Wooooah, mama! Your little one is smack dab in the middle of toddlerhood! You may be overwhelmed some days trying to keep up with your wiggly, opinionated, temperamental kid. It’s important to remember that this stage will be over soon. Try to enjoy watching your child’s development, and be as patient as possible as they … Continue reading What To Expect: 18-24 Months
When we were trying to conceive our 2nd child, I was desperately looking for recipes that included supposedly "fertility boosting" ingredients. Pineapple, grapes, cherries, yogurt and marshmallows are well known for helping assist implantation in various ways, so when I saw this recipe I was on it! The first time I made it, the entire … Continue reading Ambrosia Fruit Salad
Today is our 4th Anniversary, so in honor of that I'm going to share 5 things that I've learned are necessary for a strong marriage. It's been 4 years of ups and downs, intimacy and emotional distance, hardships and easygoing, times of busyness and times of monotony. I've learned that for a marriage to not … Continue reading 5 Habits To Strengthen Your Marriage
I never really cared for summer for so many reasons, but since having a child it's become one of the easiest times of year for me. We can do pretty much any outdoor activity at any time of the day or week. Getting dressed is less stressful. No worries about coats in the car seat, … Continue reading Summer Activities For Toddlers
I'm sure by now you have heard the term "capsule wardrobe", and if you haven't you've definitely heard about minimalism. So, what is all the hubbub about these things? Why are they so desirable? A capsule wardrobe is a minimalist closet. It's making a conscious effort to limit what you put in your closet to … Continue reading Capsule Wardrobe: How To Get Started
A common mentality among women is that since we've had our eggs since we were in our own mother's womb, that our fertility is fixed. While there are several causes of female infertility, all of them can be improved! That doesn't necessarily mean that your fertility struggles can be cured, but there is a chance … Continue reading 10 Tips To Improve Your Fertility
I will seriously never forget the first time I had chicken tetrazinni as an adult. I'm sure that I ate it as a child and it just didn't stick with me, but as a married woman I was always on the prowl for great recipes to make for my family. When I had our first … Continue reading Chicken Tetrazinni
You're finally pregnant and oh so happy! Right?! It's all smiles and butterflies until one day you wake up and something doesn't feel right and *BARF*... oh no... it's come for you. It's the morning sickness. I will always remember my first pregnancy. I wasn't really that sick, but I just didn't know how to … Continue reading 6 Morning Sickness Hacks (+ great snack ideas)
I have never been a kid person. I don't have an imagination, I am terrible at coming up with creative ways to play, and I just plain old don't know what to do with the little humans. When I had my first child, that didn't change. I still am not a kid person. Sure, I … Continue reading 9 Benefits of Letting Your Kids Entertain Themselves
Oooh, mama. You are officially entering toddler territory! Hold on tight, because the craziest times are yet to come. Hopefully this post will help you feel more prepared for the toddler years and assure you that you really can make it with a little bit of knowledge and preparation. Maybe you already feel overwhelmed with … Continue reading What To Expect: 12-18 Months
