Raising a child is a beautiful, amazing experience. With improved access to incredible technology, taking photos and video of your kids is super easy and you can hold onto those memories forever. While you’ll likely be behind the camera much of the time, don’t forget to take a step in front once in a while – your kids will thank
Read moreWhen you start a family, your life changes in a big way. Gone are the days of going out with friends to the movies on a whim or calling up your bestie for a girl’s day of manicures and mall time, but you still need some time for you away from the chaos of family life. Your family is important,
Read moreWe all know how babies are made, but that epic romp between the sheets is going to be a much more difficult game to play once baby comes on the scene! This hilarious and true-to-life article from Scary Mommy describes 5 stages your sexual life might go through, starting with your first contractions and ending with baby fever! Read the
Read moreSometimes being a mother is the hardest job there is. Your hormones are raging and the work gets overwhelming, especially when you’re busy trying to make everything perfect and wonderful for everyone around you. It’s easy to neglect your needs, but you have to live your life. You are the party when you choose to focus on what really matters.
Read moreParenting perfection is something many mothers strive for, but for some it’s all in their heads. Mothers who go into know-it-all territory without regard for the experience of others are obnoxious without realizing it. Think you’ve got it easy? Well lah tee dah. In this entertaining article at Scary Mommy, Bunmi Laditan writes a lovely letter to all the perfect
Read moreLast Monday (March 9th) was National Napping Day, so to celebrate the wonderfulness that is napping blogger Melissa Byers posted this charming article at the Baby Center blog highlighting 50 reasons she could really use a nap. I’m sure many moms will empathize! When you’re taking care of needy kids, there are a million different things that can keep you
Read moreBabies change everything, and adapting to those changes as a new mom can be a difficult, yet amazing experience that, upon looking back, happens way too fast. This beautiful post from the Pregnant Chicken recounts the thoughts and feelings experienced by a mother during her first week face to face with her baby. Your life will never be the same,
Read moreLots of things change when you have kids, including your morning routine. They say it’s a good idea to get up extra early to give yourself a little quiet time all for you, but is that realistic? Probably not. This post from Scary Mommy describes the usual morning routine when you have demanding little ones who rely on you for
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