Kindergarten: The First Steps in Understanding the World is Bigger Than...
Sending my first baby off to kindergarten is a huge milestone for our family, finally concluding the end of toddlerhood, the first test of...
My Surprising Journey To Better Health And Wellness Part 2
If you missed part 1 of my surprising journey to better health and wellness, please read that first, here.
I left my doctor’s office,...
The Benefits of Free Cord Blood Banking
The business of staying healthy has become a billion dollar industry. From high cost prescriptions to elective cosmetic procedures, the range of available medical...
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 not have a...
32 Life Lessons I’ve Learned In 32 Incredible Years
A Birthday Girl's Reflections of Life Lessons on Motherhood, People, and Health
If someone were to hand me a list of outrageous events that...
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs
Taking the step toward being an entrepreneur isn’t an easy choice. For moms in particular, that choice may be one of necessity. Entrepreneurship empowers...
Breastmilk Oversupply Problems & Solutions
If you're one of the lucky women that produces too much breast milk, you know that this blessing can sometimes be a "curse," from...
My Year With Postpartum Depression – How I Got Better
My journey with postpartum depression has been long, surprising, and transforming. You can read more about my story in parts 1, 2, and 3....
How to be a Leader in Your Community
Did you know that only 21% of Congress seats are held by women, while in the Senate only 19% of senate seats are occupied...
Infertility: 5 Things I Wish I Would’ve Known
Did you know that 1 in 8 American couples will struggle with infertility? That's over 6 million people in the United States alone. If...
Moms Supporting Moms: Tips for Mental and Physical Wellness
Motherhood is a journey that can be challenging, yet rewarding at the same time. Mothers are the backbone of every family and their role...
14 Unique and Fun Wedding Traditions from Around the World
Gathering together and celebrating two people who have managed to fall head over heels in love with one another is nothing new. Humans have...
Welcome Nicholas Robert!
Recently, our second Daily Mom baby arrived in this world. Writer Krista, her husband Jon and daughter Gia, welcomed a new baby boy on...
My Journey Through The 75 Hard Challenge
Every year seems to see its fair share of diet crazes, and for the most part, these crazes are not sustainable and do not...
My Unassisted Home Birth Story
My decision to have an unassisted home birth with my third child was not something spontaneous. I have always loved the idea of being...
Why I Didn’t Redshirt My Child
Academically redshirting your child is a topic often discussed by parents as their children get ready to enter kindergarten. In short, redshirting your child...
Estranged with Family: Parentless Parenting
Growing up is not the same for every person. While we like to hope that everyone on this planet grows up in a healthy...
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...
Mommy Brain: The Baby Cry, & Beyond
Have you fallen victim to the “mommy brain” dilemma? The time when you walk into a room and you don’t know why you’re there?...
Why We March For Our Lives
On April 16th, 2007, I distinctly remember waking up and having this feeling that something was wrong- even before I’d turned on the news,...
My Real Life Breastfeeding Problem And How It Could Affect You
From the moment I found out I was pregnant with my first child, I had visions of rocking and nursing that baby for hours...
4 Steps to Make Your Backyard Movie Night Party a Memorable...
Summer is upon us, and with her, she brings backyard barbecues, pool parties, and all sorts of fun outdoor activities. If you want to...
The Best Tips to Survive a “No Spend Month”
My husband and I went from a married couple that could barely achieve their monthly budgeting goals to budgeting masters and completing a full-blown...
36 Tongue Twisters To Tease Everyone From Toddlers to Teens
Tongue twisters test your talent to talk terrifically through words that twist, turn and tease your tongue. Tongue twisters strengthen mouth muscles and English...
REAL LIFE CONFESSIONS OF A SAHM
Nobody said marriage would be easy. And you certainly don’t hear people tossing around phrases like “it’s all rainbows and butterflies” when describing those...
How to Maintain a Long Distance Relationship
Long distance
relationships are becoming a common occurrence today. Though
technology makes our world seem smaller and smaller, many couples still find
themselves in the situation where...
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 very common...
A Guide to Surviving Kids Shows
Picture this: you're with your child, having a jolly time playing with Little People and that precious face looks up at you with her...
POSTPARTUM HEMORRHAGE: THE POSTPARTUM EXPERIENCE I WASN’T PREPARED FOR
Being pregnant for me was like being a kid in a candy store. Literally. I ate whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted, because I...
Our Thouhts on the NFL Protest and Why You Should Be...
Last week, The NFL spoke to Americans and the world with a silent action that has rung loudly throughout stadiums, homes, dinner tables, and...
Are There Safe Medications While Breastfeeding?
Who does not love the pretty flowers and the warm sun that comes along with this new season? It is officially spring and lovely...
Losing A Baby After My Infertility Journey
It wasn't meant to be. This is so common, it will be ok. You can try again. This was the universe's way of giving...
Why A Convenience Store Should Be Your Stop for Your Cross...
It's PCS season, which means there is chaos reigning in many military households this summer. But, as always, it's controlled chaos because if we...
The Incredible Benefits of Breastfeeding Past 6 Months
The benefits of breastfeeding past 6 months improve the health and cognitive abilities of mothers and babies, especially when nursing extends to one year...
What I’ve Learned From Loss
Grief, although a natural part of life, is a topic most people avoid. At least I used to, until my sister died. The words...
10 Recipes With 10 Ingredients Or Less: Quick Meals for Busy...
Every mom feels that cooking for the family is a daunting task. Nowadays, with the constraints of work, school, and other commitments, it can...
