In this culture we live in, there are so many opinions about what mothers should do; and it seems like no matter which way we choose to go we get looked down on for our decision by someone. While I have nothing against working mothers (and I know it can be a tough decision to … Continue reading “What do you do all day?” – a peek into the life of a SAHM
Friends, the time has come: you have a toddler! It's been a long year, I'm sure, and here you are with a walking, talking, miniature human. While there are a seemingly endless amount of rules about how to feed and take care of an infant, those rules lessen the older your little one gets. Things … Continue reading Meal Tips + Ideas: 12-18 Months
Hey there, fellow mama. To tell you the truth I am not one of the healthiest people around. My kid eats far too many chicken nuggets and mac n' cheese, and if we are being honest I have let him have juice since he was a year old. He spends plenty of time in front … Continue reading 5 Tips To Raise A Healthy Kid
Being a stay-at-home mom can be absolutely life draining. It can be lonely, depressing, and make you feel like your life has no meaning. Now, I don't say these things to be a downer. It's just true! Between the way that our culture promotes working motherhood like it's the only way and the loneliness that … Continue reading 5 Tips For Thriving As A SAHM
Beginning solid foods with your baby can be really overwhelming. It's just like any other other thing you'll teach your baby to do, but it's most likely the first big thing you'll be doing with your wee one, aside from bottle feeding and sleeping all day. When I started solids with my first, I truly … Continue reading Meal Ideas + Tips: 6-9 Months
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
Becoming a mommy is such a crazy, life-changing experience. There are so many choices to make, things to learn and new roles to fill. For some of us, whether or not to stay at home is pretty much decided for us. Some of you are single mommies. Of course, you don't have this option and … Continue reading Should You Be A Stay-At-Home Mom?
Being a mom is crazy overwhelming. Whether you have tons of experience with kids or you have never touched a baby before in your life, being pregnant is a scary thing. Soon you will be completely responsible for taking care of a helpless little being! I don't know about you, but I wondered how I … Continue reading Ultimate Guide: The First Year
Two and a half years ago, the mommas of Africa taught me how to wrap up a baby. These mommas cooked for hours on end (and NOT the easy kind of cooking we do, that's for sure), cleaned their dirt floor huts, walked for miles upon miles, cared for their children (and possibly their sister's, … Continue reading Mothers Of Another World
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