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Read more about the article Mom Summer Essentials 2025: 15 Water Day Must-Haves

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Mom Summer Essentials 2025: 15 Water Day Must-Haves

Summer 2025 is here! Whether you're heading to the pool, beach, or splash pad with your little ones, packing smart is key. As a mom who’s done her fair share of summer outings, I’ve narrowed down the ultimate list of water day essentials that make the experience easier, safer, and way more fun. This update includes my favorite must-haves—tested over time and kid-approved! Scroll through for links and tips to keep you organized all season long. * This post includes Affiliate Links. These mom summer essentials 2025 picks will keep you and your family prepared for every sunny water day. Sun…

June 1, 2024

Read more about the article Simplified Family Beach Vacation Packing List That Will Fit Your Carry On

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Simplified Family Beach Vacation Packing List That Will Fit Your Carry On

Packing for a trip to the beach with kids can become overwhelming, especially when you're traveling. But it doesn't have to be. This family beach vacation packing list was created for minimalistic travel or items that can fit in your carry-on. * This post includes Affiliate Links. Family Vacations Are For Relaxing A family beach vacation sounds like the dream, until you're trying to cram everything into your carry on luggage! As parents, we have to worry about sun protection, swim safety, and hours of entertainment, which tends to result in a full list of items we weren't even planning on…

April 12, 2022

Read more about the article 5 Tips For Recovering From A C-Section

5 Tips For Recovering From A C-Section

When I was pregnant with my first child, I remember being so nervous about going into labor and not making it to the hospital in time. Little did I know that should have been the least of my worries. I never went into labor naturally and ended up having an emergency c-section. Recovering from a c-section was one of the hardest things I ever experienced. The reason I needed a c-section was because at 40 weeks and 2 days my fluid was low and the baby was big. So I was induced. Instead of waking up in the middle of…

September 22, 2021

Read more about the article Stop Mom Guilt From Stealing Your Self Confidence- A Simple How To

Stop Mom Guilt From Stealing Your Self Confidence- A Simple How To

Have you ever felt guilty for "ruining your kids?" Maybe you've blamed yourself for things that weren't really in your control or completely doubted your parenting methods. You've got mom guilt. And if you're struggling to fight it when it takes over, you need to learn how to stop that mom guilt from stealing your self-confidence. Being responsible for another life is extremely overwhelming. Mom guilt is real, you are not alone. And yes, you can do this! * This post includes Affiliate Links. Mom Guilt Is Normal And Can Be A Good Thing Mom guilt pops out at any…

August 30, 2021

Read more about the article 30+ Sensational & Mom-Approved Educational TV Shows for Toddlers

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30+ Sensational & Mom-Approved Educational TV Shows for Toddlers

As a stay-at-home mom, I've come to realize that screen time isn't all that bad. For starters, it gets my kids to sit still while I accomplish other tasks or simply take a breath. But it's been really educational for them as well. I was one of those people who swore I wouldn't let my kids have too much screen time, but then I became a mom and reality kicked in! So, instead, I made sure to monitor the things my kids have access to on the screens and made sure to choose great educational tv shows since they were…

April 16, 2021

Read more about the article Two Under Two Essentials That Made Life Easier

Two Under Two Essentials That Made Life Easier

Having two kids under two sounds manageable in theory. Then you realize one child is still very much a baby while you’re suddenly caring for an actual newborn too. My son was only 15 months old when my daughter was born, so for a while our days were a mix of diapers, naps, feeding schedules, toddler energy, and figuring out how to meet two very different sets of needs at the same time. There wasn’t one magical product that made having two under two easy. But there were definitely things that made our everyday routines easier, more manageable, or simply gave…

February 4, 2020

Read more about the article 9 Astoundingly Ignorant and Revisited Things Said to SAHMs

9 Astoundingly Ignorant and Revisited Things Said to SAHMs

Moms get a lot of judgmental comments and unwanted advice and sometimes it gets really irritating. A stay at home mom is constantly being mom shamed for "getting to be home" or not working a job. And just as equally, working moms also get mom shamed for "leaving" or "not caring" about their kids. A lot of times the shaming comes from ignorance of others, of not actually knowing what it takes to have a family or manage their career as a woman in this modern-day world. Other times it comes from another parent with a very different perspective and…

December 4, 2019

Read more about the article Why ‘Push Presents’ Are Insulting To First Time Moms

Why ‘Push Presents’ Are Insulting To First Time Moms

These days, people have made an excuse to celebrate any tiny occasion. With pregnancies, there are multiple different announcements, parties, and showers. Now the father is expected to get 'push presents' for the mother? A 'push present' or 'push gift' is a gift given to a new mother to make them feel special or rewarded for a 'job well done' giving birth. To some, a 'push present' is a fun excuse to give a gift. But to others, it's insulting to reward a mother for doing something as normal as, well, giving life. It can also be disrespectful to mothers…

