Monthly Archives: January 2016

My Not So New New Year’s Resolution To Love Myself

For Christmas, my son got a color by number book. You know the ones - you’d meticulously paint all the 1s red, all the...

5 Drugstore Beauty Products Every Mom Needs

I catch myself standing in the local Walgreens or CVS looking at every product available and still don't know which product I should try,...

7 Confessions of a Helicopter Mom

Three years ago I was sitting in the OBGYN's office listening to the sound of powerful heart beats (yes, plural) and at that very moment...

When Friendships Fade

When I was a little girl I had tons of friends and the relationships were easy.  The little girl down the street was my...

To the Stranger in the Seat Next to Me

Do you remember that day? We were two people among thousands at a crowded basketball game. My husband and I were dressed in the...

5 Reasons You Really Need a Travel Agent

Disclaimer:  This is a sponsored post for Vincent Vacations.  However, all opinions are 100% our own and we stand by Vincent Vacations and all that...

Are “B”s Bad?

It is that time of year again - report card time! And I will tell you that we are praying that our oldest gets a...

Am I CRAZY For Wanting a Third Baby?

I’m sitting at a cross-roads guys, and I’m feeling a little stuck. Here we are - the all-American standard family of four. Things are...

Everybody Poops…Except For When You Can’t

First of all, as an almost 30 year old and mother of 3, I'm completely grossed out and totally embarrassed by this topic. A few years...

To the Friends Who had Kids Before I Did

Dear friends who had kids before I did, First off let me say kudos to you for being able to maintain friendships while raising kids....

Why I Chose Placenta Encapsulation…

Placenta. Encapsulation.  Just let that soak in. I first heard of placenta encapsulation 4 years ago when I was pregnant with my daughter.  My birth...

Direct Sales Are Ruining My Friendships

Confession:  I was almost a part of a direct sales business.  Almost.  I had a friend contact me and I listened to her spiel.  I fell for it...