If you’ve ever witnessed a toddler tantrum, you know that it is incredibly challenging to stay calm as a mommy. You tell your child something they don’t want to hear and then a distressed whining starts. That whine is often followed by a piercing cry, stomping, and flailing. A hot wave rushes through your chest… Read More 6 Tricks to Stay Calm During a Toddler Tantrum
It’s my 31st birthday today! Happy Birthday to me! My husband is off work and we had plans to go to lunch, but then Belly feel asleep and now we’re just waiting for her to wake up… So in the meantime, I’ve been reflecting on my life and thought it would be fun to share… Read More Happy Birthday to Me!
It takes a ton of school supplies to keep a classroom running for an entire year. Although many teachers provide a list for parents at the start of the year, you’re lucky if those supplies make it to Winter Break. And while we’d like to think that schools furnished the materials each classroom needs, that is… Read More 11 School Supplies on Every Teacher’s Wish List
I just received this wooden watch from JORD Watches and it is the perfect accessory for low maintenance, practical mamas. Isn’t it pretty? It’s their Dark Sandalwood and Mint model from the Frankie 35 series and comes in this gorgeous box. I’m loving it so far! You totally need a wooden watch from JORD, too,… Read More 4 Reasons Why Every Practical Mom Needs a Wooden Watch
You have to be super wealthy to be a stay-at-home mom, right? Wrong! While this may be true in some situations, it is not the case for my family. We are not rich! We simply made the decision that me raising our kids full-time outweighs the monetary reward of working outside of the home. Before staying home,… Read More 5 Ways to Survive on One Income and be a Stay-at-Home Mom
Moms do some incredible things. We grow babies in our bellies, function on practically zero sleep, and multitask like nobody’s business. But every now and then we are guilty of acts that defy our imagination or sully the image of the perfect parent we aspire to be. I asked some of my gal pals to… Read More Mommy Confessions: 30 Hilarious Hacks, Fails, and Tales
I must admit that I am a bit of a germophobe mom. I realize that germs are literally everywhere and aren’t always a bad thing, but I become extra vigilant when we’re in public places or around large groups of people. I’m one of those people who only hovers, never sits, on a public toilet seat.… Read More 8 Diaper Bag Essentials for the Germophobe Mom
I love eating! It’s easily my favorite hobby. And during this time of year, yummy food is abundant. Office parties, family dinners, banquets, and buffets. How can you possibly be expected to avoid overeating during all of your celebrations? It always goes like this for me: I see a table full of mouthwatering comfort food and… Read More 10 Tricks to Avoid Overeating During the Holidays
Ask any teacher, and they’ll tell you that their job is hard. The pay is not great, you have long hours, you’re expected to bring work home, and you sometimes deal with kids (and adults) who are disrespectful and unappreciative. That’s what most teachers would say. I would say that the hardest thing about being a… Read More In Memory of Jaliya
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. I only know this because four years ago, I miscarried my first pregnancy. Shortly after it happened, I decided to write about it, and I shared it on Facebook. I was so nervous to put my miscarriage story out there for others to read and for some… Read More My Miscarriage Story