September 23, 2019

Read more about the article 17+ Powerful Guaranteed Roles Acquired as a SAHM

17+ Powerful Guaranteed Roles Acquired as a SAHM

Parenting is likely the most difficult job out there. Parents, moms and dads alike, take on many powerful, and sometimes unexpected, roles in raising their children. A stay at home mom takes on so many roles and responsibilities between raising her children and being a homemaker.A lot of people think that stay at home moms and dads get to “stay home all day” and “have a lot of free time.” But they don’t realize that raising a child, on its own, is more than a full-time job and that stay at home parents usually take on the majority of the…

August 16, 2019

Read more about the article 15 Surprising Things Moms Actually Hate Hearing

15 Surprising Things Moms Actually Hate Hearing

Motherhood is an exciting experience. Nearby friends and strangers love to approach mothers and their children but moms hate hearing the same things. We all know that motherhood is both exhausting and amazing, which entices everyone around us to say something about it and make us uncomfortable. People love to give their opinions and unnecessary feedback at all times without realizing how often moms hate hearing it. Free Resource Library Get access to download all my freebies all at once. Email First Name Free Resource Library Free Resource Library Your information will be kept safe and spam-free. * This post…

July 18, 2019

Read more about the article Mom Sense- Heightened Senses Throughout Motherhood

Mom Sense- Heightened Senses Throughout Motherhood

I bet you've never heard of mom sense, in fact, it probably sounds like nonsense to you. A woman goes through a lot of changes when becoming a mom, heightened senses is part of that process. You hear of heightened senses during pregnancy but you don't always hear about them during motherhood. It is definitely true to say that motherhood changes you in every possible way. You just probably didn't think it would involve your senses too. During pregnancy, the heightened sense of smell is the most common. In fact, it is a major cause of nausea during the first trimester.…

July 10, 2019

Read more about the article How to Have a Cheap Staycation

How to Have a Cheap Staycation

Many families invest a great deal of time and money planning their vacation, only to come home with memories dominated by dirty hotels and lost luggage. On the other hand, your hometown has restaurants, museums, and activities you never have time to explore on the weekends when life gets in the way. With the same amount of planning and half the budget, your family can enjoy a staycation at home. * This post includes Affiliate Links. Hey everyone, I've got a treat for you! This wonderful article was written by my friend Tamikia from BehindTheMomBun.com especially for you. Leave us…

June 20, 2019

Read more about the article Momxiety- Mom Anxiety As a Mom of Multiples

Momxiety- Mom Anxiety As a Mom of Multiples

I'm a mom of multiples, well only two kids, and it definitely takes a toll on me because of my mom anxiety.A couple of years ago, when our daughter was born, I became a mom of two under two and everything changed. My desire to plan everything in advance, step-by-step, drove me insane because I had to figure out how to balance my new life with two small children.When I became a mom, I became anxious and paranoid and tried to have control over every possible situation. Having only two hands really stressed me out. This struggle is what I like…

June 2, 2019

Read more about the article Being A Mom Is Remarkably Like Getting My Degree

Being A Mom Is Remarkably Like Getting My Degree

People go to college to gain knowledge on different fields of study in attempt to get them into a career path. Unfortunately there ares no degrees for parenthood or being a mom.But that’s not to say that a college education doesn’t prepare you for life lessons. Architecture School definitely played a major hand in preparing me for motherhood. It even gave me some really cool skills I couldn’t possibly have had without my degree.Disclosure: All of what you are reading here is mostly completely and totally true. 😝 * This post includes Affiliate Links. Free Resource Library Get access to download all my…

April 7, 2019

Read more about the article Where’d The PACI Go?

Where’d The PACI Go?

Sometimes when it's quiet and I feel a bit of boredom I grab my phone and browse through my most recent pictures. I do this for many reasons, mainly to absorb these moments but also to remind me of my blessings- my beautiful family. The other day I stumbled upon a picture I posted on Instagram a few months back, of my daughter playing peekaboo with her pacifier on her face. I decided to repost it and got carried away writing a caption that turned into the story behind her bond with that pacifier.This isn't your average pacifier addiction story,…

February 20, 2019

Read more about the article DIY Chalkboard Wall for Kids: Creative & Learning Ideas

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DIY Chalkboard Wall for Kids: Creative & Learning Ideas

A DIY chalkboard wall gives kids a huge space to draw, create and learn. Here’s how we made ours and the many creative ways we used it over the years.

