Mom Life
I became a mother in 2004 when my oldest son Daniel was born. I knew I always wanted to have children and he was the reason I was able to fulfill that dream. In 2006 we had our 2nd little boy Drew and in 2010 we completed our little family with Joshua. [...]
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What’s Up With All This Crazy Essential Oil Buzz Anyway?
I remember sitting at my computer looking at an essential oil deal a friend of mine was offering. And I thought to myself, “What’s up with all this crazy essential oil stuff anyway?” Because really, how great can a little bottle of oil really be? You see all this stuff on the internet sensationalizing how this one thing is going to [...]
8 Things First-Time Parents Swear They Will Never Do…Until They Do
Man, when I first became a mom I had all these grandiose ideas about how parenting was really going to go for me. I think it’s normal to feel that way. You know? That everything will turn out “just so” and you will be able to enjoy the fruits of your masterful parenting skills. [...]
10 Genius Sleep Hacks for Tired Moms
If you stick around this blog long enough, you notice that I have slight obsession with sleep. Maybe it’s because I’m a tired mom. Maybe it’s because I know it’s a small way I can take better care of myself in the long run. Sleep is a fascinating subject. And we all love sleep! We want to sleep. We want our kids to sleep. Everyone just go [...]
How to Cloth Diaper Birth to Toddler for Around $100
When I was busy preparing for the birth of my first son, I did quite a bit of research on cloth diapering. I knew that it was something I wanted to do for so many reasons. First of all, it’s way cheaper. Second of all, it’s way less chemicals your child is exposed to. Third, it’s not much different than using commercial diapers. [...]
8 Things Only a Mother Would Do One-Handed
There is a heck of a lot of stuff that moms do crazy different after kids come into the picture. This shouldn’t surprise anyone, but it’s hard to get stuff done when a child wants to be held on and off throughout the day. This is when moms start using their one-handed tricks because they don’t have time to wait around all. day. long. [...]
Raising Kids3 Must-Do Things When Your Kids Refuse Green Vegetables
Have you ever thought about if your kids are getting enough nutrition in their diets? You know, the good stuff like leafy greens and quality fruits, vegetables, meats and nuts? I’m always thinking about this. My son has always been a bit on the skinny side for his age so nutrition is at the forefront of my mind. And of course, when you [...]
How to Feel Happy as a Mom, When You’re Not
It’s kinda funny how motherhood is often portrayed at the most joyous time in your life. There are so many moments filled with abundant joy. Truly, there are!! But there are also moments that are really, really tough. Moments filled with frustration and anger. Maybe you feel pretty happy as a mom right now. Or maybe you don’t. [...]
Mommy to be? Best New Mom Survival Tips
If hang around this blog long enough, you will start to notice that that I had a heck of a time figuring out the right baby sleep tips to follow after my son was born. As a mommy to be, I read all the books and did all the right things, and yet my son had a grand plan of his own. It wasn’t my journey into the world; it was his, and I was [...]
Best Gifts for New Moms: A Guide to the Perfect Registry
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walmart. All opinions are 100% mine. Becoming a mom for the first time is incredibly scary and exciting all at the same time, but it’s hard to know what exactly to put into a baby registry. What are the best gifts for new moms anyway? Do you need all the fancy gadgets or just the minimal [...]
