2022-02-04 00:15
Hey, mama. Long time, no see. How are you?
No, really, how are you?
If you’re like me, you may be thinking that it’s been a long time since anyone asked that question… Read More
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I blog about my adventures in parenting, my dabbles in creativity, and anything else that comes to mind!
2020-11-10 18:56
In a fast-paced and technologically-centered world, it is already difficult to find time to connect meaningfully with others. Amid a global pandemic, the challenges of connecting and bonding… Read More
2020-10-29 13:24
While I don’t often get to spend hours pouring over Pinterest, I still browse occasionally. This Fall I have been looking for homemade costume ideas for my kids so of course I had to c… Read More
2020-10-28 15:33
Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with amazon.com. Any opinions expressed below are mine only and I have not been paid to promote any of the books below.
Reading has always been my favorite… Read More
2020-10-27 17:42
Disclaimer: These review copies were generously gifted to us from Candlewick Press. All opinions and views below are mine and those of my family.
I am a lover of books and have books for… Read More
2020-10-09 16:50
Simplicity and minimalism are concepts that I am trying to incorporate into my family’s everyday lives.
When my husband and I moved to our current home, we tried to downscale how m… Read More
2020-10-03 23:00
We all know it: 2020 has been one hell of a year, and it’s not even over yet.
Every day, every year, has its own cycles of change, progress, steps backwards, tragedies, and victori… Read More
2020-09-27 14:33
Every now and then I have moments where I watch my kids play together and my heart feels like it will burst, I begin to tear up, and my husband rolls his eyes at me.
Then again, there are… Read More
2020-09-20 16:13
Hey lovelies! Today I’m excited to say that we have a guest post by the amazing Elna, who you may recognize from her great blogs, Imperfectly Perfect Mama, Smart Mom Ideas, Twins Mommy… Read More
2020-09-10 16:45
DISCLAIMER: THE POSTALIST KINDLY GIFTED ME WITH A THREE MONTH SUBSCRIPTION IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS REVIEW ARE MINE ONLY.
The Power-Mama Post is a… Read More
2020-09-10 14:01
Hey, mamas, how are you doing?
I mean, how are you really doing?
I will be the first to admit that the last few months have been rough.
There has been so much negativity see… Read More
2020-06-11 22:42
I can’t say that I have a favorite time of day.
I’m not an early bird. In fact, I dislike waking up early very much. In my younger, pre-motherhood years I was a night owl, of… Read More
2020-06-10 20:09
How many of you have boards full of recipes on Pinterest?
Me! Me! Me!
I have so many recipes saved to different boards on Pinterest. Sometimes they are fan… Read More
2020-06-08 19:16
Summer іѕ a favorite time оf уеаr fоr mаnу сhіldrеn – аnd fоr good rеаѕоn. T… Read More
2020-06-03 19:58
I DECIDED TO CREATE THE MOMUMENTAL MOTHERS SERIES TO CELEBRATE WOMEN FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE. EACH OF THE WOMEN I WILL FEATURE ARE DIFFERENT, BUT THEY ARE ALL UNITED IN MOTHERHOOD.
The new… Read More
2020-06-01 01:08
I remember when my daughter was three, she used to say, “I love being bored!” I don’t think she really understood what boredom was. Now, so often I hear, “Moooooooom… Read More
2020-05-27 17:32
Since I started my blog, I’ve wanted to create a positive and supportive community for parents.
Parenting can be difficult, lonely, and down right frustrating at times –… Read More
2020-05-26 13:39
As you know, we are experiencing unprecedented times. The news cycle changes daily, many people are out of work, children are completing schoolwork online, and families are staying home toge… Read More
2020-05-24 16:08
Disclaimer: Essence of Argan kindly gifted me with a box in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are mine only.
