Weekends without Husband’s Help
First and foremost I have a message to single mothers and that is: I don’t know how you work full-time, possibly even with multiple jobs and still make time to be an amazing mother. Cheers to you....
View ArticleBalancing Act
While I have always been the type of person who appreciates the importance of having a work/life balance, I never minded working some long days, weekends or evening meetings. I am 28 years old and for...
View ArticleHoliday Traditions and Promises
As our family has recently expanded, I look forward to the holiday season that is quickly approaching. From Thanksgiving at my parents’ to hosting Christmas Eve and spending Christmas Day at my in-laws...
View ArticleKeeping Promise on Baby Nutrition Part 2
Last month I wrote about my commitment to offer my six month old homemade baby food (click here to read post). Since then, it has been going very well. I make enough food in one full day or two half...
View ArticleFeeling Alone and Scared
No – not me, but rather my six month old baby who is already experiencing separation anxiety. It began last Sunday night when she woke up at 2:00 a.m. crying in a tone that I have never heard before....
View ArticleFamilies: We live together and get sick together!
This past weekend everyone in our house was sick; Maddie was getting over a cold that she gave to Mike, myself and my parents. It was an achy, sore, tiring weekend and is the first time we all were...
View ArticleMaking it Easy – Children’s Holiday Gift List
We all know from experience how time-consuming and frustrating shopping for children at any age can be and there is nothing more annoying than parents telling you, “I have no idea what you should get...
View ArticleBalancing Baby’s Routine During the Holidays
For my husband and I, we have our seven-month-old’s daily schedule down to a science and have luckily been able to do that since she was at a very young age. Part of it is luck and the other part is...
View Article12 Reasons 2012 was a Great Year!
2012 was a year I will never forget, full of new beginnings and memories I will forever cherish. Take a look at this list and let us know what reasons 2012 was a great year for you as well. 1. The...
View ArticleReflecting on My Daughters First Christmas
This past Christmas was very special for my husband and me as our eight-month old daughter celebrated her first Christmas. From wrapping her gifts, to snuggling her tight on Christmas Eve, it was a...
View ArticleTrue Confessions – Melissa
This week is a special blogger series where we talk about our true confessions on parenting. Please see my confessions below and feel free to comment on them and also share yours as well. Enjoy! When...
View ArticlePost Holiday Sales
My favorite time after the holidays is searching for the best “after holiday” sales! You can find great local bargains on a wide variety of items. Below are some of my favorite places to shop: Week...
View ArticleBubble Wrapping the House
As I am writing this blog post, my daughter is crawling around me and wanting to push herself up. I know the time is coming when I need to baby proof the house and purchase baby gates, locks, plugs and...
View ArticleMother’s Promise
Over the past eight months I’ve been soul searching for the best qualities and examples I can portray as a mother to my daughter. Never before in my life have I worked so hard at trying to improve my...
View ArticleTechnology Breaking Point
As I write this post on my ipad, I am simultaneously checking my Facebook page and watching TV. While at times I love technology for the convenience and portability it offers, I have become irritated...
View ArticleWant Ad: Mom Seeks Understanding When Sick
29-year-old mother looking for compassion when sick. Prior to her having a baby, her husband helped her when she was sick, doing such things as going to the store when she needed medicine, giving back...
View ArticleRecurring Ear Infections: A Family Determined to Prevent Surgery
Since December 18, 2012, our now ten-month-old daughter has suffered from five ear infections and has had an allergic reaction to two out of the five antibiotics. To say the least, the past two months...
View ArticleChiropractic Sessions in Progress
After six chiropractic sessions for our daughter, I’m pleased to report some good news. First, let me take you to last Saturday, March 2nd. Our daughter had been pulling on her ears all morning and was...
View ArticleWeek 3: Chiropractic Treatment for Ear Infections
The chiropractic sessions are going very smoothly. Maddie is now recognizing the chiropractor and doesn’t fear him as much as she has in the past. While her back and neck seem to be in better...
View ArticleWeek 4: Chiropractic Treatment for Ear Infections
Our daughter has been seeing a chiropractor for the past month and she has not had an ear infection to date! As I’ve mentioned before she was getting ear infections almost every two weeks. As soon as...
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