Pregnancy Anxiety: How I admit to myself it’s OK to not be OK

I want to preface this with an understanding of who I normally am. I am normally a little more reserved, until I get to know you. I prefer to be home with my family or surrounded by my family. I’m not usually a social butterfly, but once I get a little comfortable I will do…

Dream Feeding – Helping Your Baby Sleep Through the Night.

I find sleep to be a detrimental thing all mothers are looking for and let’s face it something most, if not all, new Mom’s lack. This was a huge challenge I found myself with as a new Mom. I read a few articles on getting through the rough months of a newborn, and well there…

Mommy Essentials to have on hand during sick season

This year really hit us hard with all kinds of illnesses. From ear infections and colds to the nasty stomach flu, we’ve basically been hit with it all in my house. I posted earlier this year about what to do when your child gets the stomach flu and you can check out that specific post…

Tamale Fest – A Mexican Family’s Christmas Tradition

Every year, for as long as I lived and even before me, my ancestors have celebrated the birth of Jesus with a delicious tradition of Tamales. There’s a joke, why do Mexicans make tamales every year? Well so they can have something to unwrap on Christmas. As racially insensitive as this may sound, there is…

12 Cheap Christmas Traditions to Start with your Kids

Now that the holiday season is upon us, I got thinking about all of our traditions we start once the month of December hits. I wanted to compile a list of things that every parent can do with their kiddos without breaking the bank. Some of these traditions are carried over from when I was…

Thankful

I wanted to take this time and opportunity to express my gratitude for all of those who have joined us on this journey. Our blog was something that boldly centered around family, the trials and learning aspects of motherhood and marriage. It is the key factor that drove our words unto our posts. Another core…

My Quest for a Prize Winning Pie

Ok, everybody. I need you to understand somethings right off the bat. First, I love pies. No I’m sorry, I don’t think you understand. I LOVE pies!! It has been my favorite dessert since high school. I would go to a local diner and just try every pie as often as possible. I couldn’t choose…

Thanksgiving Side Dish – Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

It is one of my favorite times of the year. The holidays are rolling in and I am excited for all of the festivities. Thanksgiving is around the corner and it will be here before we know it. I can not wait for all of the delicious food and blessed time we get to spend…

What to do When your Child gets the Stomach Flu

The other day I was woken up by the unsettling sound of one of my kids throwing up, followed by crying, a voice calling out to me, and a sleepless night. Unfortunately we’ve all been there, and most often we are caught completely off guard. Since the sick season is upon us, I was asked…

Sometimes Life Can Be A Mother… Tips to Help Prevent Mommy Burnout

Today was just one of those days. From the moment my youngest pried my eyes open with his chubby little fingers, I knew the day was going to be a struggle for me! I tried to start the day as normally as I possibly could, but life just wasn’t going to make it easy for…