While being a working mom is becoming more acceptable there are some working mom taboos you should break. Unfortunately in this day of social media there is a lot of mom shaming going on and it occurs to someone no matter what they are doing. You have a right to work if you want, and Read More
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Kool-Aid Refrigerator Pie
A while back I had come across this recipe for a Kool-Aid Refrigerator Pie, I had been looking for easy to do recipes that munchkin and I could do together. Since I was starting potty training today I decided this could be a fun activity we could do while working on this new skill. I Read More
Toddler Carry-on Checklist
Here my checklist for my toddler’s carry-on bag to give you an idea of what to include. Bag: If you don’t already have one you might consider a backpack diaper bag (such as this Fisher Price Backpack Diaper Bag) for this trip. This way you can put it on your back and have one less thing Read More
Ultrasound Follow-up & Breast Biopsy
So after my first mammogram I was called and informed that I was going to need an ultrasound follow-up and potential diagnostic mammogram. I knew that it was normal for a call back especially after your very first mammogram. Because there is nothing for them to compare (once they have a base mammogram they can Read More
First Mammogram Experience
So in September of 2018 I turned 40 and this means a new step in preventative care. I needed to schedule my first screening mammogram. Now, I know that mammogram’s have come a long way since first invented. This still did not prevent me from being nervous. My best friend actually had hers done a Read More
What are Confused Chip Cookies? ~ Cookie Recipe
So I don’t do a lot of baking but I do enjoy making my favorite cookie recipe. Now when I bake I like to do it “old school”. So I don’t use electric mixers or anything like that. I do all my mixing by hand. My signature item to bake are Confused Chip Cookies. You Read More
Toddler Mess or Something Else?
On November 30, 2018 I learned a new definition of mess and fear 🙁 Anchorage, Alaska had a big earthquake that was enough to do damage to many buildings and make a mess out of everything. Earthquakes and kids don’t mix for me. The earthquake occurred at 8:29 am and while most people where already Read More
11 Thing’s that Won’t Happen in Toddler Lives
So you can find many blogs and articles written about toddlers. I wanted to talk about 11 things that WON’T happen in toddler lives. Listening Being Quiet Staying Clean Sleeping Following Directions No Meltdowns Using their Toys as Intended Wearing Matching Clothing Coloring Only on Paper Eating Everything you Serve them Stay out of Trouble Read More
Holiday and Seasonal Traditions for Kids
What are some holiday and seasonal traditions for kids? This was a hot topic of conversation for many of my mom friends when we had kids. I asked my mom friends from all over what are some of the holiday traditions they have in their family for their kids. I wanted to share their responses Read More
Holiday Gifts for Kids
Finding holiday gifts for kids can be fun but also difficult. Every family has their own traditions and ideas for gifts when it comes to kids. Some do a set $$ amount, others do a specific number and others have no limits what so ever. We are still trying to deiced how we want to Read More