Founded in 2011, Essence of Argan is the w… Read More
2020-05-18 13:59
Disclaimer: B.A.G Box kindly gifted me with a box in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are mine only. The B.A.G Box is a bi-monthly subscription box servic… Read More
2020-05-18 12:13
I have cabin fever big time. I am totally itching to get outside, go to Starbucks, walk around the mall, visit my friends and family, and so much more, but I know that it is still important… Read More
2020-05-15 21:10
Disclaimer: The Gifter Box kindly gifted me with a box in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are mine only. The Gifter Box is a new subscription box which r… Read More
2020-05-08 20:29
This past week’s challenge has been to use intermittent fasting all week long. What is intermittent fasting? During intermittent fasting, one doesn’t follow the American societal… Read More
2020-04-29 23:30
Every human on this planet feels worried from time to time. After all, some form of anxiety is naturally a part of our human nature and a normal reaction to stress. The US National Library o… Read More
2020-04-27 20:27
This past week’s challenge has been to actively practice gratitude and to incorporate practicing grateful living into my week. Why did I choose this challenge topic? There are many ben… Read More
2020-04-24 17:32
Today we have a guest post by Natasha Lopez. As a mom who is always trying to teach her daughter to ignore gender stereotypes, believe she can be whoever and whatever she chooses, and to bus… Read More
2020-04-24 17:32
Today we have a guest post by Natasha Lopez. As a mom who is always trying to teach her daughter to ignore gender stereotypes, believe she can be whoever and whatever she chooses, and to bu… Read More
2020-04-22 17:08
My kids absolutely love to read and I do too. Reading is the perfect activity because you can do it alone or together. Books can entertain you, educate you, or take you on a journey to faraw… Read More
2020-04-22 17:08
My kids absolutely love to read and I do too. Reading is the perfect activity because you can do it alone or together. Books can entertain you, educate you, or take you on a journey to faraw… Read More
2020-04-21 16:50
Disclaimer: Wonder Crate kindly sent me this product in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed below are mine only. My daughter is a big fan of astronaut Christina Koch, who s… Read More
2020-04-17 16:04
Update: what happened? Week three’s challenge was supposed to be to get in an hour of exercise for all seven days. If you’ve been following this series, you may have noticed that… Read More
2020-04-15 15:34
Disclaimer: I was kindly gifted this box by My Busy Box Buddy in exchange for an honest review of their products. All opinions expressed in this review are mine and those of my family only… Read More
2020-04-13 19:04
Disclaimer: I was kindly gifted this box by Crunchymamabox in exchange for an honest review of their product. All opinions expressed in this review are mine alone. I was super stoked to be a… Read More
2020-04-08 22:50
It is the first week of April and a few days away from my birthday. This started me thinking about all of the changes that have happened in my family’s lives this year. At the beginnin… Read More
2020-03-13 22:19
Disclaimer: I was kindly gifted this box by Mindful Souls in exchange for an honest review of their product. All opinions expressed in this review are mine alone. Mindful Souls is a website… Read More
2020-03-09 12:07
Disclaimer: I was kindly gifted this box by Loti Wellness in exchange for an honest review of their product. All opinions expressed in this review are mine alone. Loti Wellness is a monthly… Read More
2020-03-04 18:49
I DECIDED TO CREATE THE MOMUMENTAL MOTHERS SERIES TO CELEBRATE WOMEN FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE. EACH OF THE WOMEN I WILL FEATURE ARE DIFFERENT, BUT THEY ARE ALL UNITED IN MOTHERHOOD. Today I ha… Read More
2020-02-28 19:36
Week two: This week my challenge was to prioritize my self-care, health, and wellbeing using at least three self-care tools each day. What does self-care mean to you? To me, self-care means… Read More
2020-02-22 16:06
