Disclaimer: This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Playtex Baby™. #MomsFirst #ForBetterBeginnings When I was pregnant with our first baby, I felt extremely overwhelmed by all of the baby products available. From blankets to bottles, cribs to car seats, I kept researching to find what were the best products. At the…
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5 Ways to Help Babies in Your Community
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by AWHONN as part of the Mom It Forward Blogger Network to help babies in need. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own. With our second baby due at the end of this month, I’ve been busy enjoying nesting mode. From scrubbing floorboards to cleaning out cabinets to washing baby…
5 Ways to Create a Good Sleep Environment for Kids
Let me start off by saying that every child is different. I know some kids love to take naps while other kiddos do not. Some kids go to bed super late and other kids go to bed super early. Every parenting style is different. Every kids’ sleep style is different. Also, some kids will go…
10 Birthday Traditions Your Kids Will Love
Since my birthday is just a few days after Christmas, my parents always made it a point to find ways to make my birthday extra special thanks to a few birthday traditions. From insisting that gifts were wrapped in birthday paper instead of holiday paper to getting me a birthday cake instead of serving up…
10 Tips for Cooking With Kids
When it comes to my kitchen, it’s usually just that. My kitchen. For years, guests would always ask if I needed help while preparing meals and my answer was always a resounding, “No, thank you. I’m all set!” To this day, that’s still my answer because the kitchen is my domain. It’s my space where…
My Epic Day of Motherhood
Today was an epic day in motherhood for me. Yes, epic. Let me start from the beginning. Last night, my husband sent me a text that encouraged me to have a mommy/son date day. So, I woke up with my son this morning and started researching activities to do with him today. Because it was…
Bumps and Bruises
As a mother, you only want the best for your child. You are their number one fan, biggest supporter, cheering section, teacher, and confidant. You shower your child with love and are constantly toeing the line between allowing your child to grow and allowing your child to experience life to the fullest, all while trying…