Most women expect to gain weight while pregnant. This isn’t an uncommon expectation, especially in women who are smaller or even average. Women who are overweight or obese, however, may not feel comfortable gaining any more weight than they already […]
I wasn’t always as educated and informed when it came […]
I’ll admit, I haven’t always been the patron saint of […]
When my husband and I decided that daycare wasn’t an […]
My youngest child, Averly, is 17-months-old. She’s the baby of […]
Most women expect to gain weight while pregnant. This isn’t an uncommon expectation, especially in women who are smaller or even average. Women who are overweight or obese, however, may not feel comfortable gaining any more weight than they already have. Many women who find themselves pregnant and are struggling […]
I wasn’t always as educated and informed when it came to car seat safety as I am now. Over the years since I became a parent, I have learned more and more about the importance of safe and correct car seat use. Unfortunately, my diligence when it comes to my […]
I’ll admit, I haven’t always been the patron saint of proper car seat use. I used a bucket seat far too long with my daughter. I buckled her car seat over her bulky, padded winter coat. I let the straps get twisted and tangled and buckled it like that anyways. […]
When my husband and I decided that daycare wasn’t an option for our family, we began looking into hiring someone to care for our children in our home. At first, the task of interviewing candidates felt intimidating, but through the process, we discovered some very important questions every parent should […]
My youngest child, Averly, is 17-months-old. She’s the baby of our family and up until now, she has embraced that role, soaking up every attention she can from my husband and I, as well as her sister and brother. My other two children were extremely independent and anxious to “grow […]
My five-year-old daughter, Madison, absolutely loves little babies. Any time we pass an itty-bitty brand new baby, it prompts dreamy sighs from Madison, followed by “Mommy, can I have another sister?” I’m willing to wager that most parents, whether they plan on more children or not, get this question at […]
If you’re engaged, odds are you’ve already started to plan your wedding or will begin to plan it to. There’s a lot of decisions to be made when planning a wedding and these decisions take time. It can be overwhelming when you first start planning, but there are many great […]
Planning a wedding isn’t always easy and it isn’t always cheap. With other financial obligations and priorities, saving money wherever you can, even on your wedding, becomes of the utmost importance. Here are some great ways to cut the cost of your wedding down. Make Your Own Invitations The invitations […]
A wedding reception is often one of the biggest expenses associated with a wedding. Between food, drinks, decorations and entertainment, the costs can rack up pretty quickly. You can, however, plan an amazing reception and save money on it too. Here are some tips for saving money on the entertainment […]
Planning a wedding isn’t always easy and it isn’t always cheap. With other financial obligations and priorities, saving money wherever you can, even on your wedding, becomes of the utmost importance. Here are some great ways to cut the cost of your wedding down. Make Your Own Invitations The invitations […]