Disney-Hyperion sent me a copy to check out, and is partnering with me for a giveaway! Hi guys! Today I am excited to share with you a brand new middle grade book for ages 9 to 12 from author Alexandra Bracken and Disney Hyperion, The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding! Here is a little synopsis: Prosper is the only unexceptional …
Getting Your Baby To Really Sleep Like A Baby
Take a look at this picture of a much younger version of myself. This was taken shortly after my second child Caleb was born. When you look at the picture, maybe you see a young and happy new mom. I was that, but I also see one seriously tired women. I loved my babies, but I know that I was …
The Effect Of The Dwindling Village On Women
I work and have a friendship with an internationally prominent family therapist and author. A few weeks ago we were chatting about an event inquiry from a mom’s group who wanted him to speak to them. In passing he mentioned that today’s moms, although more connected on social media, podcasts, blogs and everything else universally available to us online, we …
Make Summer Better With Walmart Family Mobile!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #SummerIsForSavings #CollectiveBias #WFM3 This summer has been insane folks! There is so much going on and with a family of 6, all wanting to be in different places at different times, how does a mother keep up with all of …
When It Is Hard To See The Light
Hello to all of my blogging friends and followers of this little space of mine. This is just a quick update, because over the years so many of you have become dear friends and family. Our family is struggling right now. Thank heavens for the Spectacular Summer Blog Hop or this space would mostly be sitting empty. Here is what …
Make Your Summer “WonderFilled”!
View PostThe Busy Mom’s Summer Survival Guide
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PrepFreeProtein #CollectiveBias Hooray for summer! Although somehow those lazy days of summer can get pretty busy, right? Today I am excited to share with all of you some tips and tricks I have used as a mom over the years to not just …
Fairies, Teepees and Magical Fun!
View PostSummer Water Play Ideas and a Popsicle Recipe!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SummerSkinReady #ChooseSkinHealth #CollectiveBias Today marks the 4 day count down until all of my children are done with school and we can begin our summer vacation. We are sooo ready! Our suits and swim passes are primed and ready and our plans for …
Tips To Be A Sideline Hero: Save, Snack, Score!
View PostWhy I Don’t Teach My Children They Have To Love Everyone
After reading the title of this post you are probably expecting to read something completely different than the type of post this is going to turn out to be. Take a minute and stick with me, because what I have to say might be something you need to hear. There was a song that I grew up singing in church. …
The Girlfriends’ Guide To Thyroid Cancer Surgery
For those of you just tuning in, about 1 month ago I underwent thyroid surgery for a suspected cancer nodule. It didn’t turn out to be cancerous thankfully, but there is a lot involved in this whole process. I wish there had been a post like I am going to share with all of you right now that could have …
Meet My Friend Ben, A Gay Mormon
View PostVampirina Ballerina
Have you guys heard about the Vampirina Ballerina series? We are a Princess loving, tutu wearing kind of family and so this book series, soon to be a show on Disney Junior, is right down our alley! Vampirina is seriously the cutest, and being a ballerina is a challenge for any little girl, but even more so if you happen …
