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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Goal Setting Tips and Tricks for Kids
Even at such a young age, the newest generation has lived through some of the most trying times the world has seen. This has brought about changes to education, economy, healthcare, and social lives. As parents dealing with the ever changing world our kids are growing up in, we need a good way to help them navigate the world in a way that will help them to be … [Read more...] about Goal Setting Tips and Tricks for Kids
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
9 Fun Family Christmas Traditions to Help Children Find Meaning
Christmas is a magical time of year for young and old. It's time to reflect on the things that matter most. While the chaos of shopping, wrapping, and gifting can be overwhelming, focusing on wholesome family traditions can ground us and keep our focus on the real reason for Christmas. For kids, traditions not only provide something consistent to look forward to, they also help … [Read more...] about 9 Fun Family Christmas Traditions to Help Children Find Meaning
How to have an Unforgettable, Affordable Christmas
' The holiday season is quickly approaching, and if you're like me, you're watching your dollars dwindle much more quickly due to inflation. People around the country are having to trim their budgets, which likely includes trying to stretch every dollar this Christmas. While adults realize the need to cut back, kids still expect the magic they are used to finding on Christmas … [Read more...] about How to have an Unforgettable, Affordable Christmas