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 … [Read more...]
Looking for the Perfect Tween Sandal?
Summer is in full swing. The kids are running from house to house and playing with their friends. But we have one rule that everyone at our house has to follow, remove your shoes when you come in from outside. For kids, this can be one of the toughest rules to follow. They're busy. They are on the go and the last thing they want to do is stop and take off tennis shoes when they come in the house … [Read more...]
FREE Shake Friday with Potbelly!!!
This is a sponsored blog; while the views expressed here were genuinely mine, consideration was paid to me by Potbelly Sandwich Shop to share this amazing deal! It's Friday!!! It's been a LONG week. So much today but so little time to do it all in. But my Friday just got a little sweeter because......it's FREE SHAKE FRIDAY at POTBELLY!! Yep, you read that right. Who doesn't love Potbelly? … [Read more...]
Should You Visit Six Flags Great America Chicago??
I've been spending part of my summers in Chicago for my whole life. I have family down there and as kids, we used to stay and visit with my cousin for weeks. Now, as an adult, I go down and visit several times a year. In addition to all those little visits, Peyton spends a few weeks in Chicago every summer with family. It's a great way for her to become more independent and give me a break. But, … [Read more...]
The Perfect Cheesy Snack for On The Go
It's summertime! If your family is anything like mine that means you are out and about enjoying all the summer activities. Taking in festivals, art crawls, maybe doing a little road trip, hiking the local parks and taking in the zoo. Those are all things we've done this summer. But what do they all have in common? Anyone? They are all on the go with limited access to snacks. And if you have … [Read more...]
Is it Time for a Minivan?
Starting a family is an exciting time. But I remember once I found out I was pregnant, one of the first things I considered changing was our vehicle. Sedans can be a little cramped when your start adding car seats and bringing along baby gear. Maybe it's time to consider a minivan? I know, I used to cringe at the word minivan too. But they are not the same as what our parents drove us around in. … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Your Child to Have a Good Nights Sleep
Back to school is nearly hear and it's time to start getting those kiddos back on schedule. I know, it's summer, and we all let the little ones have a more relaxed schedule but school will be here before you know it so it's time to start planning. Here are a few tips and tricks I've used over the years with Peyton to help get her on schedule so we can start the school year rested. Consistent Bed … [Read more...]
Can You Destress And Look After Your Kids Properly?
It's a given, as mothers, we feel a considerable amount of stress, a lot of the time. Of course, a lot of us feel that it's a badge of honor; we have to wade through these difficult times and feel like we've been through the wars in order to get the best for our children, and ourselves. Of course, it's an age-old expression that difficult circumstances in life are “character building”, but there's … [Read more...]
The Many Faces of the Jeep Wrangler
When it comes to purchases a new vehicle there are so many decisions that go in to. And once you narrow it down to your favorite model then you have to narrow it down to the options within that model. For instance, you may love Jeeps. Your dream could be to own a Jeep. So you sit down, look over all the models and decide that the Jeep Wrangler is the one for you. Think you're done? Nope! You now … [Read more...]
12 Ways To Keep Your Child Happy And Healthy
We all like to view our children as happy-go-lucky, energetic bundles of joy, but that isn’t always the case. Like us adults, kids get sick and stressed out all the time, but, unlike us, they don’t always know what they can do to do to help themselves and boost their physical and mental health. This is where you come in; As a parent, it is your job to ensure that your kids are as happy and healthy … [Read more...]
