13 Natural Ways How To Increase Milk Supply
Breastfeeding is a beautiful thing, but sometimes mothers can struggle with low milk supply. This can cause a lot of unwanted stress...
A Father’s Guide to Teaching Your Kid How to Fish
Teaching kids how to fish is a topic that is near and dear to my heart, as I am not only a...
I Ditched My BFF for My Husband, and I Don't Regret...
Back in college I had a best friend with whom I did everything. We lived together. We worked together. We hung out on the...
Why it's OK to say I Don't Want Kids
I am 30 years old with a college degree and a full time job, and have been in a stable relationship for...
10 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding
The average American spends $33,391 on their wedding. Although some may have the means to plan an extravagant wedding, many do...
A Lifetime of Forgiveness - Planning for a Healthy Relationship
“Divorce isn’t an option for me”.
He said this to me with tears in his eyes at the end...
Marriage Advice: Choose to Love Your Spouse Everyday
Marriage is tough and it is certainly not for the faint of heart. 10 years ago, when we were young and in...
I Used to Feel Like a "Single" Married Mom
It’s the 21st Century, women who are working outside of the home is not an unexpected trend to society anymore. Many households with children...
Marriage Tips: How I Come First In My Groom's Eyes
Marriage takes work. Daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly, loving someone exclusively, loving them when they hurt you, offend you, or when they bring you...
7 Ways To Handle Breastfeeding Challenges
Congratulations! Your bundle of joy is finally here and now it’s onto breastfeeding and bonding. There’s no doubt that breastfeeding is best when possible,...
Save Your Ever-Lovin' Mind: 5 Simple Parenting Hacks
Got parenting woes? Bad ‘adult’ days, crying kids, inconsolable babies, and worst yet, you’re at your wits’ end on how to handle it on...
There Actually Is A "Favorite" Kid
No one admits it. Everyone seems to deny it. Yet, we all have one. The favorite kid. Whether you have one or going on...
The Root of Mommy Wars
Can we ditch the terms stay-at-home mom (or SAHM) and working mom? As mothers, we all work. We work to raise our kids and...
How to Stop Enabling Your Adult Children
Gone are the days when most young men and women graduated college in four years, bought a home by age 25 and started their...
Some Obvious And Not-So-Obvious Diet Tips To Keep Your Teeth Healthy
This is a guest post from dentist and author, Dr. Steven Freeman of Elite Smiles.
You brush three times a day. You floss each night....
30 Mid-Life Crisis Moments to Make You Realize You've Hit 30
Growing up we would hear that someone was thirty years old and we would think, "Geez, they are OLD!" There is something that happens...
6 Things Moms Who Have Trouble Pumping Need to Know
Exclusively pumping, pumping and nursing combination, formula feeding, or exclusively breastfeeding. There are several ways to feed your baby, and it depends...
The Emotional Weight on a Mother's Shoulders: What I Wish I...
Everyone has some degree of emotional weight on their shoulders. It is not easy to deal with, but it is unfortunately a...
Important Life Lessons From My Toddler
As parents we think we must teach our children so much about the world. We want to prepare them for success in leading their...
My Experience Adopting Older Kids
Over the years I’d considered adopting. It was something that I had considered doing from the time I began imagining starting...
On Reconnecting With My First Born
A long time ago, it was just you and me.
Every day, from the morning when Dad left for work, until the evening when he...
He Broke The Cliché - Eli #3 of 9
When I found out I was pregnant with our third baby, I thought, “This is perfect! I’ve always wanted three kids!” to get out...
Halloween Hacks For Baby's First Halloween
The moment you've been waiting for is finally here. It's baby’s first Halloween. It’s time to dress up the kids in itchy...
Everything you need to know about donating your hair
As any woman with long hair knows, keeping those tresses long and beautiful is an ongoing challenge. When you’ve finally had enough and are...
I love Fall and there is nothing basic about it
I love fall and there is nothing basic about it. There is so much to love this time of year that has absolutely nothing...
Stop Saying I'm "Lucky" To Breastfeed
"You're so lucky to be able to breastfeed."
Stop. Saying. That.
I am not lucky to be able to breastfeed. It is hard, hard, hard work. Completely,...
How to handle fall activities like a boss
It’s the most wonderful time of year, fall. Only a true fall lover’s eyes well up with tears (happy tears of course) knowing what...
September 26th: "Love Note Day" Got Love Notes To Give?
Email, text, and more emails! When was the last time you took out a piece of paper, a post-it note, or just a small...
Mom is Told Her Baby Isn't Allowed to Cry for More...
United Airlines, after several incidents with passengers in the past two years, is in hot water once again.
This time, a couple taking a...
WHY WE NEED TO LET KIDS MAKE NOISE
Admit it, noisy kids are annoying. Whether you’re a mom of four or a mom of none, we all dread the sound of a...
Should I Text My Ex?
Your ex-partner may be long gone from your life and hundreds of miles away. Or, maybe they're still living on your couch. Either way,...
Best Phones For Kids Instead of a Smart Phone
“Where are you, Honey?”
Having the best phone for kids is almost a necessity in today’s fast-paced, busy, run-around lifestyle. Knowing almost immediately where...
The End of an Era - My Last Baby
It is 3:30 AM as we sit here in the dark and I rock your tiny body while you nurse. As you look up...
5 Things to Do to Help Your Family Member Battling Addiction
This post is sponsored by Seasons in Malibu and contains sponsored content
When someone in your family is battling addiction, helping them fight it can...
How A Broken Ankle Actually Brought Us Closer Together
I heard it.
I thought it was my skate slamming on the floor but the first sound was actually the crack of my ankle bones....
What I've Learned From Watching My Parents Grandparent
I always knew my parents would make amazing grandparents. And they have, the relationship they have with my son has exceeded all my expectations....
