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. 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 yelling NOW before there are any lasting effects on your little 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
15 Best Pregnancy Underwear Every Pregnant Mama Needs!
Are you pregnant and realizing your current underwear just aren't going to cut it if your belly gets any bigger? Have you ever considered pregnancy underwear or maternity shapewear? Take it from me, a mama of 3 with another on the way - you DO NOT want to go through pregnancy without some comfortable pregnancy underwear! Related: 9 Best Postpartum Girdles and Belly Wraps! Related: How to Naturally Induce Labor What are Maternity Underwear? Maternity or pregnancy underwear are underwear that are specifically designed to accommodate your growing belly. If you're anything like me, Read The Full Story
11 Best Ways to Naturally Induce Labor!
Remember - I am SO not a doctor. Discuss any labor induction techniques with your healthcare provider before deciding to try them. 2018 Update: If you're already looking to induce labor, it may be too late for you to try this, but if you are looking for an awesome birthing class this one was AMAZING during my 3rd delivery. When I was pregnant with my 2nd son, every day I’d just hope to stay pregnant to make it to 38 week so I could deliver at our local birth center. Then when I hit that milestone, I wanted to get him out so I could meet him! We immediately started Read The Full Story
Budget Family Vacations – 6 Ways to Plan
Budget Family Vacation If your family is anything like mine, you love to travel, but find it almost impossible on such a small budget. We’ve learned some life-changing tips and tricks over the years about budget family vacation that let us take several trips each month! I really hope that by using a few of these ideas, you find some wiggle room in the budget to take your family on a much needed trip! Plan Ahead Our number one secret to vacationing on a budget is Ebates. Sign up for a FREE Ebates account ASAP and use it to look for travel sites like Priceline, Read The Full Story
How to Get Motivated to Clean When Overwhelmed by Mess
How to Get Motivated to Clean When Overwhelmed by Mess If you’re trying to figure out how to get motivated to clean when overwhelmed by mess and just can’t seem to get started, listen up. I’ve been there. Most of us have at some point or another. You CAN tackle your mess with the right tips and motivation. Related: How to Always Have a Clean House Related: How to Get a Disgusting House Under Control How to Get the Energy to Clean House If your house is completely out of control or even downright disgusting, trust me when I tell you that you aren’t Read The Full Story