I DECIDED TO CREATE THE MOMUMENTAL MOTHERS SERIES TO CELEBRATE WOMEN FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE. EACH OF THE WOMEN I WILL FEATURE ARE DIFFERENT, BUT THEY ARE ALL UNITED IN MOTHERHOOD. Hey, mamas… Read More
2020-02-20 13:40
Disclaimer: I was kindly gifted this box from Girls for Growth in exchange for an honest opinion on their product. All opinions expressed are mine alone. Girls for Growth is a website dedica… Read More
2020-02-19 12:56
Cold and Flu season has hit hard in the area where we live. Our local walk-in clinic has been treating record numbers of patients. Schools in the region have canceled classes in order to sto… Read More
2020-02-14 13:32
I was generously gifted the Essentials byKikarose Box in exchange for an honest review. All opinions herein are mine only. Today I am happy to share with you the box I received from Essentia… Read More
2020-02-14 00:00
Week One: Meditation Challenge Five reasons to meditate: 1: Understand your pain2: Lower your stress3: Connect better4: Improve focus5: Reduce brain chatter Source: How to Meditate from Minf… Read More
2020-02-06 12:44
Do you ever look for fun activities to do with your child, or perhaps need something to keep the kids busy on a day with poor weather? Look no further! The following projects can be done eas… Read More
2020-02-04 13:17
Disclaimer: I was kindly gifted boxes by I Create Art Kit for review in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are those of me and/or my family. I Create Art is a unique… Read More
2020-02-02 15:28
Right now I probably could be considered a baby stuff hoarder. I have trash bags full of my daughters’ clothes in various sizes. I have baby-sized snowsuits, swimsuits, dress shoes, st… Read More
2020-01-29 19:07
One of my personal resolutions and goals for this year is to spend more time on my own wellbeing, health, and self-care. This is an area of my life that I tend to put on the back burner most… Read More
2020-01-28 18:24
Ah, Instagram. For the longest time I avoided it. I didn’t really understand what all the fuss was about. It seemed like just another app to take up space on my phone and something tha… Read More
2020-01-26 22:17
Disclaimer: Guide Dots kindly gifted this product to me in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are those of myself and/or my family. As a child I was constantly drawing. I… Read More
2020-01-23 17:24
In my travels in Europe, I have found it interesting to see the differences in raising children and family life, as compared to the United States. I have wanted to write about this subject f… Read More
2020-01-15 13:56
Disclaimer: The Smart Art box below was kindly gifted to me in exchange for an honest review. As I was researching subscription boxes I came across the Smart Art Box and loved it! With a Sma… Read More
2020-01-14 13:12
I DECIDED TO CREATE MOMUMENTAL MOTHERS TO CELEBRATE WOMEN FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE. EACH OF THE WOMEN I WILL FEATURE ARE DIFFERENT, BUT THEY ARE ALL UNITED IN MOTHERHOOD. Today it is my pleasu… Read More
2020-01-10 13:17
As I was researching subscription boxes, the description of The Zenspiration Box caught my eye and immediately sparked my interest. Founded by April Cacciatori, LMT, BMC, this box for women… Read More
2020-01-08 13:24
I hit puberty when I was at the end of second grade, so I started getting pimples and greasy hair super early before most of my classmates did. I bemoaned my spotty face for so many years. T… Read More
2020-01-05 17:46
I am excited to let you know that Katrina Villegas has kindly provided me with an extra copy of her fabulous new book Baby Sleep Solutions: Exhausted? How to Get Your Baby Sleeping Through t… Read More
2019-12-30 19:21
Disclaimer: I kindly received samples of Aila products in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed below are my own. I am a coffee addict. My bio says so, my husband would proba… Read More
2019-12-28 17:25
There are only a few days left until the beginning of 2020. How many of you have created New Years’ resolutions? According to a study conducted by the University of Scranton, just 8 pe… Read More
2019-12-27 01:22
BULLYMAKE is a subscription company that will deliver a box to your home each month with treats and toys. Over 100,000+ dogs and their owners receive BULLYMAKE boxes.
