Iowa Blogger Chasing Twins, Living Life, & More
You absolutely love being a mom, but sometimes you miss the sophistication and style you used to have when you were younger. Your home has become a playground and your kitchen is always a mess, so you are ready to make some changes for the better. Whether you’re trying to select the right flooring for […]
You thought you survived the summer and everything would go back to normal, but you didn’t factor in the fall break. Yep, schools around the country (depending on where you live) tend to take a week or two sometime around September and October. What this means for moms is that it’s back to battle stations. […]
Sometimes when you have a house filled with lots of little, paws and more it can get a little difficult to keep on top of. Then, out of the blue family or friends that you haven’t seen for months or maybe even years want to pop over. Or maybe, you live in rented accommodation and […]
There’s a long list of parents who talk about the joys of parenthood, but it’s important to remember that not every parent is on a joy-filled, fulfilled journey. There are many out there who struggle to adapt to the new found pressures and responsibilities of looking after another human being. The first thing to say […]
You couldn’t have been having a better day if you tried. The kids got off to school without a hitch. HR just loved your new performance management proposal. A talkative lunch with another potential employer, who offered you a raise and the chance to “Grow with the company”. And then, on the breezy drive back […]
When the leaves start to fall from the trees and the sun starts to drift behind the clouds again, you know this is a sign that the fall season is well and truly upon us. Changing up your home décor is one way to get into the autumn spirits, as well as rearrange your home […]
Although most people think that attachment parenting is the hottest new parenting style, it is actually one of the oldest styles of raising little children. The basic concept behind attachment parenting is to keep your child close to you so that you are able to nurture them and keep them as safe as possible. This […]
This blog post is sponsored by Crest. When you are a mom, life can get busy really quickly. Fall season is full of busy schedules, making it easy to forget that there are a huge amount of every day foods that easily erode away at our enamel, leading to permanent damage if not taken care […]
Decluttering is difficult enough when there is only one person involved. Bring in an entire family, and it can become a nightmare! With the changes in our family dynamic, I’ve been working hard to get things back on track so we can get our own new routine down. Here are some ways that you can […]
When family live far away, it can become difficult to stay in touch. You can’t just go over to visit and scheduling phone calls takes some work, especially when you’re in different time zones. However, just because there’s some distance between you, doesn’t mean that you can’t stay close to your family. Making an effort […]
Taking your toddler to the dentist for the first time can be a frightening notion. But it doesn’t need to be. Normally the first dentist visit is a precursor to more in-depth dental exams to come. It is a time to ask the dentist all the dental hygiene questions that have been keeping you up […]
For a lot of moms, they believe that studying and enhancing their professional skills is out of the question until their children are old enough to look after themselves. Therefore, they put their career goals and dreams on the back-burner. However, you can have it all. Yes, it takes a bit of hard work, but […]
The year is still young, and there is still time to get around to making those changes you’ve been putting off. Think about what it takes to make the home as great as possible, and focus on trying to make improvements. There are so many excellent opportunities for fixing up your home and making it […]
Let’s be honest nurses; we live the hard life. Though most of us wouldn’t have it any other way, we work long hours and unpredictable shifts. We switch from nights to days like there’s no tomorrow (literally). As if that weren’t enough, we spend the whole twelve hours of our shifts working our butts off […]
Most families would like to save more money. It may be in an effort to buy a new house or car, send the children to college or just put aside some money for emergencies. Unfortunately, it often seems like an overwhelming task to put anything significant aside. Often, when we find ourselves needing money unexpectedly, […]