Motherhood

I am up to my eyeballs in chores. Laundry, dishes, bathrooms, cooking, more laundry, more dishes, folding, putting away....WILL IT EVERY STOP?! Then, on top of doing all the things, the kids are constantly needing me. Needing me to...

Many moms will agree that being a parent is one of the hardest things they have ever done. It’s rewarding but it certainly has its challenges. While being a mom means a lot of things, it does not mean...

Dear Hurried Mama trying to avoid Hurry Sickness, I see you rushing through your day, crossing off to-do lists, chugging the coffee, shushing your children away for a second to “gather your thoughts,” running from one activity to the next,...

Every kid loves to build forts and my kids are no exception. The only thing that I don't love is the clean up; having to put away all of the blankets and chairs once they are done playing is...

We are mothers. We are the powerful ones. We have the ability to chase away monsters in closets and to make boo-boos hurt a little less just with a kiss. But sometimes, we feel powerless. The world can feel chaotic...

Ask any new mom what they wish for most, and you'll likely hear SLEEP! Tired takes on a whole new meaning for new parents. Lumi by Pampers is making motherhood easier by introducing their smart sleep system that all...

It's time to check in on our Quarantine 30 Day Challenge! It may seem like 17 weeks have gone by, but it was only one month ago that our entire state of Florida began a state-wide, stay-at-home order. I...

"Come as you are and enjoy a new attitude about wine culture. It’s time we focus on food first, with cuisine inspired by the wine country and an open kitchen that delights every sense. It’s time to experience a...

Who do you call first when you have a weird rash, nagging back pain, or sudden flu symptoms? A family doctor should be the right answer to this question. Well, of course, with the exception of emergencies. A lot...

It's a whole new world when it comes to play groups in the time of COVID-19 quarantine. Instead of worrying about shoving the laundry behind closed doors (that's standard prep...right?) and offering snacks, I'm accepting invitations through my email...

I don't know about you, but I feel like I've been in my kitchen, cooking and cleaning 24/7.  These last few months during the COVID-19 quarantine, moms everywhere are hearing, "MOM... What's for dinner?!". Breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner, late-night...

After the first week of quarantine, I realized our family desperately needed to find a new routine to help us thrive in this season. We are already a homeschooling family, and I work from home full-time, so while it...

OMC 30-Day Quarantine Challenge Check-In: Journaling It’s Laurie here! I took the challenge of journaling for thirty days in the month of April. Here are some of my thoughts so far: Journaling actually does improve my mood. (Ha! Go figure.)...

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-17dFLh18q/ In This Together YOU ARE NOT ALONE! No matter what you’re going through, no matter if you’re lonely, stressed, frustrated or overwhelmed...Mama, we are all in this together! ❤️ We were not meant to do life alone. We were meant...

Here is an easy and fun craft, which I am sure you will agree is truly magical – Magic Lollipop Flowers!  Magic Lollipop Flowers Small package of jelly beans (any flavor/colors) Handful of lollipops (any flavor/colors) Wilton Lollipop Sticks (available...