Finding Joy In The Journey
Last night, when I was tucking in my 4-year-old, he wrapped his little arms around my neck, smushed his head next to mine, and told me I was “cool”. It was a simple, small moment in life but it will be one of those memories that stick in my mind forever. All moms need to … Read more
Looking for the best books to teach your young kids about feelings and emotions? Picture and storybooks about emotions and feelings are an excellent way for kids to learn and understand what different emotions are and how to deal with them. Begin reading these books to your child even when they are an infant and … Read more
When our son was 2, he decided that napping wasn’t all it was cracked up to be and decided to go on a 2-year-old nap strike. We knew he would be miserable without his afternoon nap but weren’t sure how to handle it. Thankfully, after doing some research, we discovered that it wasn’t necessarily permanent. … Read more
(Or Maybe Even Your Whole House!!) It’s true, one of the best ways to get a good night’s sleep is to have a fresh-smelling clean room but some days, it is just hard to get motivated! You may look at your messy bedroom (or your kid’s room) and think, UGH, I’m just not feeling it. … Read more
Get Your Glow On With One of These Homemade Anti-Aging Face Packs! Life can be hard on our skin, especially those bits that are exposed a little more than we’d like. Face and hands to be specific. Especially if you live in a colder climate, winter weather can wreak havoc on your face. But, of … Read more
Blend Lavender And Frankincense Essential Oil For A Simply Amazing DIY Face Serum When it comes to DIY skin serums, you can concoct something as simple or as complex as you’d like. But if you’re not sure where to begin, a basic lavender and frankincense blend is a great place to start for more youthful, … Read more
Helpful Hints For Night Time Potty Training Should you wake your child to pee at night for potty training or not? To wake or not to wake, that is the question when it comes to nighttime potty training your child. Will you take the dream wee approach and lift your child half-asleep onto the toilet … Read more
What Can You Put In A New Mom Care Package That She Will Absolutely Love? 20+ fabulous ideas that she will NEED, LOVE, and are sure to please any new mommy! Putting together a thoughtful new mom care package for your friend who just had a baby doesn’t have to be difficult. We’ve taken the … Read more
Looking For Some Great Essential Grounding Oils To Try? The world of essential oils is filled with amazing aromas. And every single oil has unique properties serving different purposes. Many benefits are physical, while others are mental, emotional, and spiritual. When it comes to grounding oils for earthing meditation or your connective yoga practice, having … Read more
Babies are EXPENSIVE!!! But having a baby on a budget is totally doable! They are worth every penny but that doesn’t mean you can’t or shouldn’t try to save a few bucks along the way! One thing I learned so far is that babies come with a TON of gear, and that gear costs MOOLAH! … Read more