The post Bullymake Box… Read More
2019-12-24 16:39
When you think of the smell of Christmas, what does it bring to mind? Maybe cinnamon and nutmeg? Cranberries? Gingerbread? Roasting chestnuts? A fresh cut Christmas tree? Peppermint candy ca… Read More
2019-12-20 03:14
Wednesday night after work I drove to my boss’ home and spent time talking, eating snacks, and drinking wine with my two friends and my boss and her husband. We sat in the basement by… Read More
2019-12-18 01:13
I always try to look on the positive side. I don’t enjoy being around pessimistic people who are always complaining or finding something wrong with everything. Then, unexpectedly, a wa… Read More
2019-12-17 19:22
Disclaimer: The subscription box I received from Quote Jar Curator was gifted to me in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed in my post are mine only. The premise behind Quot… Read More
2019-12-16 19:26
Disclaimer: The subscription box I received from P.S. You’re the Best was gifted to me in exchange for an honest opinion. The opinions expressed in my post are those of me and my famil… Read More
2019-12-11 16:18
“We all have a million things vying for our attention. If you tell yourself that you don’t have enough time to clear out your junk, you might be delaying the well-being and relie… Read More
2019-12-09 17:00
Are you the type of person who is constantly trying to help others? Do you get asked to go somewhere at the last minute and feel bad if you don’t? Do you go to get-togethers that you r… Read More
2019-12-03 21:50
The holiday season is here! I love to find or create the ideal gift for each of my family and friends, but it is not always so easy! (I’m looking at you, Dad…) If you’re a… Read More
2019-12-02 16:40
Dollar Tree is a store that is relatively new to my community. I don’t shop there often, but when I do I always seem to find something great. Last Easter I was able to fill the kids&rs&hell…Read More
2019-11-28 17:16
My grandma Julia’s cranberry salad is one of my favorite fruit salads. With only five easy ingredients, it is a snap to put together. This salad is full of fiber and healthier than mos… Read More
2019-11-27 18:57
I have always had a difficult time with my own body image. There have been times when I have been happy with how strong I was. There were times when I was happy with how thin I was. There ha… Read More
2019-11-22 14:17
Disclaimer: These review copies were generously gifted to us from Candlewick Press. All opinions and views below are mine and those of my family. Christmas season is soon approaching! My chi… Read More
2019-11-20 19:57
I DECIDED TO CREATE MOMUMENTAL MOTHERS TO CELEBRATE WOMEN FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE. EACH OF THE WOMEN I WILL FEATURE ARE DIFFERENT, BUT THEY ARE ALL UNITED IN MOTHERHOOD. Today it is my pleasu… Read More
2019-11-19 19:10
Check out my new guest post on the I Create Art Kits website’s blog! Learn about art and why it is so critically important for children to be exposed to and create art! Click on the im… Read More
2019-11-16 15:21
I love Spring, but Autumn and Winter are close favorites because there are so many activities for a family to do together inside and out! I created an Autumn and Winter bucket list full of f… Read More
2019-11-11 03:24
See that adorable little guy? Look at those dark brown puppy dog eyes, surrounded by the longest dark eyelashes you’ve ever seen. Just try to keep from kissing those soft cheeks: it&rs&hell…Read More
2019-11-07 13:23
Yesterday as I backed my car out of the driveway, The Beatles’ Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da began to play on the radio. The upbeat song about Desmond and Molly and then the family they create has… Read More
2019-10-28 17:59
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Paperless Post Next week is Halloween and I am so excited! Halloween has always been one of my very favorite holidays of the year and we are prepa… Read More
2019-10-26 16:49
Today we have a great guest post by fellow blogger, Marissa. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! If you have a child, it goes without saying that it can be downright challenging to stay pr… Read More
2019-10-23 17:29
I love pumpkin: pumpkin bread, pumpkin spice cake, pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, pumpkin butter, pumpkin pie… you name it. I even love to add canned pumpkin puree to my oatmeal in t… Read More
2019-10-22 20:58
Charlesbridge kindly sent me a copy of two recently published books in their Baby Loves Science series, Baby Loves The Five Senses: Sight! and Baby Loves The Five Senses: Hearing! Both books… Read More
2019-10-20 16:11
Do you like scary movies?
