Becoming a Better Mom, one YES at a time! I don’t know if it’s just me, I hope not, but the word NO comes out my my mouth a lot more than I wish it did. In the midst of it I tell myself that it feels like I’m saying NO all the time because …
A Mall Cop helped me teach my kids about discrimination and empathy
Discrimination sucks. Yesterday was a seemingly normal day, aside from the fact that I was stalked by a store security person in a popular craft store and made to feel so uncomfortable that I actually started to wonder if I was in fact breaking a law. I understand loss prevention, and I have worked in …
Cadbury Eggs for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
I’ve got a sugar hangover… I know what you’re thinking, this is a natural-ish blog, why is she talking about eating junk food? Uh, because I love junk food? :) As a major sugar addict who’s trying her hardest not to raise kids who follow in her footsteps, I can honestly tell you that I …
Photographer captures mothers beautifully raw, breaking down walls and stereotypes
The Honest Body Project, motherhood untouched! Photographer Natalie McCain is on a mission, a mission to unite women, enlighten the public and heal hearts and minds. All mothers are beautiful though not all feel beautiful. Natalie’s changing all of that! The Honest Body Project captures women and their emotional stories of birth, pregnancy and beauty. …
Why Cloth Diapering Made Me A Better Mother
Why cloth diapering made me feel like a better mother I know what you’re thinking, oh here goes another mom on her high horse thinking she’s better than everyone else because she used cloth diapers. That’s actually not the point I’m trying to make so please keep reading. As moms we are all responsible for …
Realities of Motherhood: Fear of not having enough love for them all.
What if I don’t have ENOUGH love in me? It’s a fear many mothers have but rarely talk about. When your family is growing from one child to two or more you worry about being able to love your new baby as much as you love your current one. It seems unfathomable. You love your …
Do you know what makes YOUR KIDS feel loved? Just ask them!
Do you know what makes your kids feel loved? Just ask! One of the perks in being a Stonyfield blogger is being asked to participate in creative and thoughtful campaigns. One of our last reequested blog posts of 2015 also happened to be one of the best. Inspired by this recent Babble post, “The one …
Juno Lucina® profound diamond jewelry for a profound journey, Motherhood!
Motherhood, maturity and the desire to create heirlooms. I personally was always a Sterling Silver type of a gal. I’d wear a meaningful chain and pendant or earrings until I quite literally wore them out or lost them giving no thought to their absence before moving on to my next set. However after I married …
Mattel has an opportunity to earn exclusively for first-time expecting moms!
This is a sponsored post. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Mattel has an opportunity exclusively for first-time expecting moms! Are you currently expecting for the first time? Join other first time expecting Moms in a private online community to discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood, as well as …