Tips

What is in my parenting toolbox?

I should probably be sleeping now, but I need to get better at posting more often. Yes, I know that I have been flying solo all week with my hubby traveling, but I just felt like I needed to post something interesting. Why did I want a parenting tool box? Well, part of the reason I created this […]

1+1 > 2 (in parenting)

I think all parents come to this understanding once they have their second child. I love my dudes so much. They are the best gift my husband and I could ask for, and we love how they interact with each other (well, most of the time). Parenting tip #7 Balancing two kids can be challenging at first, but […]

SAHM or Working Mom, Both are Actually Work

Well, I think that I can now speak semi-intelligently about this topic since I have been a SAHM (Stay at Home Mom) for three months now. Wow, it’s been a full three months since I left my job. I really don’t like the terms SAHM or Working Mom because I feel that neither terms are correct. SAHM doesn’t mean […]

To nap or not to nap? That is the question.

    Well, I never thought I would question where a nap would be a good idea or not. Sleep is always good, right? I mean, if your child will take a nap, you should let them? If someone told me to take a nap, I would take one without question. This was always my school of thought […]

When in doubt, check the garbage

Hi everyone! I hope you are all having a great day. My day actually started off kind of crazy. Well, I am not a morning mom so it always kind of starts off in a bit of a haze, but back to my story. I had misplaced something. Yes, I say misplaced, because I was hopeful I would […]

Make it fun

If you are anything like me, you get wrapped up in trying to do things just right for the kids. I have realized that parenting is not all about finding the latest and greatest Pinterest pin with the most intricate craft. (Although if you do, more power to you.) Parenting Tip #2 Focus on fun, not perfection Today […]

Double Stroller Heaven

It has arrived! The Chicco Cortina Together double stroller. My hubby bid for it on EBay, and he won. It is brand new. I had looked on Craiglist, but I didn’t find one that would be compatible with our infant car seat. I think my world might be forever changed by this device. Parenting Tip #1 Don’t buy […]