Mom's Timeout

You’ve got the house all decked out with Christmas lights galore. Presents are hidden and some actually wrapped and already under the tree. Your Christmas dinner menu is all planned out and good to go. Now all that’s missing is this year’s picture of your adorable little ones with Santa to place on your mantel. […]

As a mom, finding time for yourself can be a struggle.  It’s not just that finding someone to watch the kids or finding a break in the schedule is difficult, although it can be.  Sometimes the hardest part of a taking time out is admitting that you need to. Sometimes I get really busy trying […]

  Every year we celebrate Christmas in mostly the same way.  The traditions we keep are like hot chocolate for the soul.  I’m a big fan of tradition, so I try to keep things mostly the same.  Small things change every year, but there are 5 things I hope never change. Check them out on […]

  It’s that time of year when it’s cold and chilly outside-the best way to keep warm is with a nice cup of hot chocolate. In this video you’ll see simple and amazing recipes for three kinds of hot chocolate. First, and my personal favorite,  is your classic hot chocolate topped with whipped cream. Next, […]

  “Sugar and spice and everything nice. That’s what little girls are made of.” Well, they’re not always sweet, and sometimes they’re a little too spicy, but through and through they are girls! Read this cute list of 8 ways this author knows that she definitely is the mother of two little girls. Go to […]

I love Christmas; I hate Christmas. This time of year can be a whirlwind of mixed emotions. Between the parties and the shopping it can be exhausting. There’s just so much to do and so little time. Here’s one Mom’s list of 6 things she loves and hates about Christmas. You’ll want to go to […]

These are the most amazing holiday desserts by far this season! If you want any ideas for some newly inspired genius Christmas treats, watch this video! The kids will love these, not only the kids, but all of your adult guests will be super impressed too!      

Watch this baby boy meet these two twin girls for the first time! “He’s like she’s on both sides of me at the same time! What? I’m so confused!” That’s my rendition of what’s going through my head lol! What do you think he’s thinking about here?    

These look ahhhmazing! What a perfect way to serve a delicious ice cream  treat in it’s very own brownie bowl. My two favorite desserts all-in-one. This is super easy to make and your house will smell so good. Watch this video and give it a try 😉  

  My sister wasn’t much for holiday traditions, or any traditions for that matter.  She has always danced to the beat of her own drum.  She didn’t even spend the last few Christmases at home with our family, much less worry about whether or not we adhered to all the little traditions from our childhood. […]

  Sometimes moms go a little overboard with the Christmas spirit.  You will know you’ve made this mistake when your children go from excitedly participating in the preparations to less than willing participants with thinly veiled angst.  That’s when you know it’s time to slow down the Christmas train. And with this comes a very […]

  If you haven’t gotten into the Christmas Spirit by now, you are behind! Drawing a blank when it comes to getting ready for the holiday season? Worried you’re forgetting some important part of holiday preparation? Check out this list of 10 things that must be done to be ready for the holidays: Continue on […]

    If you’ve been breastfeeding, you’ve heard them.  You know who and what I’m talking about.  Those people…. The people giving all the unwanted advice that is often times just wrong.  This list is for the moms who have been forced to listen to these crappy comments and unsolicited advice about how to feed […]

  We all love the Holiday season. We can easily rattle off the reasons why.  Hate isn’t an emotion we usually associate with the season of love & giving, but I’m willing to bet you’re at least mildly annoyed by some of the things on this list. Pick your all-time favorite thing to hate on […]

This video was shared more than 74 million times!!!! WOW! I have to say this baby’s laugh is infectious! I can not stop laughing. He laughs every time his dad rips the paper. Something so simple usually is the most fun. I bet you you’ll smile while watching this video 🙂  

  Would you have ever thought that there would ever be anything worse than your kid having Chickenpox? Well, there is! Have you heard of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease? Even though it only lasts a week like Chickenpox, it is just dreadful to see your child so uncomfortable. One mom tells her story. Read […]

  Watch this little girl as she waits for her first train to arrive! She is so excited, I can’t stand it! Remember when you were super excited to see something or go somewhere when you were a kid? It’s the most incredible feeling to see this feeling in another little child.     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAltWGojKS0

The holidays are just around the corner. If you still haven’t come up with a cute holiday gift to share with friends and family you’re going to love these adorable cookies in a jar. It’s everything they need to bake a delicious treat they’ll enjoy. These cookie jars are such an affordable gift and they […]

This momma video tapes what happens when her baby wakes up and sees momma still sleeping. What does baby do? Baby prods, and pokes, and moves all around. A hair pull here, a smack on the face here, no sleep for momma now! Baby is awake! But it still is the cutest thing ever, don’t […]

  The toddler years can be really difficult. In fact, the first year of toddlerhood is affectionately called “the terrible twos.”  We spend a lot of time focusing on the negatives of parenting a toddler. Here are some reasons why having a toddler could be the best thing that ever happened to you: Continue onto […]