All the chocolate. Yes, I said it. Moms want all the chocolate in a large bubble bath without gaining an ounce of weight. Okay I am kidding (a little bit). Seriously, though, chances are you are here because you love your mom/wife and want to give her something special. Let me begin by telling you …
20 Christmas Traditions To Start This Year
What is Christmas to you? Here’s how most people see it: Christmas has been boiled down to what I want, what I got and what I missed out on getting. That’s a problem. For those of us that want to break this thought process, here are some ideas to start your own Christmas traditions this …
10 Must Haves For Breastfeeding
As a nursing mom with some experience, I have gotten started two different times. These are the must haves for breastfeeding: Nipple Cream You need a great nipple cream. You don’t need a gallon of it but you will need more than what the hospial provides. Lansinoh Cream is not magic, but Motherlove Nipple Cream is. …
Start Breastfeeding: 7 Things You Need To Know
Ready to start breastfeeding? Think about this one: I have been nursing my daughter for 7 months. Before that, I nursed my son for 15 1/2 months. So, I have spent almost two years of my life nursing and I am not finished yet! Nursing a baby is a huge job that is often downplayed.
10 Tips On Weaning From Nursing
I nursed my son for 15 1/2 months. I enjoyed every moment except for the first 4. The first four were hard. After that, I loved it. I felt very connected to my son through nursing. It was something very special between us that only I could provide him. It was him that decided to …
How to find purpose in motherhood
As stay-at-home moms, we often struggle to find our identity and our purposes. For the working mom they have their career. The working mom gets validation in the form of a pay check, a raise, a promotion and a thank you. But for the stay at home mom, we have a house, children and a …
How I Became A Stay-At-Home Mom
Before I became a mom, I sold real estate. I had a great career, had my own company was my own boss. I made my own hours, made fantastic money and was completely capable of being independent. I loved my life and I live in a storybook town. I lived in my dream home. When …
How To Handle Extended Family During The Holidays
In every marriage there is at least one fight over who gets what holiday and what it looks like. For the first few years of our marriage, we tried to do a meal at each home, but found the day exhausting. We knew things would have to change when we had kids.
Best Christmas Gifts For Your Young Children
It’s time to start thinking about your Christmas gifts for your little ones. Below is a great list to help you get started. Please post any other ideas you have in the comments! Enjoy!
What Moms Need To Know About Self Care
Is it a problem when the nicest things said to you come from strangers? I’m sure I’m not the only one who gets beat up by family and ignored by friends. As a mom, sometimes we are the last to be thought of.