it’s time to decide whether you want to continue having kids or be done. It’s during that decision-making process, or even after you think you’ve made the decision, that you begin to notice the…
Sometimes It’s OK to be a “Bad Mom”
My children sleep in until at least 8 a.m. most weekdays. Being woken up too early is almost never an issue. In fact, the issue arises when my children must be somewhere before 8 a.m., and we (my husband or I) end up waking them up. As fate would have it, the sleeping-in bliss only lasts during…
6 Tips for Staying Organized with Tiny Tot(s)
I think every mother can share the feeling of finally getting your little one(s) to sleep and walking out of their room to see the rest of her home must’ve been hit by a tornado that just blasted through. It happens to every single one of us. I don’t know about you, but I can’t…
A Bedtime Routine for Mom | 2022
As moms struggling with kids who don’t want to sleep, one of the top pieces of advice all parents hear is related to starting a bedtime routine. Several articles riddle the internet telling parents which bedtime routine works best and offering advice on how to develop the right bedtime routine for kids. However, another common correlation exists between kids and the…
Must Read Wading Through Motherhood
There are so many words bouncing around in my head that it’s difficult to begin. But I vow to always begin and strive to finish strong, because if there’s anything the past couple of weeks have taught me, it’s that sometimes the very best of us are gone, suddenly, leaving behind our most beautiful families…
Broken Arms and Fire Alarms | 2022
Yesterday was an interesting day for my family. And yes, it did include both a broken arm and several fire alarms. It all started at work with a text from my husband. To which, of course, I immediately called him. Our son’s been attempting to get out of his highchair for a while, and for the…