One of the hardest issues as a parent is how to talk to kids about difficult lessons and issues. While some conversations are difficult, we have to do what we need to do to keep kids safe and educated. No parent wants to talk about stranger danger, drugs or other issues. But ignoring those issues…
Home Remedy for Skin Support {Essential Oil Blend}
We are an entire family of sensitive skin. I thought I was the worst until Addy was born. Her skin is incredibly sensitive and the slightest anything can cause all sorts of flair ups. Fortunately, I have been using essential oils since right before she was born so when it comes to skin support; essential…
Camping with a Child with Special Needs
If you follow our Facebook page, you know that a couple of weeks ago, we (as a family) took our first camping trip. It was a lot of fun, but there are some things I learned about camping with a child with special needs. In fact, I kept a mental list of the things to…
Best Yoga Poses To Do With Your Kids
Do you ever feel like you are being stretched in a million different directions all day long? Unfortunately, many of us are nodding our heads and answering with a “yes” as we sit multitasking and reading this post. After all, we are parents and that means late nights, rushed breakfasts, playdates, sports schedules, carpools, homework…
The Importance of Surrounding Yourself with People who Understand
I am not the type of person that will give unwanted advice when it comes to parenting. I can’t. I won’t. I hate unwanted advice and won’t do that to another person. On the other hand, I have zero problem providing MY experience. If you find something helpful, awesome. If it’s not helpful, awesome. On…
Stonyfield YoKids & the AZA SAFE Program
Did you know April 25 is World Penguin Day!? {I did not, but do now!} To commemorate World Penguin Day, Stonyfield and Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) are hosting a Facebook Live for kids and their parents to get a firsthand look at these majestic seabirds, as well as the conservation work being done…
Smurfs the Lost Village and Smurf Snack Mix
Have you heard the news? “Smurfs: The Lost Village” hit theaters April 7, 2017, and we cannot wait to see it! We love going to the movies, but when you have 3 kids (and a husband) who think they need (there is no want, they believe this is a necessity) snacks while watching a movie;…
Tips To Help Prevent Drownings This Summer
It has already been getting close to 100 degrees here in Arizona which means it’s pool time. (If you have seen our social media, you know that we have already hit the pool once!) Unfortunately, summer and hot weather also means an increase in drownings. Teach your children at an early age to swim. Most…
Six Skinny Secrets to Losing the Baby Weight by Katie Pickett {Book Review}
Disclosure: Experiencing Parenthood received a copy of this book in exchange for my review. As I’m sure you’re well aware of, losing the baby weight is hard and it sucks. Its harder than just jumping on the treadmill and losing 5 lbs because now you have a baby, and you’re exhausted, and all you want…
The “Ews” and Get Better Basket
Let’s be real. Kids are ‘ew’. I mean, my toddler would rather eat the boogers she picks from her nose than the hundreds of dollars of food I buy each month. Kids are ew! But aside from them being ew themselves, they are exposed to ew constantly. I was provided information from pediatric doctor Dr….
