Mom's Timeout

Recently, a girl I used to babysit got married.  Besides making me feel old, the event got me thinking about what I would want to tell my daughter before her big day.  There’s a lot of wisdom she can’t find on The Knot.com or in the pages of a magazine.  Here’s what I’d tell her: […]

Hey, Mommy. You deserve a prize! No, really, being a mom is an awesome, consuming job/love sacrifice. It’s way overlooked by society. So, I’d like to take you all to an all-inclusive to show you my thanks… but I can’t even afford a trip to the local salon for a mani-pedi. What I can offer […]

We all want to know that our babies are developing normally (or let’s be honest – we want them to be ahead of the game!). One of the milestones of development is speech. Dr. Sonia Buenaventura, a 30-year practicing pediatrician, expects her patients to have said their first word by the time they turn one, […]

My son loves dinosaurs! I use it to my advantage all the time. We use dinosaurs to teach him all sorts of homeschool lessons from math to reading to science. Dinosaurs even come in handy when I can’t get him to put on his shoes. Suddenly, his sneakers become dinosaurs that want to eat his […]

I’m certain that social media is to blame for this new trend, but it’s so cute you can’t help but want to participate. I’m talking about the baby announcements. I’m a little envious of all the cute and creative ways people are telling the world they’re expecting a bundle of joy. How did I announce […]

Man, if I had a dollar for every time some idiot said stay-at-home moms were just too lazy to work, I’d surely be living on a beach somewhere! What do they know? It’s hard stinkin’ work. And more often than not, most people don’t get it – not even our husbands. Well, ladies, this post […]

It’s crazy to think that in spite of having an entire room full of toys, a certain little someone still gets more pleasure from the simple things in life – the everyday things that we have just laying around the house. It’s not as if he doesn’t have plenty of things that are his own […]

Have you ever thought about what career your child might choose as an adult? If you ask them, you’re sure to get an answer like superhero, fireman, ballerina, or movie star. When you think about their little personalities, it’s easy to imagine them in certain roles. For instance, my son’s love of dinosaurs would surely […]

The struggle is real. When you’re a stay at home mom, you wake up every day with this lofty vision of what you will accomplish. If you’re like me, you even write it all down on your “to do list.” Then reality kicks in and somewhere in between picking up toys for the millionth time, […]

When I found out I was pregnant with our second child, the first thought that came into my mind was about my son. He will be three years old shortly after this baby is born. I couldn’t stop thinking about what this new baby will mean for him. I’m the oldest. I have three younger […]

My husband thinks I’ve totally lost my mind. Why?  Because I’m already thinking about what to get the kids for Christmas. Not just that, I’m starting to pack away things for Christmas in our attic.  Maybe you think I’m crazy too. I admit that at first it does sound a little ridiculous. We’ve all heard of […]

I love visiting the beach.  I love the ocean. Living in South Carolina means we have miles of beautiful coast line to visit any given weekend. As a child, we spent a week each summer at the beach. I’ve been to every beach in The Carolinas. I enjoy traveling. After we had kids, I started […]

We’re so close to the little guy’s first birthday and it’s made me stop and really think about exactly what I’ve loved and what I’ve hated thus far. Becoming a parent is definitely one of those life-changing moments. There are so many awesome things to look forward to and a few not-so-great things that, I’m […]

I’m sure everyone’s heard the expression “man’s best friend” in relationship to our canine companions, right? Sometimes, though, I’m not so sure about that. I’m inclined to think that dogs are really a woman’s best friend. What more could you ask for than a faithful friend who loves you unconditionally? There are so many reasons […]

Not too long ago, we started exploring finger foods. My son’s facial expressions were hilarious the first few times until he got used to the idea that he actually had to chew his food now. Either way, he’s finally got it all figured out. It’s been so much fun watching him experiment with new foods […]

Well the wait is over, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have welcomed their Royal Baby Princess into the world! On Saturday morning, May 02, 2015, Prince William was alongside Kate for the arrival of their beautiful baby girl. In the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s Hospital, the Royal Princess  was born at 8:34 am […]

Free Range parenting is a relatively new parenting fad that’s sweeping the nation. It’s all over the news these past few months. I’ve been really surprised by the numbers of people who have defended this new style of parenting that focuses on fostering independence in children by letting them have freedom to do things like […]

I am the farthest thing from fashionable that exists. I do have favorites, though, when it comes to clothing. I buy the same few basics over and over again – same size, different color. There’s something to be said for keeping things simple. Although, I think I may keep my wardrobe a bit too simple. […]

Did you know that rubber bands can solve a lot of life’s pesky little problems for you? I promise they’re good for more than making sling shots. We’ve all used one on occasion when we couldn’t find our hair tie, but they can do so much more. Check out my list of ten awesome things […]

So, you’ve got yourself a brand-spankin’ new little one to love and to, of course, take pictures of. What could be better than that? There are so many awesome ideas out there for ways to document their first year – everything from taking a picture each and every day to writing your precious new baby […]