I was a full-time teacher before my children were born. I loved teaching in a classroom and I love teaching my kids at home now. However, sometimes the important job of teaching and training your kids can be a...
My first pregnancy was anything but picture perfect. A test concerned us into thinking our son might have spina bifida, so we had multiple ultrasounds to confirm that he did not. Then we learned that somehow the baby’s blood...
I am a rule follower by nature. Actually, not just a rule follower, but a recommendation follower as well. So, as soon as I found out I was pregnant with our oldest child, I started researching. I made sure...
Hey, Mamas! Last month I wrote about how our baby led weaning (BLW) journey began. Read Part 1 here. My daughter, Poppy, is now 12 months old and has come a long way since the days of bananas and strawberries!...
Before my babies were born, I was certain that I was going to make my own baby food. Then the babies were actually born, and it never really took off. It was much easier to buy the pureed baby...
When you imagine cloth diapers, you probably think about big squares of cotton and safety pins and plastic pants, right? If so, I have news for you: the cloth diapers of today are not your grandmother's cloth diapers! If...
Have you ever bought a toy your child just couldn't live without (in my recent case, PJ mask figurines), only to have them play more with the box it came in? I have.
I have fallen victim to the Target...
I sat down to write this morning after putting it off for about a week. I told myself it was because laundry needed to be done, my daughter needed my undivided attention, and I needed to plan my return...
Finding out you are pregnant is typically looked at as a glorious and exciting experience. With unique pregnancy announcements and fun gender reveals flooding social media, we often gloss over the harsh reality of birthing babies in the United...
"Mommy, it says on here that breast is best... but you said you wanted to give our new baby a bottle?!" My very inquisitive ten year old was reading the label on a box of sanitizing bags, meant for...
In + Around Birmingham
The Ultimate Lake Martin Getaway
Something for everyone
If you are looking for a family getaway that includes great views, water, hiking, and fun activities for everyone, look no further...
