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Considering having a large family? There are a few things no one ever tells you about having a lot of kids, but leave it to this mother of four to share the truth! Motherhood truth, large family secrets, happy family.

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

Filed Under: Motherhood, Our Life, Parenting, Relationships

learn the 8 signs of teething so you can calm your baby. Drooling infants, sleepless nights and runny noses can all be signs of teething, but there are a few surprising symptoms too! Motherhood teething tip!

Learn the Eight Signs of Teething!

Teething bites “Teething bites!” - All parents (and babies) agree on this. There is no worse feeling in the world than watching your child in discomfort or pain - and being completely helpless. Teething is definitely a milestone I deem as a necessary evil. Your otherwise sweet and wiggly View Post

Filed Under: Baby (0-1 years), Health, Our Life, Parenting, Popular, Toddler (2-5 years) Tagged With: Baby, family, health

Sibling rivalry solutions:Are you tired of sibling rivalry, the constant fighting and bickering? Our pediatrician gave us the best solution - and it works! It's a total parenting win! Positive parenting, empowering kids, stop the sibling fights and arguments.

Are You Tired of Sibling Rivalry? Our Pediatrician Has The Best Solution!

When your kids fight over the fact that they have nothing to fight over, it's time for some good sibling rivalry solutions! Our pediatrican recommended this! “MOM? MOM! MOOOMMMM? MOOOMMMMMMMM!!!!!! He’s doing IT again! Can you come tell him to stop it?” I told the kids to get in the van so we View Post

Filed Under: Kid (6-9 years), Our Life, Parenting, Teen (13-18 years), Toddler (2-5 years), Tween (10-12 years)

Overwhelmed moms, exhausted parents, switching out on word will change your perspective on motherhood and parenting. Be a happier mom - it works!

Let The Dirty Socks Change Your Perspective On Life

The emotions flooded over me, I couldn't believe it. The juiceboxes, socks, dirty underwear and dishes - they all helped change my perspective on life. My alarm goes off at 5:30am during the week. I do what I do every morning, I reach my arm over, touch my husband and say “honey, it’s time to get View Post

Filed Under: Motherhood, Our Life, Parenting

Self-care is NOT selfish. These 6 tips will instantly make any tired and overwhelmed mom feel better!

Self-Care Is Not Selfish! 6 Tips To Instantly Feel Better

In the aftermath of what could have been a disaster, I found myself emotionally and physically drained. Until Jonah and I used these 6 self-care tips! This post was sponsored by Dunkin' Donuts. I received a gift card and compensation in return for my honest review. I can honestly say, I love View Post

Filed Under: Motherhood, Our Life, Reviews

Stop suffering in silence! Start using the poop emoji! This empowering message for mothers everywhere is a must read! It can't be explained! Just read - you will love it!

Stop Suffering in Silence!

Stop suffering in silence! Start using the poop emoji! Can I talk to you? Can you and I sit down with our favorite over-priced coffee and have a good girl talk? Over the past few weeks, I have been dealing with something. I have kept it to myself, only shared vague details with a select few View Post

Filed Under: Motherhood, Our Life

How to make a classic Ghostbusters LEGO pixel mosaic art. LEGO brick art is a great craft for adults and kids alike.

How to Make a Classic Ghostbusters LEGO Mosaic Pixel Art

Family movie night is a great idea - in theory only. Once you actually sit down with all the kids, it becomes a management and logistical nightmare trying to please every age group and interest represented. Which is exactly the situation we were in last weekend. I was in the kitchen making the View Post

Filed Under: Creative, LEGO, Our Life

A mother's sweet thoughts to her Make a Wish kid. A must read for every special needs mom.

A Letter to My Make-A-Wish Kid

Dear Son, I am staring at you, taking in the image that is right in front of me. I wish so badly to permanently freeze time. I never want to forget THIS moment - none of it. If only that was possible. As the years pass the image may fade from my memory, but my heart will always remember how I View Post

Filed Under: Heart, Motherhood, Our Life

Happiness is saying "NO" - to someone other than your family! This is a must-read for over-scheduled moms and busy families. You need to read this encouraging and empowering post on how to win at motherhood and parenting.

Happiness is Saying “NO!” – Your Family Will Agree!

I am rushing through the grocery store with two cranky kids in tow. They are tired, hungry and they miss sitting quietly on the floor playing with DUPLO with their mama. Instead, we are flying down the bread aisle in a desperate search for the only honey wheat bread their older brother will View Post

Filed Under: Motherhood, Our Life, Parenting

50 awesome ways to have fun this summer! Our bucket list items are both realistic, well-balanced between structure and free-play. This list is a motherhood win.

50 Awesome Ways To Have Fun This Summer

The late afternoon sun is beating down on my face. I am soaking up the warmth, taking in the sounds all around me. The kids are playing nicely (not quietly) in the backyard, while I am relaxing after a full day of memory-making fun. This is my first summer as a stay-at-home mom. The magnitude of View Post

Filed Under: Creative, LEGO, Motherhood, Our Life, Summer

5 awesome things you can go outside while baby wearing. Great ideas for ways to have fun with your family out in nature.

5 Awesome Things You Can Do Outside While Baby Wearing

I will never know how many miles we walked. The hours spent on our “project” added up as the days and weeks passed. I wonder if he knew how much he helped me through the teenage years. Our walks became an outlet for me: a safe place to vent my thoughts, feelings and turmoil, and there is a lot of View Post

Filed Under: Baby (0-1 years), Life Style, Motherhood, Our Life, Parenting, Reviews, Toddler (2-5 years)

Be prepared for family summer fun with these 12 essential items in your car. Once your car is properly loaded, you can take an impulsive road trip, excursion or trip to the beach.

Be Prepared For Family Fun With These 12 Things in Your Car

It is a hot sticky Saturday afternoon in the middle of summer. The humidity here in South Florida makes the air so thick you can cut it with a knife. The kids are hot, sweaty and cranky, even though we are inside chilling in our air conditioned house. The clock on the microwave says 2:13, which View Post

Filed Under: Life Style, Motherhood, Our Life, Parenting, Reviews

A simple solution to end separation anxiety. Using a tool from the Conscious Discipline approach to parenting, we no longer have tearful drop offs or mornings. Working mothers and parents of preschool children, this will save your mornings.

A Simple Solution to End Separation Anxiety

Motherhood is part creating attachment and equal parts detaching, ever so lovingly - at JUST the right time. Today I witnessed a beautifully executed loving detachment, made possible by a mutually strong attachment. This miracle happened because I used a incredibly simple (and effective) solution to View Post

Filed Under: Baby (0-1 years), Motherhood, Our Life, Parenting, Toddler (2-5 years) Tagged With: Baby, Danish, family, Happiness, Kids, Motherhood, Parenting, Toddlerhood, work life balance

Dinosaurs Around the World exhibit at the South Florida Science Center. This is the best and most educational dinosaur exhibit around. Our budding paleontologists loved every roar, fossil and animatronic dinosaur.

An Out of This World Dinosaur Exhibit at the South Florida Science Center

How do you entertain four boys under the age of ten for several hours without resorting to bribes, bodily function contests or sticking them in from of a screen? This was the question I had the pleasure of answering recently when school was out, my husband was working and I had four energetic boys View Post

Filed Under: Life Style, Our Life, Reviews Tagged With: family, Kids, review

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