May Is Preeclampsia Awareness Month
As a 2 time Preeclampsia survivor I have a special place in my heart for preeclampsia awareness. Preeclampsia was first described by Hippocrates around 400BC. Today we still know very little about this...
View ArticleBeat Summer Boredom with These Free and Cheap Activities
The end of another school year is winding to a close, and no mom wants a bunch of bored kids sitting around the house. Whether you want to make the most of the last few “school free” months before your...
View ArticleHow to Live in the Moment #DontSweatAdventure
Along my journey with the Universal Women, we are on Chapter 10 of Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff which focuses on how to live in the moment. As literate as I can be, all I can say is, “Wow!” because this...
View ArticleWhat It’s Like To Be A New Grandma
I’m beyond excited to announce that I am finally a grandma! My grandson was born on August 25th and he has a huge part of my heart. Before his birth, I was wondering what it’s like to be a grandma. It...
View ArticleWhat Is A Flare-Up?
You’ve probably mention that I’m having a flare-up a number of times on Twitter or Facebook, but what is a flare-up? How does it feel? First of all, I’m talking about the medical type of flare-up. I...
View ArticleA TV Show That Makes Me Feel Normal
I finally found a TV show that makes me feel normal. And it’s cancelled. Just my luck. I never thought I’d watch a show about people watching TV, but Bravo’s The People’s Couch had me in hysterics. I’d...
View ArticleNatural-Cut Fries at Sonic
I’m a big fan of Sonic (who gave me a product sample). It’s the food of course, but it’s also the drive-in fun. Sonic has added Natural-Cut Fries to their menu – another great addition to their menu....
View ArticleShare The Christmas Spirit With Personalized Messages From Santa
Disclosure: I received complementary Portable North Pole products in exchange for this review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. With a 4 year old and 5 month old our years of waiting for Santa to...
View ArticleThe Babysitting Grandma
It was decided even before I got on the plane and I couldn’t wait. I would be babysitting my grandson while visiting over the holidays. I was excited to have time alone with my first grandson while...
View ArticleNew Fantasyland Update | Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
As a member of a press trip and a TravelingMom.com Retreat, my accommodations, meals, park tickets, special events, Disney themed products were provided. Even if you’re not a fan of roller coasters,...
View ArticleLazePad iPad Stand Review
Ever use your iPad cover to prop up your device in bed? When I do that, the cover’s seams starts to fall apart and the iPad slips down. Really annoying. But there’s a new item to make it easy to use...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide | Kids
The holidays and kids go together like milk and cookies. These gifts may be on your child’s wish list. If they’re not, you should add them!. Here are some choices from my holiday gift guide: Let’s go...
View ArticleHow I Used Birthday Express to Plan a Party for Less Than $125
I received free products from Birthday Express to facilitate this post. Affiliate links are included. The little one just turned 2, and because she is obsessed with mermaids, I wanted to throw her a...
View Article10 Reasons to Ditch Your Clothes Dryer
I grew up helping my mom and grandma hang their clothes on the line. When I grew tall enough to hang clothes myself one of my Saturday morning chores was to hang the freshly washed laundry on the line...
View ArticleHow We Manage Toy Organization in a Small Home
Last month I shared my goals to tackle the massive amount of toy clutter we were left with after a new assortment entered our home for the holidays. We live in a smaller home, so we’re limited on space...
View ArticleThe Wrath of Kindergarten Germs
Have you ever felt like your family was being taken over by germs? That’s exactly how I’ve felt the last few months, and I’m so ready to be rid of all these Kindergarten germs. My 6 year old, Ellie,...
View ArticleThe Cursed Truck That Refuses to Leave The Mechanic and Other Car Woes
Is it really May already? We have had so much going on over the last few weeks that most of April managed to slip right by me. April has been full of vehicle woes I would rather forget anyway. At the...
View ArticleMigraine Monday & A Lesson From My Daughter
I wake up most Monday mornings with a plan. As I drink my coffee I tell myself this week is going to be different. I’m going to finally tackle one of the many Pinterest projects I’m dieing to do. I’m...
View ArticleIt’s a Stay at Home Kind of Weekend
We have been so busy over the past two weeks with birthdays, holidays, and end of school functions, and it has totally wiped me out. Friday I picked Ellie up from school, made a quick trip to the...
View ArticleWhen my Anxiety Makes Me Feel Like I’m a Bad Mom
My life over the last week has been very befitting of my blog title. I feel like I’m living in a constant brain fog that I just can’t seem to break free from at the moment. I haven’t been able to...
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