You survived the 1st trimester, your 2nd trimester was full of excitement... feeling the baby move for the first time, finding out the gender, seeing those beautiful defined features on your little one's face. But here comes the 3rd trimester and all sorts of new things begin hurting. All of the sudden you can't lift … Continue reading How To Survive The 3rd Trimester With a Toddler
Recently, I started on a journey to make our family healthier. We still love our bagels and pasta nights, but overall I have tried to incorporate less bread and more veggies. It's been a very slow transition, but we have found so many recipes that are absolutely delicious and are completely satisfying without any bread! … Continue reading Bruschetta Chicken Bake
There are few things as daunting in this life as choosing the perfect name for your child. Not only do you have to pick something that you like, that you think they will like, that sounds good with your last name, and that seems to work for their individuality, you must make that decision with … Continue reading Baby Boy Names
Winter is full of wonders. Especially when your child is first old enough to enjoy the seasons, it can be absolutely breathtaking for them to witness their first snow, to check out icicles on the back porch, or to make their first snowman. But as the months go on, it can become monotonous to look … Continue reading Winter Activities For Toddlers
Fall is my absolute favorite time of the year! There are so many things to do and enjoy during autumn. However, enjoying each season to its fullest can be difficult when you have an ornery and energetic toddler to keep up with. Although you can't do absolutely anything with a toddler, there are still so … Continue reading 20 Autumn Activities for Toddlers
There are few things as daunting in this life as choosing the perfect name for your child. Not only do you have to pick something that you like, that you think they will like, that sounds good with your last name, and that seems to work for their individuality, you must make that decision with … Continue reading Baby Girl Names
The first time I made this bread I was a teenager. I was super bored and I googled the ingredients my mom had in her cabinet so I could make something yummy. I found this recipe and was completely amazed at how delightful it was! I absolutely loved it and have been making it regularly … Continue reading Snickerdoodle Bread
One of the best things about your child getting older is that development starts to slow down. In the beginning they are changing clothing and diaper sizes every 2-3 months, along with crazy spurts of growth and mental development. In just a few weeks your baby can seem like an entirely different child! Toddler life … Continue reading What To Expect: 2 years
There are so many frustrating things that go along with pregnancy. We are bombarded with so many new things to worry about and plan, and with our first kids most of us aren't worried about the weight. We just eat and plan and worry. But, those cravings catch up with us. Before a lot of … Continue reading 10 Tips For Healthy Weight Gain in Pregnancy
Self-care is one of those popular things right now that everyone is talking about, but are we honestly doing anything about it? I've read so many self-care blogs that mention doing all these things that nobody has time for. And really, as busy moms, is it worth taking that time away just to come back … Continue reading How To Incorporate Self-Care As A Mother
