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Mother’s Day Letters: Sam’s Mama

Mother’s Day Letters: Sam’s Mama

Dear Mama, Words can’t express the feelings I have about our relationship. I’ve always looked at you as a friend. You’re always there for me, supporting me and comforting me in times of need. You’re a shoulder to cry on, and a friend to laugh and joke with. You’ve taught me the importance of being [...]

Parents Can Be Bullies Too

Parents Can Be Bullies Too

Hello Mamas. I formula-fed both of my children, I let my daughter enjoy M&M’s, I don’t push potty-training on my two-year-old, I have a picky eater who sometimes will eat only a piece of lunch meat for dinner (if that), I don’t “wear” my child, I don’t use cloth diapers, I turned my daughter forward [...]

Quick and Easy Fruit Salad Recipe

Quick and Easy Fruit Salad Recipe

Looking for a quick and easy recipe for your next potluck or upcoming gathering? This has been a favorite passed down from my own mama, who in turn got it from a friend years ago. It’s always a huge hit! Quick and Easy Fruit Salad Recipe Ingredients: 2 cans of pineapple (with juice) 2 cans of [...]

Munchkin Diaper Pail Review & Giveaway

Munchkin Diaper Pail Review & Giveaway

If you’re a mama, you are probably familiar with the Munchkin brand. Their products are sold at retail stores and pharmacies such as Walmart, Kmart, CVS and Rite Aid. I personally have purchased numerous Munchkin brand items for my two kids in the last two years. We have the wipes warmer, corner bath organizer, safety [...]

DIY Soap Bar Bunnies

DIY Soap Bar Bunnies

When I was younger, my own mama and I did a lot of crafting. We had a few favorites, and this is one of them. I’m not sure where my mom learned to make these adorable little bunnies, but they’re something I haven’t seen in years anywhere else. By using that soap bar, it has [...]

Photographing Baby’s First Year

Photographing Baby’s First Year

Your little one changes so much and so quickly during their first year. A great way to document that first year is by taking weekly or monthly photos to show your little one’s growth and changes over that period of time. I, myself, took photos of my daughter every Sunday (since she was born on [...]

Teaching My Child Manners

Teaching My Child Manners

I’ve come to learn that children are sponges— they learn by example. They’re going to act the way that you act and say the things that you say. It’s how they learn. So, the best way to teach them is to be a good role model. When we go out in public, people are always [...]

Matthew’s Scheduled Birth

Matthew’s Scheduled Birth

Matthew’s Scheduled Birth Mama: Sam A. Stats: 7 lbs., 12 oz., 20 inches Type of Birth: Scheduled cesarean Birth Location: Hospital Primary Care: OB On Friday, November 16, 2012, we welcomed our second child into the world. It was a scheduled cesarean section due to our daughter being born by c-section nearly two years ago. [...]

Simple Green Beans, Chicken & Potato Dish

Simple Green Beans, Chicken & Potato Dish

I found this recipe on Pinterest, pinned by many of my friends, and was able to find the original website it was pinned from. It looked easy enough, and those are the best kind of meals in my opinion, so I decided to try it out. The best part is that you can make it [...]

DIY Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments

DIY Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments

Looking for a simple small gift idea for coworkers, friends, neighbors or family? I make these every year, and they’re always a big hit. Everyone loves something that smells good—and your house will definitely smell amazing while making them!   What you need: 1 cup applesauce (not chunky!) 1 ½ cups cinnamon a straw or [...]

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