The only 8 baby items you actually need (from a mom of 4)
This post was also featured in the October 2018 issue of Tampa Bay Parenting magazine. Stop stressing over the nursery and just …
How I combined formula and breastfeeding for our last baby
I received product and compensation from Mead Johnson Nutrition to create this post written by me. All experiences and opinions expressed in …
Do you know I’m your Mommy?
My baby is away from me for a lot of time each day, and sometimes, I wonder if she really knows I’m her …
Your marriage will make it past the baby years
This post was also featured on For Every Mom, and even inspired this Facebook video. The years of raising young children can be …
7 Mom hacks it took me 3 kids to learn
I’ve been a mom for 5 years, and I just recently started doing a few things that have made my life so …
Why there aren’t many pictures of my youngest child
My dear thirdborn, It was a typical Wednesday night. We’d just finished dinner, and by the time I’d finished clearing the table and …
What it’s really like to fly with 2 kids 2 and under
For most moms, it’s one of the most dreaded situations you could ever encounter. Flying with kids. Alone. Oh, and they’re both 2 …
Kendall’s Dragons Love Tacos 1st birthday party
I’m awful at planning parties, but I’ve learned to give myself grace to just have fun, and not stress. I know you don’t …
You know it’s your third kid when…
I’ve been through the third pregnancy, and now I’m getting down to life with 3 boys 4 and under. And laughing at how …
A real picture of post-pregnancy: 10 months
This post is part of my series, A Real Picture of Post-Pregnancy, where I document my journey of losing 52 pounds of baby …
The day I asked him to never grow up
In the craziness of raising young kids, sometimes, it can be hard to remember what’s really important. And how fast the time goes. …
That time I appeared on the TODAY Show with no makeup and in my pajamas
Sure, I’ll own it. I’ve always dreamed of being on the TODAY Show (especially now that I’m on the TODAY Parenting Team). Well, …
3 Ways to get rid of the baby pouch
After a few kids, sometimes all the working out in the world still doesn’t get rid of the “baby pouch.” You know, …
A real picture of post-pregnancy: 5 months
This post is part of my series, A Real Picture of Post-Pregnancy, where I document my journey of losing 52 pounds of baby …
5 Things you should never say to a new mom
As a mom of 2 toddlers and a 3-month-old, there are a few phrases that seriously grate the nerves, even more than …
8 Reasons being the middle child rules
The full version of this post was first published on Parenting.com. Middle Child Day is August 12, and even though middle children …
Tired mom survival guide: How I’m making it through the day
This post is sponsored by Starbucks Refreshers, which shouldn’t be a surprise because I’ve talked about my love affair with the Pike #refreshersrun …
My screen-free breastfeeding struggle
Thanks to Target for sponsoring this post! But, as always, all opinions are mine, and I only write about products I already …
This is your furniture after kids
We recently started setting up the baby’s room. (You know, because he’s 2 months old and all. #thirdchildproblems) Anyway, we needed to buy some …
Video blog: Behind-the-scenes of my local TV appearance
I thought it’d be fun to give you guys a sneak peek at what it’s like to be behind-the-scenes at a TV …
The third baby: Life goes on
Thanks to Target for sponsoring this post! But, as always, all opinions are mine, and I only write about products I already use and …
Dear breastfeeding moms, Is it really that hard to cover up?
This article was also featured on POPSUGAR. This post isn’t meant to start a war against the public breastfeeding movement. It’s just my …
A real picture of post-pregnancy: 1 month
This post is part of my series, A Real Picture of Post-Pregnancy, where I document my journey of postpartum weight loss and …
A real picture of post-pregnancy
Well, we’re here. I’m finally not pregnant anymore. (Hallelujah!) On April 30, after 41 weeks of pregnancy and an intense, 1-hour labor, we …
Dear Baby, Thank you for finding my heart
After 2 years of chasing toddlers and breaking up the hourly fights over everything from milk cups to their favorite Star Wars toy, …
A real picture of pregnancy: 40 weeks
This post is part of my series, A Real Picture of Pregnancy, where I document my pregnancy every 4 weeks. But rather than …
One-handed mom tricks: The stuff we can do while holding a baby
Part of this post was featured in a segment on Suncoast View, which airs in Sarasota and Tampa, Florida. Scroll to the …
How to upcycle old, stained, tacky onesies
This post was also featured on The Stir by CafeMom. No matter how many times you say you don’t want characters or …
The sting of comparison (& why I should stop reading other blogs)
Every day, her email comes in, some time between 12:03 and 12:20pm. And every day, my heart sinks. Uggg, it’s her. She’s not someone …
16 Real ways to stop yelling at your kids
I felt my face turning hot. I tried to take a deep breath. But there was already dragon fire, burning a hole in …