I bought this necklace the December after we had Judah. It falls right above my heart and seemed like the perfect "push present" (to myself), and I have worn it practically every day since. And then one day it hit me: Where is my husband’s representation by my heart? Once I received my “Judah” necklace, I put up my “J” necklace that I wore (which stood for Joel)—and I didn’t think twice about it.
I know that is a simple example, but it stopped me in my tracks as I found my faded “J” necklace in the back of a drawer. I think we, as moms, tend to make our children our life and number one priority—without even realizing. Date nights...
As I've mentioned before, I was late to the iPhone party. Not even fashionably late--more like "did your invitation get lost in the mail?" late. Logging onto my Instagram for the first time last year got me so excited. I love blogging, taking pictures, and sharing them with my friends--plus who doesn't love the gratification of people "hearting" or "double-tapping" my photos, which are just extensions of me, right?
After a few months, without realizing, I began seeking out scenes that I could post instead of just living my life as usual. In building up my Instagram feed, I wanted to be able to look back and see my life through the eyes of what others see. Which I hoped...
Thinking about Potty Training for your Little One? Potty Training (PT from here on out) is not something you want to dive into willy nilly. For a successful go at it, you’ll need to prepare, prepare, prepare.
Keys to successful Potty Training
A Proper Introduction – At the first sign of interest in the potty, begin letting your child explore and experience what it’s like to use the potty … the real potty. I recommend using a removable potty seat that you place on top of a standard toilet seat, rather than a separate potty that you’ll have to transition out of eventually and that you can’t take with you when you’re out and about. Get them used to the real...
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I don't know about you, but it seems that once April and May hit, our weekends slowly fill up with trips to bouncy houses, pools, parks, and houses. Birthday party season has officially begun! And I love it! There is just something about celebrating another year, which at Judah's and his friends' ages means that so much has happened in the last 12 months, and their abilities and interests are skyrocketing. So this party season, I rounded up a few of my favorite gifts that hopefully won't break the bank, but will leave the birthday boy or girl excited at the possibilities!
1. Library Tote Bag and Shelf Placeholder. Buy or make...
Traveling is one thing that brings joy to my life. We live in an amazing country that has everything from beautiful beaches to stupendous mountains to grassy plains to chaotic metropolises. So far our family has traveled to Disney World, the Gulf Coast beaches and St. Louis, but I am determined to expose my children (and myself for that matter) to as much of our country as possible. I have compiled a thematic list of vacations so that I have plenty of options to choose from when I feel that my children are at the age where they can experience and appreciate different vacations.
Adventure
Gatlinburg/ Smokey Mountains: A trip for any season. White water rafting during the Summer. Hiking and watching the leaves change in...
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The Best Coffee in BR is Actually in Ascension
The Best Coffee in BR is Actually in Ascension
Like a lot of moms I'm often in need of caffeine on a regular basis and...
