Let’s be honest, 2020 has been a bummer. So many things have changed, and so many canceled plans. If you are anything like me, you find yourself worrying about how Halloween will look this year. Maybe you are already googling or searching Pinterest for ways to make Halloween extra “spooktacular” this year. Today, I will…
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Tips To Deal With Mom-Shaming
I believe mom-shaming rears its ugly head at least once for all mothers, especially new mothers. Mom-shaming is real, and I firmly believe it is a form of bullying. According to the Urban Dictionary, mom-shaming is “criticizing or degrading a mother for her parenting choices because they differ from the choices the shamer would make.”…
How To Help Children Deal with the Death of a Loved One
This is not a post that I was “excited” about writing, like a lot of my posts are. I lost my Daddy a little over a year ago, which you can read about here. Honestly, it is one of my most popular posts that gets views and searches every single day. The realization of this…
Tips to Survive Father’s Day Without Your Dad
Mother’s Day has come and gone. Usually, I find myself looking forward to Father’s Day. It’s a chance to celebrate my husband for helping me raise such beautiful boys and to tell my Daddy- thank you. However, this year is really different. This will be the first Father’s Day without my Daddy. Sadly, we lost…
What To Do When You Are Stuck At Home On Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is slowly approaching, or not so slowly (depending on the day). It looks like we might still be stuck indoor during Mother’s Day this year. However, don’t let social distancing keep you from celebrating your special Mamas this year. I know it can be overwhelming and you can feel like you are out…
How To Survive Going From One Kid To Two
Parenting is the hardest job I have ever had! I know many say that, so I am not alone. I think the idea of going from one child to two was more overwhelming for me than the idea of having my first child. Here are my tips on how to survive going from one kid…