Kids are sometimes gross. Like really gross. But what if I told you that there is a whole list of gross things parents do too? Oh yes. There is a list of nastiness surrounding the disgusting endeavors we must face as parents. Think you are exempt from doing gross things as a parent? Let’s see…
Water birth. Some ladies are completely against it, claiming it is something for the hippies. Others simply skip over it, stating it is just not for them. But for those of us who are curious enough to try it, is it as miraculous as they make it sound? In my opinion, absolutely! With the birth…
Every pregnant mother has fears in her days of early pregnancy of issues like an ectopic pregnancy. But what happens when you fall under the suspicion of your pregnancy being ectopic? What does this potential diagnosis mean to you, and how do you navigate the process of managing the pregnancy? After experiencing my ectopic pregnancy…
Browsing through the latest issue of InStyle the other day, I found myself giddy about the fashion trends for Spring/Summer. Don’t get me wrong. Ask my ten year old and she would tell you my mom’s fashion has been less than on point in the past. This however, would be coming from a child who…
My Ectopic Pregnancy Story In August of 2018 (on my birthday actually), I took the leap and went into my lady doctor to have a trusted IUD (Paragard) placed. You see, following my third traumatic pregnancy, and the birth of my second healthy, but NICU-bound baby, it was heavily suggested that I DO NOT become…
Looking for a great location for a romantic, midwest weekend getaway? Look no further than the Isle Casino and Hotel in Bettendorf, Iowa. This year for Christmas, Dustin and I decided that in lieu of traditional gifts, we wanted to get each other experiences. Small trips or getaways where just the two of us could…
February is right around the corner, and you know what that means. You better have your kid start signing those Valentine’s Day cards because that shit takes forever. Seriously though, have you started thinking about your kids Valentines Day cards? Are you the mom who helps her kiddo print/make their own at home, or do…
The third time’s a charm. At least that is what they say, right? Well with the birth of my third child, came many things that my husband and I decided we were doing differently. Would we let this child swing from the chandeliers and slide down stairway banisters? Would we make her wear a helmet…
Blogging for business can be super rewarding, but also super time-consuming if you are trying to do it all on your own. Aside from creating great content, you are also responsible for promotion, providing amazing photography, web design, coding, and more. As a mom, you started your blog as a way to have a business…
It takes a village to raise a child. We have all heard that age-old phrase. What they failed to mention is that this village NEEDS to be comprised, at least partially, of other mamas. You need mom friends! You know the types. Those ladies that are going to go rollin’ into the parent pickup line…