Mom Hacks, Tips & Tricks

What Type Of Mom Are You? Nature, in all of its glory, is full of examples of different types of mothers and families. Our God has masterfully woven together family dynamics of many sorts that we can all relate to in one way or another, especially if we consider how animal families mirror our own. So let's try a little exercise and see what kind of animal-mommy you are. Depending on how you see yourself, I'll tell you some fun things to do in Baton Rouge that are perfect for your mommy-type. Take a read below and tell me... which mommy type are YOU? The Elephant Your home is matriarchal, whether by choice or circumstance. In your circle, mothers are respected and revered...

4 Favorite Summertime Mom Hacks I love a good mom hack. My kids are young and I am happy to take the advice and guidance of more experienced moms. Whether it is for a road trip or a beach trip, I am here for the hacks. I’ve rounded up four of my favorite hacks that are now just part of our everyday life, be it summertime, or anytime. Kid-sized Freezie / Pedialyte pops One of my favorites is to hang a freezie over the rack in the freezer, basically creating two smaller freezies. I then cut it in the middle and give my toddler a more appropriately sized freezie. I’ve also done this with Pedialyte pops, and this is a great way to...

Disclosure :: affiliate links are included below. 5 Amazing Swimsuits for Moms to Look and Feel Your Best This Summer As a mom, you know that summer is all about enjoying the weather and making lasting memories with your family. The last thing on your to-do list should be worrying about finding age-appropriate swimsuits for moms that make you feel comfortable in your own skin – so this post is here to help! Whether you're looking for basic one-pieces, full-coverage bikinis, or even something with a bit of sass, these mom-approved swimsuits will have you feeling confident and fabulous as you soak up some sun this season. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 Swimsuits for Moms Sidestroke For moms who want to...

A Budget-Friendly Birthday They Won't Forget There are a couple of times a year that my family has clusters of birthdays and holidays stacked together. For me, it’s May and June when we have kids’ birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father's Day, grandparents’ birthdays and even our wedding anniversary. Not to mention school and summer camp registration fees and end of school graduation events. Without even blinking, the bank account is drained and we are well on our way to disappointing someone’s special day if we don’t have a plan in place. Wait, it gets worse. Two weeks ago my car decided to unexpectedly become the most unreliable hunk of metal that I owned. The nerve!! In the middle of our most expensive...

Disclosure :: we included affiliate links below, but trust us – you will want to get these items for your kiddos before your next road trip!  It's that time of year again, road trips, vacations, family trips. I mean, honestly, is it ever NOT that time of year? Not for us! We're road trip-aholics. Currently, I have a 9yo, 5yo, and a 3yo, but we've been road tripping since my eldest was four weeks (when we drove to Houston). We've trekked all over: Atlanta, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Houston, Nashville, Natchitoches, just to name a few. Here's a little bit about us, we don't do devices. This isn't a judgment if you do, I promise! We just don't, and I only tell...