In parenting, as soon as you feel good and let out an “I’ve got this” sigh, something happens, and that's EXACTLY how our morning routine for school went! The secret to a perfect morning routine for school is easier than you think! I thought I knew what I was doing. I have written View Post
Four Words That Will Change The Way You Parent
In hindsight, we all have defining moments in our lives that changed, molded and shaped us. Either we were changed against our will, improved after careful planning or shaped through serendipity. Before this experience, I considered myself a pretty good parent to our two young boys. But I View Post
How to Save on Back-To-School Clothes Shopping Tips
Learn how to save on back to school clothes, tips from a mother of four! Back-to-school shopping doesn't have to break the bank! It can be fun! “This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of OshKosh B’gosh; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.” How to Save on View Post
10 Steps to Getting the Most out of Your Hand-Me-Downs
It's that special time of year, the one that everyone looks forward to... well, at least I do. Bringing out big boxes from our storage closet, opening the lid, emptying the content and looking at everything is a long afternoon walk down memory lane. Each and every item has a story and the older View Post
The Best Homework Tips For Parents With Tired Kids
When you dread the daily "homework hour" more than your infant's "witching hour," it is time for these homework tips for parents with tired kids! The best homework tips for parents I glance at my calendar, count the days and my heart sinks a bit. In a few short weeks, the kids will be back at View Post
Parents, Are YOU Ready For Kindergarten? 10 Things You Need To Know!
You know your preschooler's ready for Kindergarten. He mastered sharing toys and sorting shapes. But are YOU ready for Kindergarten? 10 things you MUST know! Parents, are YOU ready for Kindergarten? You watched your child walk across the big stage a few weeks ago, getting their well-earned diploma View Post
22 Things You NEED to Know About Raising a Large Family
We have what people call a “large family”. When I met my husband, I certainly didn’t think “this man can give me a large family, he’s good breeding stock. Let me snatch him up right away!” I am positive he didn’t see the potential in me for carrying four pony-sized babies, but fate/ destiny/ View Post
Smart Kitchen Organization Tips
Last time I featured my friend, Sidney from "Need Organizing?", she showed us how to combat clutter, once and for all. Today we are focusing on the epicenter of the home, the room where everything important takes place: the kitchen. Many of the newer houses are built with an open floor plan, View Post
10 Better Ways to Record Milestones Than in a Baby Book
Frugal and fun ways to record milestones for your baby, toddler and older kids. Save your sanity, time and money! Spend the extra time enjoying your kids! This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Mott’s®. All opinions are mine alone. “Mama, watch me!” - those words normally View Post
How to Pack a Perfect Diaper Bag, Tips for New Moms
Thank you, MULTIWEAR® for collaborating with me on this post. I received product in return for my honest review. All the opinions stated are 100% mine. Remember the first time you rode your bike without training wheels? That VERY moment you realized that your parent no longer was holding you View Post
5 Bold Predictions I Made Before Motherhood, and Boy Was I Wrong!
We were all parenting experts before we became parents, right? This true and funny motherhood story will leave you validated - and smiling. “My kids will never do that.” “I’m never going to be that kind of mom.” If you’ve ever said these things, you probably don’t have kids, or you said View Post
How To Be The Perfect Daughter-In-Law
Over a decade ago, my boyfriend called his parents with “THE news”. The call went a little something like this: Dreamy Boyfriend: “Mom, I have news for you... we are getting married!” Dreamy Boyfriend’s mom: ”WHY?” And just like that, our relationship as mother-in-law (“MIL”) and View Post
It’s The Little Things That Matter In Motherhood
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pearle Vision for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I can tell we are quickly approaching meltdown territory, but there is nothing I can do to derail his tantrum train. Jonah looks at me in utter frustration. He even goes as far as to stomp his View Post
My Weight Loss Journey: Our Family Gained Much More Than I Lost
Thank you Jenny Craig for sponsoring this post. -- Get serious about losing weight with Jenny Craig! It is said that “one man’s loss is another is another man’s gain” and in this case, I whole-heartedly agree. Over the past two months, I lost much more than I could have hoped for. When I set View Post