With pregnancy comes many emotions.  So many emotions that most of the time it's just downright scary!  A time that should be spent excitedly thinking about this little human you are growing in your belly, but if you're like me, you spend the whole nine months full of worry.  With each of my children, those nine months of worry quickly turned … [Read more...]

It's been a little over three years since I've given birth, but since I've gone through the experience three times, I feel I have a pretty good grasp on items that are essentials versus items that will stay in your bag and just make it heavier. Most hospitals provide many of the essentials you'll need for you and baby, but I highly suggest that … [Read more...]

I'm so excited to be joining Crissy, Cat and Kate as Ambassadors in the Philips AVENT Mom Tribe on the Mom Bloggers Club.  Over the course of the next six weeks or so, we will be sharing more about our journey of motherhood and hoping you'll share about yours as well. To get things started, lets talk all things pregnancy! Are you currently … [Read more...]

When I pick up my children from school and ask them what they did, nine times out of ten my son will say something about recess.  It seems like lately though, instead of telling me how much fun he had out on the playground, he's telling me about a craft or show they watched instead of playing outside. Here in Texas, it's been extremely hot. … [Read more...]

I'll be the first to admit that I am not very eco-friendly.  In fact, I don't know many people in my area who are.  I live out in a very rural area and being eco-friendly just isn't at the top of the priorities for our county.  But, I have been doing what I can to be more eco-friendly and I'm trying to teach my children the importance of being … [Read more...]

With the number of overweight and obese children growing at a phenomenal rate, we as parents need to step up to the plate and take some responsibility to do our best to make a change for the future of our children. According to information easily found on the CDC website, in 2009 there were 12.5 millionchildren who were either overweight or … [Read more...]

It's that time of year again. Balloon Time's Put A Face On Fun Contest is in full swing and you have until November 6, 2011 to enter to your child to be the face of Balloon Time and be seen on the front of thousands of future Balloon Time Helium Balloon Kits. If your child is between the ages of 3 to 11, they are eligible for the contest. Each … [Read more...]

As a busy mommy to three young children, I don't have much extra time.  Most of my time is spent working, taking care of the children and household chores.  All this work often leaves my stomach growling and I find myself reaching for a quick snack. {Don't judge!} Here are my five tops picks for quick snacks (at the moment): Baked Garbanzo … [Read more...]

With the back-to-school season in full force, parents everywhere are talking school talk.  Whether it be back-to-school jitters or back-to-school lunches, if you have children, I'm sure you're ready to get back to talking about normal everyday life. This year I have two children in school.  My daughter just started third grade and my oldest … [Read more...]