DISCLAIMER: This is not a paid review. I am not affiliated with Monat in any way. This is my personal opinion & experience, as well as what I have researched about the product. Take that as it is, not as anything more. I hope this review helps you decide whether or not you would like … Continue reading An Honest Monat Review
YAY! You are pregnant! Whether you have been planning this for years or it was the shock of a lifetime, here you are. Congratulations, mama. You have so much to look forward to. But the truth is, those first three months can be really REALLY hard. In my experience, the first three months of pregnancy … Continue reading What To Expect: The 1st Trimester
Are you one of those mamas that struggles to get good stuff into your wee babe's mouth? I honestly do not have what I would consider a "picky" child... but I still find myself putting a significant amount of effort into getting the "right" nutrients into him! My child loves mac n' cheese, hot dogs, … Continue reading Toddler Fruit & Veggie Ice Cream
As long as I've been married, I was under the impression that immediately upon conception you could have pregnancy symptoms. After having a kid, and lots of google "research", I've learned several things that might be helpful to you if you are in that horrendous 2-week wait! You cannot have pregnancy symptoms until the fertilized … Continue reading Conception, Implantation, Missed Periods and everything in between….
Lasagna was always one of my favorite dishes as a child. The warm, gooey, richness of all the layers of cheese and sauce delighted me. My mom always told me that it was unhealthy, and I assumed that it was a lot of work. So, I just decided I was never going to make it. … Continue reading Lazy Lasagna
It seems like most people in this day and age prefer small families. It's the cultural norm, and it's seen as a little "out there" if you plan to have more than 2-3 kids. So how about those of us who want to have more? I'm right there with you: I would like to have … Continue reading Pros & Cons To Big Families
Disclaimer: This is NOT a paid review. I am not affiliated with SeneGence/Lipsense in any way. I am not getting any compensation from SeneGence for this review and I am not gaining anything from writing this. This is a totally honest opinion about Lipsense products and what I have experienced with using them. You have … Continue reading The Truth About Lipsense
How many of you have had one of those moments where you are talking to someone and your insides are cringing, but you have a giant smile plastered on your face? I hope I'm not alone in this! I'm sure that we all have people that aren't our cup of tea, or that just make … Continue reading I’m Not Being Fake
When we first got married, I really thought that we had the romance of a lifetime. We were perfectly opposite of each other, but got along perfectly. I literally NEVER could have thought up a more ideal man for me. Then reality hit. It turns out that we wash dishes differently, wipe the counters differently, … Continue reading Why Love Languages Matter
Guys, Chicken Alfredo is one of those comfort foods that my mouth literally waters for. And get this: before I was pregnant with my first child, I hated all things cheese... which included Chicken Alfredo (and all cheesy pasta dishes for that matter). Then, this little miracle came into my belly, and immediately cheese was … Continue reading Homemade Chicken Alfredo