6 Tips To Start Your Child On A Lifelong Path Of Healthy Eating

May 21, 2013~2 Comments ~ 1,365 Views
fruits and vegetables
Healthy eating habits begin early on in the life of a child.  I have found this to be very true with my own children.  Once they are older, it’s hard to move children to a healthier lifestyle when it comes to food. Here are a few tips to help start your child off on the right path that will continue throughout their life. Eliminate Junk Food From The Household When my older children were younger, … Read more »

Mombo Nursing Pillow – A Breastfeeding Must-Have

May 18, 2013~13 Comments ~ 45 Views
mombo breastfeeding pillow
This post brought to you by Comfort and Harmony. All opinions are 100% mine. One of my must-have products for the beginning months of breastfeeding is a nursing pillow. I did not have one with my first three children and boy did my back and arms hurt all the time. Without a pillow to support and lift up the baby, I was left either hunching over or holding baby up with my arms to get … Read more »

Wummelbox – Monthly Craft Kits For Families

May 17, 2013~1 Comment ~ 6 Views
build a drum
I love the excitement that crafting with my kids brings to them and to me.  I love to see them getting involved and their eyes lighting up as we are completing the project. WummelBox Monthly Craft Kits The crafts inside the Wummelbox monthly craft kits did not disappoint. Wummelbox is a craft subscription service that is delivered right to your door each month for $34.95.  It includes 3-4 theme based crafts that can be re-used over and over. … Read more »

Photo Quote Friday – Quotes About Children

May 10, 2013~20 Comments ~ 238 Views
dancing in puddles
It’s been a really long time since I have done a Photo Quote post.  I hope you enjoy this newest round of quotes about children.

New Mothers and Cosmetic Surgery: 6 Procedures Becoming Increasingly Popular!

May 9, 2013~8 Comments ~ 35 Views
cosmetic surgery
Pregnancy and childbirth are one of the most beautiful times in a woman’s life. But, it can also be a time of change for the body and body image, often not a good change in the new mother’s eyes. Because of that, these 6 procedures are growing increasingly popular with new moms and seasoned mothers as well. *Post inspiration provided. All thoughts are my own. Tummy Tuck Having five kids, I definitely know that pregnancy … Read more »

ZooSnap iPad App – Memory Game For Kids

May 8, 2013~9 Comments ~ 25 Views
zoosnap app
I used to love the Memory game as a kid.  I still love a quick game, but I’m not as good at it as I used to be. This newest iPad app that we were asked to try taps into the fun of the Memory game. ZooSnap for iPad The ZooSnap app was designed to strengthen the whole family’s memory in a fun and educational way. It’s a great app for parents to play with … Read more »

Bamboobies Washable Nursing Pads

April 30, 2013~10 Comments ~ 77 Views
bamboobies
Olivia is doing so well with breastfeeding. She was a natural from the moment she was born and I’m so thankful for that. Having a newborn is already stressful in the first few months and if breastfeeding isn’t going well, that stress is so much worse. I’ve been there. My first child, I had no clue what I was doing. Things seemed to be going well until the hospital gave him a bottle. Then he … Read more »

FireFly Toothbrush For Brushing Up On Good Habits #FireFly4Kids

April 25, 2013~25 Comments ~ 114 Views
firefly toothbrush
I never expected my kids to get so excited over a toothbrush. Most days I am lucky to get them to brush their teeth once at night. FireFly Toothbrush When I pulled out the three new toothbrushes sent from Firefly, my three middle children flocked around the box very quickly to pick the one they wanted. Funny that there was no fighting over them because they all picked different ones. I usually get this enthusiasm … Read more »

Olivia’s First Month in Pictures

April 24, 2013~15 Comments ~ 57 Views
olivia 4 weeks
I can’t believe it’s been a month already since Miss Olivia joined our family.  A month since I had the best birth experience ever. Here she is fresh out. Well, actually, this one is fresh out, but I didn’t want to scare you all with gooey baby. And her at each week. She was a month old today.  I love her chubby cheeks! And her little feet. I took a full picture of her in her bouncy … Read more »

Homemade Postpartum Pads for Soothing and Healing

April 12, 2013~25 Comments ~ 635 Views
homemade postpartum pads
One of my favorite things after Olivia was born (well, besides baby herself) was the homemade postpartum pads that I made and froze. Olivia came out with only a couple of gentle pushes, so I didn’t tear, but I was still a little sore. I mean it’s expected when pushing a big head out of a small opening. The combination of the herbs and coolness of these pads really, really felt great. These homemade postpartum … Read more »