Let’s face it, breastfeeding is hard! It’s not always fun and sometimes it hurts and it certainly is not always easy. But is it worth it? That answer, of course, will vary from mama to mama. Many mothers cannot breastfeed for a number of reasons, but for a mother who is willing and able to give her child … Read more
If you are a family that travels a lot, you know that having a convertible car seat or a high-back booster seat can be a huge pain. The stress of having the luggage and kids’ seats is just beyond words. You don’t know if the seat is going to be damaged or dirty. When you … Read more
A child’s life is full of delightful new experiences, especially during the early years. When I was pregnant with my son, I wanted something to document all these precious memories. After searching around, nothing really spoke to me, even with some very expensive options. We got gifted a baby book from the baby shower. It … Read more
If you’re like most moms, you’re constantly on the go and frequently use your smart phone in the car, if you’re like me, I always use Google Maps for directions! So, having a smart phone holder for your car makes makes it a lot safer while driving. Here’s a great, cheap DIY phone holder that … Read more
You know when your kids start to grow up a little, they start wanting to choose their own costume. My son is finally old enough this Halloween to do so and he loves anything that is construction related. Gues what he wanted to be? A bulldozer! It was no surprise since he was talking construction … Read more
Some of you mamas might not know how to sew or think you can’t sew, but anyone can learn. It may sound intimidating to some of you but it is the best experience. Two years ago, when I was pregnant with my second daughter, Lilah, my mother-in-law and I decided to make her bedding since … Read more
You know old furniture can be turned into something more beautiful. When you DIY them, they’ll look more beautiful than ever. Just like turning Cinderella’s old rag into a beautiful gown, you can transform a piece of old furniture into modern or new furniture. On Craigslist, an old dresser was found, and we had to … Read more
What inspired the theme of your child’s party? His nickname in utero was “doodlebug” and then once he arrived my husband started calling him “bug,” so we decided to do a bug-themed birthday party. What is one element of the party that you are particularly proud of? I really loved all the creative names for … Read more
I believe the best way to teach a child is to make sure they’re having too much fun to notice they’re learning. For toddlers, playtime is learning time. I’m always looking for toddler activities that are as fun and engaging as they are educational. I’ve compiled a list of the top 10 activities that my … Read more
Have you ever heard of a ‘cake smash’ photo session? It is a special and fun event for your child before they turn one. The child is given a cake to eat or smash, and you take pictures of videos as memories. You can set up a beautiful backdrop and decoration to make the space … Read more