Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Fox Sports and Mom It Forward Blogger Network, but all opinions expressed here are mine. Did you have a great Mother's Day this year? I think most kids like to surprise their Mom in some way other another! For me though, spending time with my Mom and with my kids is the best present … [Read more...]
Save Money and Time on Potty Training with Pull-Ups®! #pullupsbigkiddeal #AD
Potty Training... any of you with a kid over 2/3 know how much "fun" it is. For some reason, I had quite a hard time with it with both kids. I felt uncertain about what I was doing and in fact, Grandma ended up potty training my oldest over a weekend! As a new mom, not everyone is going to know what they are doing so having other moms and those … [Read more...]
Life in the NICU: 3 Months Later
Today, January 15th was my due date. On October 15th I had to have an emergency c-section due to severe pre-eclampsia. When the doctors told me they had to take the baby out, one of them said we would probably hear the cry of a healthy, albeit small, little boy. Unfortunately he was wrong about that. There was no cry. He was too little and … [Read more...]
Pampers Swaddlers: a Must-add to your Baby Registry!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walmart for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Are you pregnant? Or a new Mom? Do you know someone that is? Walmart.com has one of the easy registy systems! In fact, they have it all broken down in categories and include suggestions for those of you that may not know what you need to … [Read more...]
Being a Mom, the most Important and Rewarding Job I have
Have you heard Garth Brooks' new single, “Mom”? Even if you don't love Garth Brooks, you will like this one! I love it! You'll never have a better friend Or a warmer touch to tuck you in She'll kiss your bruises your bumps and scrapes And anytime you hurt Her heart’s gonna break Being a mom is definitely the most challenging role I've had. … [Read more...]
FIVE DAYS ONLY! Get a FREE Amazon Gift Card + More Goodies when you Buy a Young Living Essential Oils Starter Kit!
This INCREDIBLE offer is BACK!! For FIVE Days only -- through Sunday Dec 21. So this past Summer, when I first found out I was pregnant (in the middle of allergy season!!) I wanted to find a natural allergy solution and a friend of mine suggested Young Living Essential oils. I have always been hesitant of things like that as I don't … [Read more...]
Baby Oliver: Almost 7 weeks!
Many of you have asked about Oliver so I am doing a quick update on what is happening. First, I cannot believe it is already 7 weeks on Wednesday. Crazy. As I mentioned in earlier posts, the NICU is a roller coaster. Definitely not a fun one, very much worth it but it can wear you down for sure. For those of you that are new here on … [Read more...]
Black Friday Deal on Young Living Essential Oils! FREE Amazon Gift Card + More!
So this past Summer, when I first found out I was pregnant (in the middle of allergy season!!) I wanted to find a natural allergy solution and a friend of mine suggested Young Living Essential oils. I have always been hesitant of things like that as I don't like gimmicks or things that seem to just be a "fad". I've been using the … [Read more...]
Baby Oliver: One Month Already!
Sorry I haven't updated in a while! Things have been crazy. I am sure you can imagine, heading to the hospital 2-3 times a day, taking care of a 6 and 8 year old, the craziness of the holidays on the blog, and and and... It hasn't been easy to keep up! I am hoping to get some help this week on getting the Holiday Gift Guide up for you guys! I have … [Read more...]
World Prematurity Day is November 17, Help Spread Awareness #PreemieProtection
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for MedImmune. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Did you know that November 17th is World Prematurity Day? I had no idea and until this year I probably could have … [Read more...]