Challenges

Halloween is right around the corner and as enjoyable as the holiday can be, we all know we have to sensibly approach the candy with our kiddos.  We're delving into Halloween candy tips that will be helpful as you...

The "Me Too" movement has quickly taken over most social media platforms. For those of you who are not yet familiar, it’s encouraging women who have been sexually harassed or abused to post the words "me too" to their...

Now that my twins are in 1st grade, they are getting accustomed to the school schedule.  It starts in the morning: they eat, get dressed, brush their teeth, put their shoes on, pack up and leave for school.   But,...

Happy May ladies! This is our month to shine! With Mother's Day just having passed, warmer weather, and visions of summer vacation dancing in our minds, it's a good month to celebrate ourselves. As moms we know that each...

When I was younger, I remember regularly asking my mom what her favorite age for me was. And her reply was always, I enjoyed you as a baby, but I love the age you are now.” As I sit here today,...

Scorpions, ugh. The scum of the earth! These nasty little boogers blend into pretty much any brown you have in your house, and exist wherever there is a mountain, dirt, or trees. They can climb walls, they come out...

One of the most exciting things in preparing for my babies was getting their nurseries ready for their sweet arrival. When I was pregnant with our first child my husband and I were clueless regarding what we were going to need to...

With the Fall season in full swing, there’s never been a better time to hit the reset button on your routine. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with a new school year and busy work schedules during these unprecedented times....

Mamas, I can't be the only one that has experienced when a friendship fades. You know, where your once best friend, did everything in life together, becomes a social media friend that likes random photos on your page. As...

I was raised on Disney movies and musicals.  Some of my favorites (that still hold up) are: Peter Pan, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, The Wizard of Oz, West Side Story, Grease, Singin' in the Rain and, of course,...

Our lives are beyond overwhelming with the constant juggles we face: managing a home, raising our kids, being the shuttle bus, working, trying to squeeze in quality time with our spouse, oh, and maybe make some time for ourselves...

When I told people I was pregnant, they started calling me mom, mama, mommy right away. I didn’t know how to respond, we had been trying for a long time and I still didn’t think it was real, even...

This morning a little boy hit my daughter on the head. Hard. And on purpose.  I paused when it happened to see what she'd do so that I didn't overreact and cause her to get more upset. Before he could...

 A few days ago, I was snuggled up in the corner of the couch with my warm cup of morning coffee, having a sentimental moment staring at my boys while they pushed their toy cars across the hardwood floor...

  When it comes to childbirth, one thing that we can all agree on, is that it is an intensely personal experience (in more ways than one). Additionally, we all know that there is absolutely no way to anticipate the...

I am sure you are familiar with the term "Helicopter parent."  Perhaps you have read articles about it.  When you had children you vowed that you would never be one.  But then, if you are anything like me, one...

Anyone who follows me on Pinterest has probably noticed the glut of classroom-related pins clogging up their feed (sorry!). It's that time of year again- the weeks of nightmares about class, frantic perusals of Target ads for deals, and...

Having a baby comes with many emotions, physical pain, and exhaustion.  It can also mean that you get lonely, and that is something I became very familiar with.   Working full time and then instantly being thrown into being a stay...

Today and tomorrow are National Day(s) of unplugging. We hope you will join us in attempting to set down your computers, phones, ipads, notebooks, and TV remotes is attempting to unplug. It's only two short days. The hope is...

Let's get right to it, I am taking a stand this year and ditching the holiday stress, deciding to instead focus on being thankful. With the holidays quickly approaching, stress levels are on the rise. As a kid, I...

Did you participate in Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-Fil-A a couple of weeks ago?! Our family did! The place was a jungle! The line was almost out the door to order, and there was almost no one in there...

Looking back upon my first year as a mama, I remember so eagerly anticipating those major milestone events.....first time rolling over, first words, first steps....you know, the ones you obsess over, compare with your fellow mamas, making sure your...

Do you ever wonder why it is important to take care of your child's baby teeth?  You may be thinking that these teeth will just eventually fall out.  Although baby teeth don’t last as long as permanent teeth, your...

Budgeting. Debt. Finances. Have you started sweating yet? If you’re like most people, you are probably feeling uncomfortable just reading those words. Money can be a tough subject for most people, and throw in marriage and a few kids and it...

I am the smelliest sweaty Betty you are likely to meet. I work out regularly and I live in Phoenix, which might as well be the same as living on the face of the sun in the summertime. Needless...