Five Things I Wish People Shared About Being a Mom

The first few months of motherhood is one of the most amazing yet hardest times. When I first became a mom, I didn’t have anyone to tell me what it would be like — what motherhood was really about. Everyone I knew made it seem like it was going to be so natural and that

Word of the Year

It’s about to be the start of 2022! For many of us that means once again setting New Year’s resolutions. I can honestly say I’ve never been one to do New Year’s Resolutions. I feel like New Year’s Resolutions are either so attainable that it doesn’t push us forward, or they are so far out

Christmas Time In Chicago

The Christmas season in Chicago is magical. Last week, my boyfriend and I took a train to Chicago to spend the entire day together, no kids. It’s not too often that we are able to spend time together, just the two of us. We departed from the train station in Princeton, Illinois around 8:30A and

Protecting Your Child from Bullying

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying is a significant problem. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics about 25% of youth report they have been victims to bullying. Bullying lies everywhere. Learn the warning signs and how to protect your child. Identify Different Types of Bullying Bullying can occur in lots of different

5 Tips for Stressed Out Working Moms

You’re a working mom who often feels stressed out. You’re exhausted. You feel like you’re not giving what you want to give to your kids and to your job. You may also feel like you’re constantly running around, but nothing really gets done. Maybe you don’t have enough energy. You certainly don’t have enough time.

Moms & Self Care

Self care is a term that’s so ubiquitous that it’s almost lost it’s meaning. But at its most basic, self care is caring for ones self. It’s making sure you’re looking after yourself and your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Self care, to many people, is unfortunately associated with being selfish. There is this

More Sunshine, Less Screen Time

Summer is here, and that means we are soaking up as much outdoor time as possible. Whether that is going to the park or backyard, being outside is a way for kids to use their imaginations and play. Many kids in the upcoming generation are reluctant to run out the door for playtime. Outdoor play

Getting Your Family on a Routine

This past weekend was Independence Day. Aside from going to a parade, my family stayed home. We blew up a pool, bought the kids some sparklers and water balloons, and played outside. As much as I wanted to go to the fireworks, it just wasn’t ideal for our kids schedules this year. Our littlest (12

Why I’ll Say No To Extravagant Birthday Parties

Over the last decade, and particularly since Pinterest got big, birthday parties have been over the top. Drip cakes, balloon garland, giant inflatable bounce houses, and even petting zoos. Where did all this come from! When I was a kid I didn’t have any of that, and somehow still had a blast. Everything now seems

Healthy Snacks for Kids

When I first became a mom, 9 years ago, I didn’t always think about the foods I was feeding my daughter. It wasn’t until she was a couple years old and I started to have stomach issues. Then, I didn’t know I had Crohn’s, but I knew food played a big factor in the way