When it comes to being a busy mom, sometimes I can’t get out to the store when we need to shop. Whether it be that a child is sick or we might have a home appointment for our twins, there are many times I’ve gone to shopping online to save time and energy. Some people […]
Do You Think You are a Good Mom? Or Just Good Enough?
Do you give yourself enough credit as a mother? Or, like almost all moms out there, do you never feel that you are doing enough, doing the right thing or even just being a good mom in general? I think this is something most moms really struggle with. We live in a society today where […]
What is your Parenting Style?
Parenting can be one of the hardest yet most rewarding jobs out there. While the majority of us will take on the position of becoming a parent, you will quickly see that many parents might have different standpoints than your own. As I have become a parent of four children, one thing I’ve learned is […]
Advice and Tips on Making a Will
Although we’d rather not think about a time when we are no longer around, a will is something we all need to make at some point in our lives. This is because failing to make a will may result in our loved ones not getting the assets you would want them to have. According to […]
Happy Sixth Birthday Kelsie!
Six years ago, my journey began as a mother. Kelsie entered the world February 3, 2007 at 6:39 AM. Kelsie, you changed my life in so many ways and showed me a whole new way to look at the world. You are my precious Kelsie-Bug. You’ve taught me how to explore the world and find […]
Why You Need to Know About Alpha-1
This morning I received word that my Aunt Angie(Dad’s sister) had passed away on Thursday. I knew that she had started Home Hospice and unfortunately, I knew exactly what would be responsible for her passing. In 2009, I lost my Dad to Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. If you have been a long-time reader of my blog, […]
Chronic Daily Headache and Chronic Pain
Well, my headaches are back 110%. I previously have been diagnosed before with chronic daily headache and sure enough, that is what’s happening right now. Last week, I was in the doctor’s office twice. No relief. We started a new medicine and it has done NOTHING to hit the headache. I’m sick of taking medicines […]
Potty Training:Tips to Help Your Child Succeed
Potty training is different for each child. When it comes down to it, you have to be flexible. Aubrey turned four years old in September and unfortunately, still is not fully potty trained. Ultimately, I think a key issue was she’s had constipation issues and I honestly think she is afraid to go. When discussed […]
Boy or Girl? Baby Chinese Calendar
Once you’re pregnant, you begin to start wondering if the baby is going to be a boy or a girl. In fact, your mind might become entirely consumed by these questions! Perhaps you still have time to wait until you can find out, or maybe your background prevents you from finding out at all. Whatever […]
Choosing the right TV package for your Family
In the ever challenging economic climate, we all need to be counting our pennies to ensure we aren’t throwing money away. Everyone wonders if they get the best for their money from their TV and broadband packages amongst other monthly spends. What type of family you have and how much TV you choose to let […]
Headache Flare
I’m in a headache flare. It’s not fun. I’ve had two visits to my doctor already this week. Praying it will just go away on it’s own. I think we’re looking at another visit to neurology soon. Fibromyalgia and invisible illnesses SUCK. I saw something on Facebook though that made perfect sense. “You might not […]
Printable Coupons for Jan. 11, 2013
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Scentsy January 2013 Bring Back My Bar!
Quite a few of my friends know that I became an Independent Consultant with Scentsy. When I first had the chance to try out Scentsy, it was no surprise why I fell in love. This month, Scentsy is celebrating Bring Back my Bar with 20 scents that the general public had voted on. Maybe one […]
What to Look for When You Buy a Baby Walker
Every child develops at a different rate. Yours may be ready to take those first few wobbly steps earlier than others. Or she may keep on crawling for a bit longer. If you want to help her on her way, ASDA has a great range of baby walkers that give both support and motivation. Getting […]
Hy-Vee Fuel Saver:Must Have for Busy Moms
In recent months, Hy-Vee introduced the Fuel Saver program for shoppers. By shopping at Hy-Vee and purchasing your every day products, customers can save money per gallon (It’s possible to save over $2.00 per gallon!) when filling up at Hy-Vee, Casey’s, or Shell gas stations across the Midwest. This past week when shopping, I signed […]