Before the bright blue “lava” had finished flowing from the papier-mâché volcano at my first baby’s over-the-top gender reveal party, I was already hearing things like:
“Oh, you’ll love it! Boys are so much easier than girls!”
“Boys are basically noise...
A Note from the Author: I would like to acknowledge that, in the grand scheme of things, our family has been far luckier than so many others during this pandemic. I do understand that a party is a frivolity...
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30 Must Have Children's...
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How to Build an Art Cart for Home
If you have a...
Must Own Mardi Gras Books for Kids
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It’s that time of the year. Pumpkins, ghosts, goblins, witches, zombies, and monsters. No, I’m not talking about your extended family reunions, JUST KIDDING! It’s Halloween. My favorite holiday. While most people love scary decorations, haunted houses, and pumpkin...
Toddler Travel Tips:
After scouring the internet and consulting with friends on the best ways to travel with a toddler, I found a few tips pretty helpful. My goal is to share 6 tips that made our traveling experience easier...
Many of us have great memories of cooking with our Mothers or Grandmothers. We talk about some amazing recipes we make for special occasions that were passed down over the generations. Most of those memories are of us when...
Recently, we picked up a kid from daycare for the last time. This was a known event, an understood timeframe, but even still, the grief of the day came quickly. I found myself in tears more than once in...
“It’ll just click {snaps fingers} one day!” They said.
On the enneagram scale, I am a 3. I am a very driven person who loves to achieve her goals. I’ve been that way my entire life and motherhood has only...
Dear Cocomelon: Thank you for Existing
As a toddler mom, it’s not easy to get much done when my toddler is awake. As much as I think I’ll get laundry, work, or a quick moment to rest, you’re instantly pulled...
Well, since my last hack article, I STILL don’t have time to deal with all the things life throws at me. So, I’ve continued to cut corners with a few more hacks and tips that seem a bit unconventional...
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The truth about the summertime surge of RSV
If you live in the South, you have likely heard that Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) has been running rampant, which is unusual for this...
Hello Summer! While now that we are adults “summer break” does not necessarily exist for us working parents, it still can be enjoyable! With most things being more open now, there are many fun things to do this summer...