This new seasons, happy birthdays, and milestones post is in collaboration with Bake Me A Wish. As always, all opinions are my own. As far as parenting goes, all parents know there are moments, days, and seasons. Sometimes, I totally feel like I'm rockin' it. Other days, not so much. But when I think about things in perspective, it's the little things ... Read More
It Takes a Village — Practical Tips to Help You Create Yours
This post is sponsored by Amazon. It takes a village! This is a phrase we've all likely heard as moms but where do you find a village?! I know I certainly didn't feel part of a village when my first child was born 9 years ago and I became a stay-at-home mom. I felt pretty alone to be honest.Since I'd quit my job and had a newborn, our budget was one that didn't ... Read More
Mom Resolutions
This post has been sponsored by Gorton's. It is so hard to believe that 2018 has come to an end. It was a busy year for us! Aram joined our family in June and, to be honest, the move from 4 to 5 children feels like it's been the hardest of all. I am pulled in so many directions all day long that I go to bed most night exhausted and feeling like I have failed in one area or ... Read More
PicturesOnGold.com Women’s Engraved Photo Bracelet Review
This Women's Engraved Photo Bracelet Review post is sponsored by PicturesOnGold.com. All opinions are my own. We all get sentimental about certain things. As a child and teen, you couldn't make me cry if you tried. But now, as a mother, I'm a puddle in no time at all. Watching our kids growing up has really brought out my sentimental side. So now I love capturing ... Read More
50 Baby Shower Gifts for Mom
What are good baby shower gifts for mom? This is a question I've been asked numerous times over the years. As a mom of 5 (6 total counting our miscarriage) I'm pretty much an expert now on the gifts that moms want and need.I've compiled a list of 50 suggestions for great baby shower gifts for mom! Gift Cards 1. Restaurant Gift Card Trying to get a wholesome meal on ... Read More
Mother’s Day Event Big Giveaway {One Winner Takes All}
This Mother's Day Event post and giveaway is sponsored. All opinions are my own. I hope you've been enjoying our Mother's Day Event coverage and giveaways. We all know how important moms are and it's time to celebrate them. So, to wrap up our event, we're bringing you a big, one winner take all giveaway! Keep reading to learn what's all up for grabs. Mother's Day Event ... Read More
Unique PicturesOnGold.com Custom Jewelry For Mom {+ Giveaway}
I received a piece of PicturesOnGold.com Custom Jewelry to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own. I love jewelry. And many moms love jewelry pieces that celebrate their motherhood status. I, personally, have actually been wanting a mother's ring for a few years now. But I wanted to make sure we were (as certain as we could be) done adding to our family first. So ... Read More
Come Join My Mom Tribe on Facebook!
Years and years ago when I started my Facebook page, I felt like it was a fun place to connect with other moms. I really enjoyed connecting with many of you through social media. We may have never met in real life, but we could talk regularly on my page (and did!) and I started to feel like I knew a lot of you.We were mom friends at a distance.Then Facebook started ... Read More
Motherhood is NOT a Drawback
Well, it finally happened. As a mom pregnant with her 5th (technically 6th counting my miscarriage) baby, I figured we'd manage to get a few negative comments here or there. But earlier this week, someone said a phrase to me that literally makes my blood boil. They asked me if I was "going to get fixed after this one."Fixed - as if I'm some kind of animal.Fixed - as if ... Read More
How To Make Mom Friends – And Keep Them Too!
So I was just talking about lonely moms and how it's something we all struggle with at times but I didn't want to talk about a problem without also offering a solution! So, today I also wanted to share about how to make mom friends, the good friends who will hopefully last and be there for you through thick and thin!How to Make Mom Friends Where to Find Mom Friends? If ... Read More