Breastfeeding: A Series {Milk Supply}

Being that my supply has always been low, I am totally jealous of women who have over production. I occasionally get engorged, but that’s because I may have gone an exceptionally long time without...

Breasfeeding: A Series {Position}

Photo Credit: Raphael Goetter I knew I was in trouble the moment I attempted to nurse for the first time. You see women nursing with their babies cradled in their arms and it looks so natural. When...

Breasfeeding: A Series {My Story}

Photo Credit: Raphael Goetter, When it comes to the great breastfeeding debate, I have stood on both sides. When I became pregnant with my first, I was dead set against using formula or bottles...

The Ultimate Memorial Day Menu

Photo Credit: Chichacha This week will be all about salads because Memorial Day Weekend is going to be a pig out sesh!!! My Dream Cookout would taste like this: Mexican Layer Dip Fruit Salad The...

Friday Pics

Today I am sharing some pictures. Some are from my Instagram feed and others are from my personal collection. {New Shed // Hula Hooping // Baby Feet // Mother's Day Gift // Fairy Catching // Me //...

How To Dry Nail Polish Quickly

As a busy mom, I often forgo the simple luxuries that I once took for granted. This includes nice looking nails. I love to get manicures and pedicures, but I can't bring myself to pay for them. And...

Color Obsession {Coral}

Coral is my current Spring/Summer obsession! Look- I got Poison Ivy just to match (not that funny and super itchy!) So far, I have worn it twice this week. Black and Coral Sweaters from TargetCoral...

"Terrible" Two's, Three's and Four's: This Mama is Tired

photo credit: jinterwasThese last few months have been a challenge and the challenge has not been the new baby. They claim that the two's are "Terrible," but what they don't tell you is that the...

Menu Planning {5/13/13}

Forgive me, I am a little late with my menu planning today. I spent the entire day working on a new technique I used on my other blog and it ate up my whole morning! As usual, I am happy I stuck...

Good News For Coffee Lovers

I was watching the Today Show and a segment called Health Benefits if American Coffee Addiction came on. I'm a total coffee junkie, so I love to hear good things about the stuff verses the negative...

Getting Back to Menu Planning

I used to be really good at menu planning and getting together some meals that we could eat on different schedules. Since my husband has been home more, I have actually slacked on planning and...

All or Nothing: The 10 Minute Challenge

I have realized something about myself...I am an all or nothing kind of person. If I can't do all of a job, I don't want to start. If I don't have all of the supplies or ingredients, I won't...

The Bare Essentials

The other day I was talking with another mother about life and our kids. We were sharing our stories and catching up after not seeing each other for a couple of weeks, knowing that we were each...

Ultimate Homemaking eBook Bundle {Affiliate}

This promotion has ended, but the ebooks listed are still available and really great reads! This post contains Affiliate Links Last week I let you guys in on an eBook sale that I am really excited...

The Ultimate Homemaking eBook Bundle {Teaser}

This promotion has ended, but the ebooks listed are still available individually. Check them out! Back in December, I wrote about Advent with my 3 and 4 year old and my love for Truth in the...

Fisher Price Rock n' Play Sleeper {Recall Information}

Fisher Price Rock n' Play SleeperFor the first time in the infancy of 3 children, I was blessed with one who would lie down in the bassinet in absence of Mama’s arms and sleep for extended periods...

Earth Day and National Take Back Day

In honor of Earth Day, I wanted to to tell you about the National Take Back Initiative, the DEA's prescription drug collection day. On Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 10am-2pm, locations all over the...

Carter's Infant Clothing Recall

Picture courtesy of CPSC I wanted to be sure that everyone was aware of the Carter's Infant Clothing Recall as many of you have or are expecting little ones. I have at least one of these popular...

Coupons {April 2013}

I have slacked a bit on my posting of coupons, but here are the most current coupons for April 2013.

Adapting Babywise and Baby/Family Update

First, I've decided that Baby Nemo will be #3's alias on my blogs. He doesn't really have a nickname yet and he was born during Winter Storm Nemo. The storm was really bad in many places but kind...

Stay at Home Poser

Right now I am sitting on the couch snuggling my baby on my chest while writing. My older children are at preschool at the same time- this only happens for two hours each week. This morning was the...

Baby #3 is Here!

It's been two weeks since this special little person came into the world and its been a whirl wind. Two weeks! How can he be that old already? I agonized over labor and did everything I could to...

Baby Timeline

Other than to complain, it seems that I have not written much about this pregnancy. I announced it, posted some ultrasound pics and then talked about how horrible I felt. As I near the end I am...

Recipe: Oat Bran Breakfast Cookies

I want to share a recipe with you that I am totally loving! If you like granola or granola bars, this is right up your ally :) Ingredients: 2 cups bran flakes, crushed (or substitute multi-grain...

Explaining Martin Luther King, Jr to Children

"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." Once again, my four year...

Talking to Your Kids About Guns

I am not writing this post to start any controversy. I am working through something and I would love others to relate and help, if possible. If you disagree with my view on the topic, I respect...

Tablet Time: Nexus 10 OR $399 (Winner's Choice) Giveaway

Welcome to the Tablet Time Nexus 10 edition! Myself, along with a group of other bloggers, are coming together to offer a really awesome giveaway...Winners choice of the Nexus10 or $399.00 cash!!!...

Coupons and Tablet Giveway

I haven't shared coupons in a while and I apologize for that. Here is a good listing of coupons offered by Coupons.com just in time for weekend shopping. I also want to remind you that Monday we...

Another New Year's Post

I am usually all about writing a huge list of New Year's resolutions. For the last two years the list grew and grew until I realized that I wanted to see improvement in almost every aspect of my...

I am totally bummed that Christmas is over. I know that Orthodox Christmas is not until Sunday and that there are technically 12 days of Christmas, but once New Years passes I feel the depression...