If you have a little one in the home, you know bedtime can be a struggle. I know for us, there are nights Peyton and I go around and around for hours about going to sleep. She'll claim she's not tired when I can see it in her eyes! The kid will be yawning and fighting to keep her eyes open but she'll still maintain that she is fine and doesn't need to go to bed. For her, I know it's because she doesn't want to miss a thing. But she needs the sleep. Sometimes, by the time I do get ...
New Dates Announced for Disney Junior Dance Party!
One of the few channels I feel confident and comfortable letting Peyton watch is Disney Junior. It has so many fun, entertaining, family orientated shows. Well, they have taken some of those beloved shows and turned them into a traveling dance party! And they just released more dates! How exciting is that? When I received the email saying dates where added I quickly opened it and scanned to see if Minnesota had been added to the list. Unfortunately, it has not. But it's coming to many cities. So ...
Indulgent Vienna Mocha Chunk Coffee
Somedays you need to start the day with a need a little indulgent treat. I know, for me, that means chocolate! I love nearly all things chocolate. Friendly's Vienna Mocha Chunk k-cups give me that indulgent drink that I am craving without making me lose any time in my morning routine having to stop at a coffee shop. Now, I still have a love affair with coffee creamer, but I know starting with a chocolate coffee is going to take my drink to the next level. Another thing I like to do to my ...
Bring the Outdoors Indoor with this Exploration Kit
First, I want to apologize there are no kids in this post. Unfortunately, the timing did not work out for Peyton to photograph with this kit before I had to post. But I will update the photos once I get home and can get Peyton and this kit in the same room. I will tell you this, she knew the Outdoor Adventure Exploration Kit for Kids was coming and was pretty excited but then she went for a 2 week stay with her Aunt before it arrived. She was bummed she couldn't help. But let's get on to talk ...
When a Birth Plan Doesn’t Go As Planned
Peyton's Momma was compensated for this article by Choices Matter, however, this is our actual birth story and experience. Having a birth plan is a great idea. I had one. A very detailed one with everything written out. But there was one thing I forgot to think about, pain management. I knew I wanted an epidural but beyond that, I hadn't thought about it. And then the day arrived. The day Peyton was going to be born, or so we thought. We arrived around 11 am on a Tuesday morning to start the ...
Making Sure Your Home Is Ready For Baby
If you’re due to bring home a newborn baby (congratulations), be prepared for a major upheaval for your household; life for every family member changes as soon as the little one has arrived. You’ll have nearly 9 months (give or take) to prepare everybody and everything as much as possible before the due date, so you can return home with your bundle of joy as calmly as possible. The following are some ideas, inspiration, and advice for those who are expecting a baby, and want to prepare their ...