So David is 3. And I’m definitely not here to tell you that we’re pros at the whole bedtime routine thing. But what I will say is that kids love routine. I remember back when I was pregnant with David,…
How to prepare your toddler for a new baby sibling
If you’ve read our story before, you probably learned that David was a bit of an oopsie baby. We found out we were pregnant with him about 6 months after Josh and I got married. However, after he came into…
6 Tips For Hiking With A Baby
Hiking has always been a huge part of our lives and one of mine and Josh’s favorite pastimes. We didn’t want the fact that we had little kids keep us from the things that we loved and, in fact, we…
6 Tips for Day Trips With Small Children
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Surprize by Stride Rite for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. They say to take time to travel before you settle down but… um… what does that mean for…
The Right and Wrong Way To Give Your Spouse Space
I received a comment on the blog recently of a wife who was asking about giving her husband space. To be honest, I think she was hurt by the fact that her husband needed space at all, which I can…
10 Things To Do To Bond With Your Husband
Let’s face it, sometimes life turns into a routine. Honestly, sometimes it’s just easier that way. If you have kids, kids love schedules! Humans are prone to routine. But just as if a bicycle was routinely left out in the…
21 Tips For a Safer Nursery
This is a sponsored post by Nationwide. All opinions are my own. Maybe you’re going to be a brand-new mama and you’ve got the nesting bug or maybe you’re expecting baby #2 and you’re pretty much over the decor…
7 Ways to Prepare Your Child for Their First Day of Preschool or Childcare
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of KinderCare. The opinions and text are all mine. Planning to drop your child off at preschool for the first time? Having a child go to school for the very first…
5 Factors Often Overlooked When Considering Moving to a New Area
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of PUR. The opinions and text are all mine. Moving to a new city can be exciting, but it can also be stressful, nerve-wracking, and a bit of a headache….
8 Ways to Stop a Fight Before it Starts
“Fighting is always fun,” said no one ever. Fights suck. Most of us wish we could avoid them altogether or, at the very least, stop them before they start. Well, there are a few tips and tricks you can use…
3 Ways to Boost Your Energy in the Morning
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Emergen-C for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Hey mama. Having enough energy to get through the day is important, especially for you! Being a mom requires early…
7 Ways to Feel Better About Yourself
Do you ever feel insecure? Ha! That’s probably a silly question. We all get insecure. And if you say you don’t, you’re lying behind a wall of falsehoods! The truth is, we all have our moments. Some of them lasting…