Surviving Motherhood Even When It’s Hard

I have no clue who said this quote but I’ve heard it said so many times: “The days are long but the years are short.” Now, while I do believe this is true, I also know one thing. Motherhood is hard, mommas. It’s super hard some days. Now it does...

Taking Care of Your Other Kids when You're Fighting Morning Sickness

I had zero sickness when I was pregnant with my daughter. I wasn't even nauseous. So when I was about 7 weeks pregnant with my son, and the fatigue train knocked me on my rear, I was not prepared.I couldn't even move from my couch. The nausea was truly awful,...

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Kids Birthday Gifts that Won't Add Clutter

Birthday season is upon us in my home. My three children’s birthdays are all within a two-week period so, it’s KIND of like second Christmas over here. We have a pre birthday-toy purge followed by a post-birthday-toy purge. Then, there are the unfortunate toys that end up in “Toy Purgatory”...

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Fun Ways to Celebrate the First Birthday

The first year with a new baby is an amazing journey. It definitely has its highs and its lows, and when you make it to age one, it is definitely time to celebrate! But what do you do to make this milestone one to remember? Here are some fun ways...

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