Motherhood

If you're wary of your toddler touching the Christmas ornaments or other family heirloom decorations, here are 5 activities that are fun, engage all the senses and are easy for parents to set up amidst the holiday bustle. Turn...

I'm not that old. But I can recall a time "back in the old days" when we actually had to push buttons on our phones, heck we even had HOME PHONES, and if you were a southern family like...

We are in the final countdown until Star Wars hits the movie theaters! This is the ultimate holiday for Star Wars fans, and Winn-Dixie is bringing Star Wars to stores on Black Friday! Join us at Winn-Dixie on Black Friday...

Are you visiting family in the near future? Visiting family and honoring your child's sleep can be challenging. Inevitably your child's sleep environment will change, their schedule might get interrupted, and frankly, sleeping your whole family at someone else's...

Perhaps you're pregnant? Or maybe you are avoiding alcohol for health reasons? Well, being pregnant or choosing to abstain doesn’t mean your holiday party beverages have to be dull. Put a little sparkle into your next holiday party! 3 Non-alcoholic Beverages...

Are you disappointed in how your child is doing in school? Are you fed up with too much homework or not enough one-on-one time between student and teacher? Or maybe you just desire more freedom for your family? Have...

I'm sorta rich. Loaded, actually. Seriously, wealth is all around me. OK, OK, now don't get jealous, because I have a little secret to tell you. It's not the kind of wealth you're probably assuming.  You see, wealth is a tricky...

Saying yes to "Yes Day" It all started with this picture of Jennifer Garner on Instagram.  First of all, if that's the way Jennifer looked after a "Yes Day" with her 3 children, then there's no hope for me. That's the...

Surrender. When we think of the word surrender, it does not typically conjure up positive feelings. Surrender - verb. To cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority. "over 140 rebels surrendered to the authorities." Synonyms include: capitulate,...

Long before the term "hot mess" became popular, I was known as being just a mess. I like to classify myself as organized chaos. But for the sake of being honest, let's call it what it is, I'm a...

All Hallows' Eve is upon us and that means across the country millions of ghosts, vampires, princesses, and goblins will be running door to door searching for the yummiest, stickiest, sweetest treats. Parents everywhere are hoping their children remember...

A lot of people understand the need to work out, especially if you’re trying to lose that post-baby weight or set a good example for your kids. Unfortunately there is often a difference between knowing that you should work...

I've never been one to dress up for Halloween, but now that we have a little one it's become quite fun. I'm starting to look forward to it each year. Although, here's a little secret...I'm having a really hard...

We have a lot of Rubbermaid totes in the house. Okay fine, by we I mean me. "We" have totes in the garage, in the attic, in the guest bedroom and in our daughter's closet. Each tote holds specific items....

With the weather changing and all things "fall" upon us, one of my favorite home cooked meals is a good soup. But with busy schedules during the week, I'm always looking for a quick and easy recipe. I try...