Being a mom is hard. It’s hard for everyone. Stay at home, part time, full time, single, married, etc., none of them are easier than the other. They each come with their own struggles. Being a mom might come more natural to some, but that still doesn’t make it easy. Raising children is a big …
When I was registering for our baby shower I was blown away by how many things the stores list on their checklist. Consumers can be so gullible. I guess the corporations assume anything scanned onto the registry is gifted to the new parents, so make sure to sell them a little of everything they don’t …
In the last year I’ve been pregnant, had a baby, gained weight, lost weight, working, then a stay-at-home Mom. With all of these changes my wardrobe necessities varied greatly. Not just in size but in appropriateness as well. I wasn’t able to wear any of my dresses while nursing if I would need to nurse in …
We are all well aware that with pregnancy and nursing comes hormonal changes. Cravings, mood swings, hot flashes. These I knew about. Well it’s a hairy situation! Not only do you grow hair you don’t want, but loose the hair you prefer to keep… Two years ago, before babies entered my mind I decided to …
Christmas is my favorite holiday. I’m all for savvy shopping, but our culture has lost the true meaning behind Christmas and lost ALL appreciation for Thanksgiving. I’m saying this and don’t even consider myself religious. As a former retail manager for some of the largest corporations in the U.S., I find the fact that this …
The season of giving has begun. Many companies, groups, and organizations are joining with their favorite non-profits to ensure everyone has a happy holiday. Every year I donate food to a food drive. This year my local Moms group is collecting a donation for Thanksgiving. If you want to donate, here is a list of …
When preparing for baby Girl’s arrival I knew I would want room on her walls for pictures of her. I didn’t want to hang the frames with the store bought insert so I used scrapbooking paper in different prints to fill the frames and decorate the wall. It worked a little too well because they still hang there …