January 19, 2019

Read more about the article 8 Things I Swore I Wouldn’t Do As a Parent

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8 Things I Swore I Wouldn’t Do As a Parent

Within three months of dating, my husband and I would have talks about having kids. We had goals of having our children before hitting our thirties so that we could still feel youthful by the time they would graduate from high school. It's a goal that most people set but later find more complicated due to schooling, career paths, having the right partner, and especially "being ready". My husband and I were lucky enough to have found each other at a young age and having kids just after college so we've achieved this goal twice so far, maybe even a third by…

January 8, 2019

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Why Celebrate Halloween with Toddlers

Realizing Some People Do Not Celebrate This Halloween season I've been seeing some back and forth as to why people do or do not celebrate the holiday. In the past, I've always thought that not celebrating was because of cultural differences and for not condoning such a marketed holiday.Because I do not follow any religious affiliation, I wasn't fully attentive to those who do not celebrate or may even be outraged by the holiday due to religious reasons and "celebrating life and death" or "the devil." Having it Both Ways While I respect all points of view, please respect mine…

October 30, 2018

Read more about the article Joining The Two Under Two Club With Colorful Perspective

Joining The Two Under Two Club With Colorful Perspective

Becoming parents of two under two is no joke. It was a thrilling a nerve-wracking adventure but also came along with some struggles, unwanted attention, and repetitive comments from strangers. Even through that, I wouldn't have it any other way. Deciding to Become Parents of Two Under Two My husband and I always wanted to have kids close in age. We had a set goal of having about three kids with an age gap of two to four years. Even after our first child was born we still agreed we wanted a second baby at some point soon. When our…

August 13, 2018

Read more about the article Recording Bump By Week Photos Was The Best Decision

Recording Bump By Week Photos Was The Best Decision

Being pregnant comes with so much excitement. You go through many amazing physical and emotional changes. Nine months seems like a long time to grow a child but then you feel like it passed very quickly. That's why it's so important to record an expecting mother's process with bump by week photos. * This post includes Affiliate Links. Free Resource Library Get access to download all my freebies all at once. Email First Name Free Resource Library Free Resource Library Your information will be kept safe and spam-free. Free Resource Library Get direct access to download freebies all at once in…

July 25, 2018

Read more about the article 15 Helpful Things To Know Before Your Trip To Disney World

15 Helpful Things To Know Before Your Trip To Disney World

My family and I planned a trip to Magic Kingdom at Disney World over the summer that was extremely exciting, yet very overwhelming. There is so much to do in such a short time that I didn't want to miss a beat.We took the whole family: me and my husband, our two young toddlers, and my husband's parents and sister. I was in charge of planning everything and did quite a bit of research to make our trip easier.For anyone planning a trip to Disney World, there are 15 things you really need to know and prepare for. * This post…

July 20, 2018

Read more about the article A Day at Disney World With Toddlers

A Day at Disney World With Toddlers

For our son's 3rd birthday we planned a family trip to Magic Kingdom for one day as a family of 7. This post is how I planned for our trip for 5 adults and 2 toddlers under the age of 3 and how our day actually went. Also see: 15 Things to Know Before Going to Disney -as I have recently split this post into two. * This post includes Affiliate Links. Free Resource Library Get access to download all my freebies all at once. EmailFirst NameFree Resource Library Free Resource Library Your information will be kept safe and spam-free. Our History With…

July 19, 2018

Read more about the article Grocery Shopping With Two Kids: What Worked With a Baby and Toddler

Grocery Shopping With Two Kids: What Worked With a Baby and Toddler

Grocery shopping with two kids sounds simple enough until you actually have to figure out where everyone—and the groceries—are supposed to go. When my kids were both under two, even a basic grocery trip came with logistics I hadn't really thought about before. My toddler still needed to ride in the cart, my baby was often in her infant car seat, and somehow I still needed room for the groceries. Over time, I figured out a few things that made grocery shopping with a baby and toddler much more manageable—from how I arranged everyone in the cart to keeping them…

April 27, 2018

Read more about the article How To Conquer Depression With A Great Motherhood Support Group

How To Conquer Depression With A Great Motherhood Support Group

When you're a stay at home parent with a child, or children, you start to get lonely even though you're not physically alone at all. Even with family support, I often found myself feeling alone. But finding a motherhood support group changed everything. I finally had an outlet with people who would understand because we were all going through the same things.Being a parent is drowning on so many levels. We are pushed and pulled in all sorts of directions with no time to even process our own thoughts. So finding the right motherhood support groups is essential for any mom…

April 22, 2018

Read more about the article Postpartum Recovery After A C-Section

Postpartum Recovery After A C-Section

Giving birth is a miracle, but postpartum stories are rarely shared. Our bodies don't go back to 'normal' and we get hit with the cold hard truth. Let's get real about the realities of the afterbirth period.I don't want to overwhelm you because being a mother is absolutely amazing, but we're not actually always glowing. Well, sort of, but that's because we don't often shower LOL. * This post includes Affiliate Links.If you just gave birth this is what I have to say to you: "Congratulations you just gave birth!! Oh hey, you look like shit by the way. Get ready…

April 20, 2018