If you had told me when I was a newlywed that I would birth one of my babies in my bedroom, I would have looked at you like you were crazy. Yet there I was, almost eleven years later, giving birth to my fourth child in a tub at the foot of my bed. Birthing each of my five children led me on a journey full of change. As a young newlywed (I was 23 when I had my first), I felt … [Read more...] about Home Vs. Hospital Birth: Which Option Is Right for You?
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Best Dinosaur Crafts for Kindergarten
Does your toddler love dinosaurs? My son recently went to a dinosaur museum for the first time, and it is all he talks about now. He loved seeing the ginormous dinosaurs and can’t wait to go back. He keeps asking for new dinosaur toys and shows. I thought doing some dinosaur art together would be perfect to entertain him and get his creative juices flowing. I will be sharing … [Read more...] about Best Dinosaur Crafts for Kindergarten
Best Parental Control Apps You Need to Know for Kids
The internet has been a brilliant invention, providing a world of information and interactive entertainment with just a few clicks of a mouse. However, while it was created with good intentions in mind, like with anything it can be used for nefarious purposes. For parents, this can be a major source of concern as they simply can’t always be present with their children while … [Read more...] about Best Parental Control Apps You Need to Know for Kids
Best Indoor Games for Kids at Home
Being a mom for four can be exhausting on a good day, but add in cold (or hot!) weather when sending kids out to play is not an option and you have chaos. I soon learned I needed to learn some survival skills. The most useful skill on days like this is to have some activities that will burn off some energy and keep them busy. Close behind is having the right supplies at your … [Read more...] about Best Indoor Games for Kids at Home
How To Make Lasting Memories On a Budget
As a single mother, my parenting goals are usually two fold: Make fun and lasting memories with my kids (yay!) and stick to a budget (nay!). Sometimes, these two goals can seem to conflict with each other: I would love to take my children on a world class cruise to make amazing memories, but unless there is a cruise line accepts Monopoly money, that won’t be in the cards for … [Read more...] about How To Make Lasting Memories On a Budget