Your baby is going to be a big brother/sister. *deep breath* Whether it was a plan or a surprise, when you're expecting again, it can be challenging to find a balance and, well—simply maintain sanity. Doing this baby-to-big-sibling thing four times over now has taught me a lot of things. ...
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The hardest part about having a newborn {it’s not what you think}
People will tell you all sorts of unsolicited advice about becoming a parent. But hardly ever do you hear the hardest part of all. The hardest part about having a newborn Newborns are a lot of work. They seem to constantly need fed, changed, or just held. Then there are the growth spurts ...
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This post was sponsored by the J.M. Smucker company. All opinions are our own.
A few days ago marks the one year anniversary of the day we left the US to travel abroad with our family of 7. So many adventures. So many experiences. All from backpacks. Ours is the path less traveled—most families wouldn't dream of selling everything to pack into carryons in order to see ...
How to make a Monthly Meal Plan in 5 Minutes
Making a monthly meal plan doesn't have to be hard. You don't have to pay someone else to give you a list of meals your family may or may not (read: probably won't) eat. You can do it yourself, in 5 minutes! Plan your family's entire month of meals in 5 minutes! When my BFF shared this ...
Why I AM a helicopter mom
There's a lot of crap that's been going around for quite some time about "helicopter" parents in general. There are definitely extremes (that are NOT okay), but at the same time, I don't think anyone has truly addressed the positives about being a helicopter parent. It's not all bad, people... ...
12 Thoughts that go through your head when you’re having a summer baby
Summer is already bad enough without adding 30+ extra pounds of baby and baby-related fat to the mix. Not to mention the hormonal hot flashes and general misery. ...