We're in the process of buying our second house. (Yay!) But it needs some work. (Meh.) And we have a strict budget. (Boo.) After we scoured our local big box home improvement stores for hardwood and laminate flooring samples, we decided to check out Lumber Liquidators (Or "LUMBER LIQUIDATOR$, as the sign reads.) Since the … Continue reading What do organized crime, Siberian Tigers and reasonably priced hardwood floors have in common?
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Top 10 Must-haves for Breastfeeding Mamas
Whenever I'm looking for a baby shower gift or someone asks me for suggestions, I always answer the question with another question-- "Is she planning to breastfeed?" My favorite gifts for new moms happened to be breastfeeding products I wish I discovered earlier in my own breastfeeding journey. But once I found them, I loved … Continue reading Top 10 Must-haves for Breastfeeding Mamas
Ten Common Breastfeeding Challenges and How to Conquer Them
While I was pregnant I committed to breastfeeding my baby. Everything I did, every choice I made, was with the health and well-being of my baby in mind and feeding was no exception. After learning about the benefits of breastfeeding, I chose to breastfeed because I felt it was the best choice for our family. … Continue reading Ten Common Breastfeeding Challenges and How to Conquer Them
Friday Freebie for Breastfeeding Mamas!
Happy Breastfeeding Week! Over the next week, there will be lots of boobie talk over here. I'll be talking about the common struggles of breastfeeding and share my absolute must-haves for breastfeeding mamas. Here's the really great news-- One of my absolute favorite, must-have products for breastfeeding moms is FREE today through August 5th or … Continue reading Friday Freebie for Breastfeeding Mamas!
The Parenting Police and Mommy War Soldiers
Shortly after I wrote this post about children being accidentally left in hot cars and what we can do about it, I read this article from a mother who left her child in a car, intentionally. I don't completely agree with what the mother did in an ideal situation, but I understand why she did it and … Continue reading The Parenting Police and Mommy War Soldiers
I never realized what a pain in the ass he was.
His faults are so much clearer now. But, I made a commitment to him. We've spent years together. I love him, but I don't always like him. I just can't believe how much my feelings have changed towards him after having a baby. My dog is a complete pain in the ass. When my husband … Continue reading I never realized what a pain in the ass he was.
Let’s make some soul food, ya’ll!
Shortly after I started dating my husband, I started cooking for him. Shortly after I started cooking for him, we established a "peanut butter and jelly rule". See, I started cooking, but I was not particularly good at it. So if the meal was really bad, (inedible bad), either person could opt for pb&j. Fortunately … Continue reading Let’s make some soul food, ya’ll!
Bad Sales Pitches
Since becoming a stay-at-home-mom, I've heard a lot of sales pitches. I've probably heard more sales pitches in the past couple years than the first 25 years of my life. On Facebook, at my front door, when I'm walking the dog, when I'm out shopping, it's constantly like... "Excuse me, miss, would you like to … Continue reading Bad Sales Pitches
The Tao of Toddlers
Daniel was a bit of a late walker. He was always very cautious. He was never in a hurry. He didn't like to fall. It was pretty evident that he could walk, he had the physical ability to walk, he just chose not to walk. He was about 17-months-old when he finally started walking. Then … Continue reading The Tao of Toddlers
Nursing in Public Nightmares
Most nursing moms remember the first time they nursed in public. They remember shuffling the awkward (yet dainty) nursing cover over the baby in just the right manner as not to suffocate the baby and not to expose any skin. They remember nervously glancing around to see if anyone is watching or if anyone looks … Continue reading Nursing in Public Nightmares
Farrah Alexander 