Health + Safety

For Christmas, my son got a color by number book. You know the ones - you’d meticulously paint all the 1s red, all the 2s blue, all the 3s yellow, and so on. During my quiet time today I...

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 back, I thought that I was going to lose my mind. My oldest was in PreK...

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 teacher told us about the potential benefits- everything from boosting milk supply to lessened postpartum...

Disclaimer:  This is a sponsored post for Lice-ology.  However, all opinions are 100% our own and we stand by Lice-ology and all that we endorse. I was in 4th grade and I remember vividly my teacher announcing to the class "Someone...

Disclaimer:  This is post was written in exchange for participation in FIT4MOM's Body Back Program. However, all opinions are 100% our own and we stand by FIT4MOM and Body Back in all that we endorse. When my friend Allison approached me about...

When I was in my twenties, not married, and without any kids, I had the opportunity to travel and talk to teenage girls about sex. As I've gotten older, (and married, and had kids) not a lot has changed...

As a child, I don't ever remember receiving food as a reward. You were given food and ate when you were hungry, not given a "treat" because you competed a task. Plus, if I ruined my appetite before dinner,...

This past weekend we faced yet another tragedy in Oklahoma, another unfortunate event that has brought us together to remember we are and always will be Oklahoma Strong, no matter the circumstances. In light of the OSU homecoming tragedy,...

My oldest daughter has always been a bit of a daredevil, and sadly quite clumsy. While I am a fearful parent, I have never been a hovering parent. I let her explore the world around her as a toddler,...

Tatas, melons, baby feeders, bazoombas, boobs, boobies, funbags, hooters, knockers, puppies, num-nums, milk jugs, the list goes on and on. Bottom line - our BREASTS have many names and we want to encourage you to get them screened, checked...

Before you lament over the fact that my kids only get tofu pops for Halloween, just know that is not the case at all. I actually hate all things tofu but I do avoid refined sugar. I always enjoyed "Trick...

When your child is placed in your arms for the first time, everything changes. Life isn’t just about you anymore. Life becomes this precious child that you would move Heaven and Earth for. You’d do anything to ensure that...