Challenges

Growing up,  my sister and I would always participate in the annual "summer reading challenge" at our local library, and it's one of my favorite summer memories!  I've carried this love of reading into adulthood and think that everyone can enjoy...

The other day I was rocking my sweet baby boy in my favorite chair while my husband put our older daughter to bed. My son repeatedly tried to pull my hair and shove his little fingers in my mouth 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...

I will admit it.....I am a germophobe mom. I fear germs, and my goal is to keep my kids as healthy as possible. I know kids will be kids, and they will ultimately get a cold or some type...

My story is not unique; I’ve spent the past few weeks talking to moms who are fighting for child support for their children. As a parent, I really try to understand why this is such a battle for some...

Getting pregnant can be hard. I can hear the laughter of those who know I got pregnant with Melody the first time I did "the deed" on my wedding night. Fast forward to the present day, and we have...

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...

Getting married and having children at a young age was something I always wanted. We were surrounded by people I love at our wedding with nine bridesmaids, nine groomsmen, and nearly 300 guests. All of our family and friends...

Did you know that Arizona is only one of two states that does not have a ban on texting while driving?! The only state law on the subject is a ban for bus drivers.  Really? Last month, our legislators voted to ban texting...

Parenthood is full of many questions: What is he eating? How is it dinner time already? We are how late? What’s that smell? While some questions make us laugh and others make us cry, there is one serious question...

Growing up I always wanted to be a mom.  I just knew it was part of my life calling.  Then we decided to have a baby, and at 6 weeks pregnant we got the news that there were two...

This is dedicated to all the parents breaking out in cold sweats over the thought of losing the pacifier. Be strong. Oh WubbaNub! Oh WubbaNub! You won over our hearts I instantly knew our time with you Would not soon depart You’re a calmer...

I am that typical, wanderlust filled chick. I am the woman that would get a tattoo of the world, or the mountains, or ocean, or all three! I love traveling. My husband and I have both traveled far and...

She needs a hat!” I can still remember the woman last October who yelled at my husband and me as we walked past her with our baby. Our daughter was 7 months old at the time and we were taking...

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...

Oh husbands. How we love you dearly. Your amazing partners in life and fun-loving dads to our littles. But please remember the grass is NOT always greener on the other side. My sweet husband constantly makes remarks about how...

If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent many hours daydreaming about space travel; maybe you’ve even considered home décor for retirement on Mars. So, when I heard of an opportunity to watch the Orion parachute tests, I knew I...

Enjoy every second. It all goes by so fast!” All of us have probably heard some variation of this quote from the moment we became mothers. And we were probably given this unsolicited advice at our worst possible moments: in the...

If there is one thing us moms are great at, it's being able to commiserate with one another. We've been through so many of the same things that it's easy to nod, say "mmhmm," and give some witty advice...or...

Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that I would have to share my kid. He is my kid. I endured eleven hours of labor (non-medicated, I must add) so it is only right that he is mine 100% of...

One thing you should know about me is, I used to be fat.  I don't mean "girl fat" when you are a few pounds over the national recommendations.  I mean morbidly obese.  I stopped weighing myself in high school,...

Let me start off by saying I believe "fed is best" when it comes to any baby, whether that is breast milk or formula. For me, I was blessed to have a great milk supply with both my children,...

Dear Postpartum Mom, I see you. You are beautiful. I know it’s hard to step on the scale. You may not like the number staring back at you. You may fixate on it. You may shed a few tears over it....

Perhaps it was the way I was raised or just the Type A personality traits in me, but being late drives me nuts. Even as a kid, my punctuality was on point. But when I became a mom I suddenly...

As a mommy blogger I like to think that I am in the know when it comes to all forms of social media. I personally own three Instagram accounts for various audiences, all things fashion, beauty, and momlife. If anyone...