Packing a Diaper Bag for 2
Packing a diaper bag full of necessary gear for one child can be a daunting task. Adding in all the must-have items for a...
Can you choose your baby’s gender?
Are you the mom of three boys and you are just dying to get that baby girl you've always dreamed of? Or, maybe you...
11 Unexpected Lullabies for your Bedtime Routine
Let’s admit it. Bedtime routines can oftentimes become a bit of a power struggle. Kids don’t want to brush their teeth, they don’t want...
Easy Prayers For Children To Learn
What could be more challenging for a parent than trying to teach the concept of God to a small child? How about finding easy...
Fun With Fire Truck Games
Is your little one making siren sounds in his sleep? Fire trucks and firefighters are fascinating for so many toddlers and children. It must...
The Blessingway: Celebrate Mom Before the Birth
Like a baby shower is used to celebrate a new baby and gift the parents with the things they might need to raise baby,...
10 Tips on How to Live with your Parents Again
Chances are, you flew the coop a while ago. Whether it’s been 15 years or 15 months, that time of living with your parents...
Make College Affordable: Tips for Finding College Scholarships
Most people believe that college scholarships are only available to the crème de la crème. However, there are thousands of scholarships from all kinds...
Carrier Guide: JJ Cole
You want to be cradling your baby from birth to long beyond but you don't want the hassle of long strands of fabric or...
Packing for an OCONUS Move: Tips and Lists
There's a commercial that plays daily on the American Forces Network (AFN, as the hip folks call it) that dramatizes what not to do...
5 Benefits of Winter Swimming Lessons
Swimming is a life skill that should be taught to all children. Many parents put their children’s swimming lessons on hold when summer ends....
Why Adult Children Need Their Parents More than Ever
Parents. What is the deal about needing our parents? As a young adult, I envisioned that one day I would not need my parents...
Natural Cures for Carsick Kids
Nothing can ruin a vacation more quickly than dealing with carsick kids before you even arrive at your destination. If you're looking for safe...
5 Unique Baby Shower Gifts
Your summer schedule is packed full of baby showers. It seems like every weekend you're headed to Babies R Us, carrying a registry list...
Candy-Free Easter Basket Ideas For Your Toddler
It seems like so much on the market today that is intended to go inside of Easter baskets is centered around one common item:...
8 Fall Activities To Do With A New Baby
 Everyone loves fall. With fall comes exciting new activities, traditions, and holidays. This particular fall season is even more exciting with a new baby....
I’m Married to a Military Doctor
I am married to a doctor and a sailor. Trust me, they’re the same person! Being married to a military doctor has demonstrated that...
Teacher Appreciation Gifts: 5 Gifts Teachers Will Actually Love
This week, all around the country, students and parents are taking the time to celebrate the people who so selflessly look after and inspire...
Hilarious Hanukkah Jokes To Fill 8 Nights with Laughter and Giggles
Hannukah jokes add laughter to family get-togethers during the Festival of Lights. Your children will love a couple of Hannukah jokes during the eight-day...
How To: Photographing Your Pregnancy
Taking the time to capture the amazing changes that your body goes through during pregnancy can sound difficult when you’re low on energy and...
6 Things You May Not Know About Secondary Infertility
Holding your baby for the first time is still engrained in your mind as though it were only yesterday that they were born. You...
Electronic-free Ideas to Keep Kids Busy at a Restaurant
For adults, restaurants are fun. The ambiance. The food. The conversation. Not having to cook. The drinks. It’s relaxing and enjoyable. For kids though,...
How Talking About Marriage Helps you Stay Married
Talking about marriage is one of those things that people either love or hate. If you’re in a good marriage, you may be more...
6 Popular Potty Training Methods
Potty training is not a one-size-fits-all process. Each child is unique and will be ready for the process on their own time. When you...
Non-Traditional Alternatives for High School
All parents want to make the best choices for their children. Schooling is no exception. Which school is the best school? Is public school...
26 Kid Friendly Ideas for Sharing a Bedroom
Families large and small all know the struggle of trying to create, design and develop ideas for sharing a bedroom. Whether the children in...
How Stressed Parents Impact A Child
Stress is a natural part of everyone’s daily lives. It can be due to lack of sleep, hectic schedules, getting kids to school, work...
Fun Facts about Christmas Carols to Put You in the Holiday...
Everyone has a favorite Christmas carol. It may be a song from your favorite Christmas movie. Maybe it is one you sang in church...
A Couch For A Small Space: Meet Elephant In A Box
Finding a couch for a small space can be very tricky. And now, in light of work and school closures, a majority of people...
DIY Calm Down Jar for Toddlers
Discipline can be one of the hardest parts of parenthood. So, finding a tool that helps parents communicate with their child in times of...
Creating a Registry for Baby #2
Are you of the mindset that each child is deserving of their own baby shower, regardless of their birth order? Check out our suggestions...
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 love, planning...
7 ideas for self-development during pregnancy
Once the early symptoms of pregnancy are over and the second trimester has begun, many expectant mothers start wondering what options of self-development they...
What is Diaper Rash and How can you stop it
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Balmex for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.
Your sweet little baby is plagued...
How to Stop Enabling Your Grown 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...
5 Reasons Why Every New Mother Needs Maternity Photos
For some pregnancy is a magical time, for others not so much…but no matter which way you feel about your 9 months with child,...
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...
