Most people tend to look at marriage as hard work (which it is sometimes!) or have fallen into a pattern of doing the same things and boredom has taken over. Too often in marriage resentment takes hold or we continually end up in arguments trying to be right. Here are a few things you can do today to improve your marriage, without requiring anything of your spouse! 2019 edit: Since this post was originally published, I've read and fallen in LOVE with this book. It is the absolute BEST way to quickly improve your relationship without hassling your partner to Read The Full Story
First Birthday Gift Ideas
A baby's first birthday is a big deal! They're at such a fun age where they're just starting to figure things out and interact with toys...which is what makes finding first birthday gift ideas so hard! These are some tried and true first birthday gifts for the baby who already has everything. Ride On Toys for 1 Year Old Ride on toys are sure to be a hit with any little one and will be remembered as one of the "big" gifts. You know that toy that you always remembered that aunt so and so bought your kid? That's the beauty of buying a ride on toy that will get the birthday boy or Read The Full Story
Small Kitchen Organization Hacks!
If you could change one thing about your home, would it be your kitchen? One of the top complaints from home owners, especially with families, is the size of their kitchen. Luckily, there are tons of small kitchen organization hacks and tips we can implement to completely change the feel and function of any kitchen! Purge Your Kitchen The first step to organizing any space is to purge it of things you don’t absolutely love. Yes, organizing is incredibly important and will be what you notice every day. After all, who doesn’t love beautifully labeled, uniform jars organized Read The Full Story
Frugal Living on One Income – Financial Sacrifices
Do you have that burning desire to stay at home with your kids, but the money simply isn’t there? Once you figure out the frugal living on one income secrets I’m going to share with you here, you’ll be able to put your plan into motion to make it happen! When I found out I was pregnant, my husband and I still had a ton of credit card debt and I had just graduated college to the tune of $70,000 in student loan debt. It felt like the worst possible time for us to start a family, but ready or not, our little Nugget was on his way. I knew being a stay at home mom would be Read The Full Story
Having a Second Baby with a Toddler
Having a Second Baby with a Toddler When I first found out I was pregnant with our second baby, I was immediately overcome by guilt...even though we’d been trying. I was sure I was destroying my son’s life by making him a big brother so soon. Having a second baby with a toddler was a challenge, but these tips made it so much easier! I immediately decided to try to do everything I could to enjoy the time I had left with my son as an only child and to prepare him as best I could to be a big brother. Looking back, I realize I was being completely ridiculous. My sons are now the absolute Read The Full Story
How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids – 7 Strategies!
How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids I’m writing this from the perspective of a mom with very young kids. My toddlers are 4, almost 3, and 1. If you’re a mom struggling with how to stop yelling at your kids - understand that my heart is with you. Related: Stop Yelling: The Stupid Simple Advice That Actually Works How to Stop Yelling at Your Toddler The toddler years are HARD and it’s so hard to see past the hard moments and realize that ultimately, these little people depend on us for their security and sense of self. That’s what makes it so incredibly important that you get a handle on your Read The Full Story
The Fastest Way to Potty Train!
The Fastest Way to Potty Train a Toddler One of the most stressful parts of parenting so far has been potty training. Not because potty training was particularly hard, but because I felt so rushed to do it to keep up with other kids my sons age and I felt like I was neglecting him by not potty training sooner. Who knew mommy guilt ran so deep that it even determines when you attempt to potty train? I’ll explain exactly how we decided to potty train, the two methods I swear by, and how to overcome obstacles to you today. In the meantime, if you’re dealing with the same mommy guilt Read The Full Story
How to Fake a Clean House
If you just found out your friend, in-laws, landlord are coming over and are terrified because your house is a disaster, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s go over the fastest way to fake a clean house until you can actually get your crap together. A word of warning that if you’re a naturally organized person who never has a messy house - this post is probably not for you. Instead, I’m talking to those of you (like me!) who lose control of your home from time to time and are embarrassed at the state of your home. If you have a messy house that needs to appear clean immediately - Read The Full Story
