This Saturday April 19th marks a day of awareness. While many individuals are unaware of what Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia is. Today, I hope to help change that and educate more so they can be aware and how they can help. When I was pregnant with Kelsie, I joined an online birth group and I’ve stayed […]
No More Children:Life After Tubal and Ablation
When I was pregnant with the twins, I had planned on having my tubes tied. Because of an insurance waiting period and the boys coming early, there was no tubal when I delivered Nathan and Lucas. Pregnancy was never easy on me with hyperemesis gravidarum while pregnant with Kelsie and again with the twins, as well as an […]
Improving Your Health With an Adjustable Computer Desk
The fact that leading a sedentary life is bad for your health isn’t news, but that doesn’t mean that people still aren’t plopped behind their work desks eight hours a day. It’s entirely possible to stand up while at work and still manage to get plenty of work done at the same time. An adjustable […]
Kids in the Web
We live today in the digital age, where most of the society has an access to the Internet and all the good and bad things that come together with it. The Internet can offer unbelieveable ways to communicate with people all around the world. Nowadays it is also biggest source of information and knowledge. But […]
Ultimate Blog Party 2014 #UBP14
Each year, 5 Minutes for Mom holds the ULTIMATE BLOG PARTY and it’s that time of year! If you are looking to find more blogs worth checking out, get to know other bloggers, win prizes, and more, this is the event for you! Thank you for taking the time to head over to my little […]
Preparing for Divorce
While it’s something none of us ever think of when we first marry, the inevitable fact is almost half of marriages will end in a divorce. While it honestly has been a long time coming, I am in the process of a divorce. No, I don’t need the I’m so sorry statements or anything like […]
19th Annual Kick Butts Day #KickButtsDay
On March 19, thousands of kids will join forces nationwide for the 19th annual Kick Butts Day. They will demand that tobacco companies stop marketing to them and encourage elected officials to do more to protect them from these lethal products. Tobacco use is the number one cause of preventable death in the United States, killing 480,000 people […]
Wordless Wednesday:Flashback Moment
I found this old picture of my mom and I. I believe I was around 5? I think Mom was trying to come off the 80s hair. Maybe.
Saving Mr. Banks Inspiring Recipes
To celebrate the release of Saving Mr. Banks today, take a look and download recipes from the Walt Disney family!
WWE SLAM CITY Twitter Party @StephMcMahon #WWEMoms
As WWE continues to grow with exciting news, WWE has done it again with making a fun environment for the kids who belong to the WWE Universe. I’ve already taken a look for myself and I have to say, parents everywhere are going to love Slam City. WWE’s new kids property that includes an […]
Crib Mobiles and Other Baby “Necessities” That Aren’t So Necessary
If you are about to become a first time mom, chances are, you have a pretty long list of “necessities” to acquire before your baby comes. But, what if some of those things, while handy, are just simply not needed? Wouldn’t you rather spend your money or receive something that’s actually going to be useful […]
Wordless Wednesday:I See You
Oh how I love those eyes.
3 Books Which Will Help Busy Moms Cook Quick Healthy Food
You might think that cooking healthy food for your family would take hours every single night, but this really isn’t the case. Though most people don’t realize it, with a bit of planning and the right information, creating something good to eat shouldn’t take any longer that warming up a frozen pizza. For this reason, […]
Sunday Stroll:Weekly Giveaway Linky
The Sunday Stroll is a weekly giveaway linky allowing blog owners to post and share their current blog giveaways via linky. By doing so, more readers have the chance of coming to check out your contest and sponsor! This blog giveaway linky is not meant for companies, affiliate links, etc. This is for actual blog […]
8 Mommy Secrets to Manage Labor Pain
Labor is probably one of the hardest, most unpredictable times in a woman’s life. She’s been pregnant for 9 whole months, watched her body change and grow, felt many different emotions, and now it’s time to all come to an end by pushing out her little bundle of joy and finally becoming a mother. Labor […]