We have four young children ages 8 all the way down to 1. Since I've been through most stages four times over, I've tried many different products. Coming from a mom who has gone many nights without sleep, I'm willing to try different things to accomplish some rest. Desperate times call for desperate measures and I've been known to use living room camp outs as a way to get the older kids to sleep faster some nights. I was excited to partner with Mommy's BLISS, who was founded in 1999.  They Read more [...]

*I was provided with a Boba wrap. All opinions are my own. I was in the delivery room when my nephew Drew was born. I heard his first cry and fell in love with him immediately. From the time that he was first able to play, my favorite way to spend time with him is just playing. Sitting on the floor or running around the backyard, forgetting about all of the adult things going on in my life and just  taking his lead and playing. He is well aware of my love of playing with him and has grown Read more [...]

It seems like life is always so busy. A few days rarely go by where we don't have to run errands, visit someone, run get groceries, or just head to the library for some reading time. Just this past week we took a visit to the library for their story hour and then went for a walk around town. (Since we live in the country on a dirt road, we have to make a point to go somewhere to "take a walk.") When we do run short errands or head somewhere for a short period of time such as the library or church, Read more [...]

*I was provided with a Carter's gift card in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own. Before Kelsie was born, I knew that my sister was a bit worried about getting all pink clothing for her, because she got bored of putting her son in blue clothing all day everyday, and thought she'd get sick of pink, too. So while shopping for the baby I was keeping my eyes open for unique colors for baby girl clothing like greens, yellows, oranges, and bright blues. Every time I shopped, I wound up with Read more [...]

With the holidays coming up, I end up with the same problem every year.  There is no place for our youngest to sit to eat at relatives houses.  For Christmas at my Grandma's, she does have one high chair but there are usually a few little ones who could use it.  So whoever is quick enough gets to use it while the rest are left holding their child while trying to juggle feeding them and eating themselves.  Not an easy task amidst all the people and hustle and bustle.  The other issue I have Read more [...]