Today we get to hear from guest author Stephen Altrogge, who blogs over at theblazingcenter.com as he shares some great insight and perspective on some of the frustration we as parents experience. If you like this post, be sure to check out more on his blog! I believe it was Albert Einstein who said that […]
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Top 9 things all moms can relate to
Motherhood is one of the most beautiful things God can give you. There are many reasons to feel proud and fulfilled as a mother, even though at times it feels like you aren’t doing enough. Of course motherhood has its challenges as well! That’s why Gifts.com decided to create a series of illustrations that only […]
Teaching kids to code with Cubetto
I have an extraordinarily bright five year old. I’ve been homeschooling her using first and second grade workbooks, but she mostly teaches herself. She reads at about a third grade level. As a busy work-at-home-mom, I’m always looking for ways to challenge her, ways that don’t necessarily require a ton of my personal attention, but […]
The six most common breastfeeding problems and how to solve them
I’ve had three kids, and experienced breastfeeding in some capacity with all of them. The challenges can be quite disconcerting, so I wrote a guest post about it for Swaddles n Bottles. Hopefully some of my tips here can help you overcome your own breastfeeding hurdles. Topics include falling asleep at the breast, latching difficulties, […]
10 parenting pins we need to exist
Pinterest is full of inspiring idea and encouraging articles. The pins are usually so gorgeous and perfect. But that’s not always what you’re looking for. Sometimes you need a post that addresses the nitty gritty of motherhood. Not just a pretty pin to save for later, but something that addresses the embarrassing topics that inevitable […]
Buy this, not that: baby gear edition
This post contains affiliate links. Three kids later, I have some suggestions as to what baby stuff works out and what doesn’t. Learn from my mistakes! I bought many of these items twice because the first version was terrible. And online reviews are NOT always helpful. Buy this: baby monitor, not that baby monitor. I […]
Fed is best: when breastfeeding doesn’t work
We’ve all met moms who’ve tried everything to make breastfeeding work for their baby, because they know it’s best; but they’re losing their minds because it’s just not happening. They love their bundle of joy so much they’ll do whatever it takes to get them what they need, but either they’re not producing enough milk, […]
5 solutions for messy little boys
Yesterday, my little boy was in his toy room, hanging out as usual. When I stopped in to check up on him, the room smelled like poo. And he was naked. NOT A GOOD COMBINATION. As you can imagine, I spent the next thirty minutes cleaning him and the room. Little boys are gross! Over […]
Tips for managing your kid’s medication
My son had a traumatic birth. He had heart surgery when he was one day old, and for a while was subject to a cocktail of medication. It was very stressful for me, especially as I was working from home and struggling with postpartum depression. I thought I would share a few things that helped […]
Things moms with boys say
As a mom of two boys, I find myself saying the craziest things on a regular basis. Such as: “Don’t attack me with your head.” “Don’t eat toothpaste!” “You’re naked? Already? I thought I had more time …” The thought occurred to me that there are oodles of moms out there with even crazier things […]