Don't you think it is strange that humans like to be scared and regularly consume different types of entertainment that frightens them?
The post Are You Afraid of t… Read More
2019-10-17 18:35
The rollercoaster Imagine waiting in line to board a rollercoaster car. You are feeling excited and a little impatient. Once you board the car and are strapped in you begin to feel nervous a… Read More
2019-10-17 13:49
Disclaimer: Hasbro has kindly gifted these toys to us. Thank you, Hasbro! *Please note: All views expressed are those of myself and my daughter. My daughter is crazy about Disney Princesses… Read More
2019-10-12 04:22
The night before last our whole family was sitting around the dining room table eating supper. My daughter was chattering away about a million different things and my son was sitting in his… Read More
2019-10-08 18:14
Disclaimer: Hasbro sent this product to me for free. Thank you, Hasbro for giving me this furReal product.
I had never heard about Cubby the Curious Bear or FurReal toys until lately. Ou… Read More
2019-10-04 22:21
Early this week the weather in my corner of the world changed and it finally feels like Autumn.
The change in weather has been like a breath of fresh air. Gone are the stuffy, humid, 100… Read More
2019-09-24 03:20
This book review is going to be a little different than my norm. Today I have two children’s picture books, The Thing Lou Couldn’t Do and The Most Magnificent Thing, both written… Read More
2019-09-18 23:40
I’ve touched on this subject before, but it is one that resonates with a lot of mothers. I can 100% identify with it myself. All moms need to have at least one mom friend.
Here are… Read More
2019-09-17 13:51
When I was younger, I read a book that had belonged to my great-great-aunt Carrie. It was a small book with a beautiful cover. It was printed sometime around 1913 and was meant to teach girl… Read More
2019-09-16 23:16
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.
I’m rubber, you’re glue; whatever you say bounces off of me and sticks to you.
I know you are, but wha… Read More
2019-09-12 23:13
Until I had a kid, I really had no idea how hard being a parent is.
Then I hopped aboard the pregnancy train heading for Parenthood with a capital ‘P,’ discovering all throug… Read More
2019-09-09 18:01
For most children in the United States, it is time to go back to school, or for some, the academic year has already begun. My daughter began her second year of preschool three weeks ago and… Read More
2019-09-08 14:53
All weekend my daughter has asked me every five minutes, “Can we do a project?” She literally poked me awake this morning at 5:00 a.m. to say that I needed to get out of bed beca… Read More
2019-09-06 18:07
One of our engagement photos
Happy anniversary to my sweet husband. It is hard to believe that we have been together for eleven years and married for five!
One of our wedding photos… Read More
2019-09-02 00:53
I don’t want to sound like one of those braggy, better than thou parents, but my kids eat only an organic, non-GMO, low sugar, cruelty-free, free-range, grass-fed, mostly plant-based d… Read More
2019-08-24 22:01
Last night everyone in the house was grumpy. I had a headache, my husband was tired, my son had sore gums, and my daughter didn’t have a nap after preschool. I made the executive decis… Read More
2019-08-23 18:20
The best saltwater taffy in the entire world comes from a little store called The Taffy Shop in Estes Park, Colorado. In the window sits an old-fashioned machine with rotating arms that pull… Read More
2019-08-17 13:11
I was recently sent a package of children’s books for review by Clever Publishing. The first book my children and I read was a board book, Max the Rabbit Plays Hide and Seek, written b… Read More
2019-08-14 14:55
*Affiliate links disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This means if you purchase an item from Amazon through a link on my website I receive compensation at n… Read More
2019-08-12 14:28
Please note, if you are sensitive to reading about blood or graphic violence, this may not be the book for you.
How far would you go to ensure the health and well being of your family… Read More
2019-08-09 13:59
What is stress?
Stress is your body’s physiological reaction to outside factors. There are many causes of stress in our everyday lives. Stress is a normal function in the life of ev… Read More
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