Before my first child was born, I had a pretty good handle on what to expect. I was “prepared” for parenthood (well, as much as anyone can really prepare before being thrust into the actual fire of raising kids). I knew about diapers and sleep deprivation. I knew my career would undergo changes. I knew…
I’ve seen so many articles lately about the sadness that surrounds your last pregnancy, the last opportunity to grow life. With each one I come across, I think “I can see how she feels that way, but nope. Not me.” I’m grateful to the point of tears that we’ve been able to grow our family…
Whether you’re a first-time mom or a been-there-done-that mom, freezing meals before baby arrives is always a good idea! If you’re lucky, when you have a new baby, family and friends will bring you some meals to get you through those crazy first weeks. Still, you don’t think about how often you eat until preparing…
St. Patrick’s Day is an interesting holiday for me as a parent. For the longest time, it was just another excuse to go out, have fun, and drink green beer. Then…. enter, KIDS. Once you become a parent, sure, you can still have a great time on this holiday. However, you also need to find…
How to get rid of the pacifier is a question that has plagued me three times already (and I have a fourth baby on the way). If you came here searching for a how-to strategy and some practical tips for getting rid of the pacifier, you’re in the right place! Important: Be sure to pick…
I’ll be the first to admit: I’m not a big fan of Valentine’s Day. I believe it’s every bit the manufactured “Hallmark Holiday” that Valentine’s Day Gripers accuse it of being. So… the fact that I created this Valentine’s Day Bible Verses for Kids printable may seem a little odd. However, despite my general indifference…
Meal planning for families can be one of the most stressful tasks, but it doesn’t have to be! I’ll explain the meal planning process and template I use, and at the end of this post, you can download two free versions — one blank and one already completed with three weeks of meals. Meal planning…
This Valentine’s Day Printable for kids is my *favorite* Valentine’s Day gift to have my kids give their dad. Every year, I struggle with what to do for my husband for Valentine’s Day. Even before kids, I was never one to make a big deal out of Valentine’s Day. Now that I’m pregnant with our…
Being a Stay at Home Mom can be a wonderful thing, for sure, but it’s not without its struggles. Sometimes, what a Stay at Home Mom really needs is a good laugh and a dose of solidarity — two things that are best served up in these hilarious stay at home mom memes! Stay at Home Mom…
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Let me start by saying: this is the article I never imagined I’d write. When I was pregnant with my first and just getting started on my parenting journey, I was blissfully unaware of how much urine would be involved in my life in just a few short months. Fast forward, I’m now a mom…
