“This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own and not edited by the sponsor.” When I had Red, I was overjoyed. Strawberry locks, which I promptly cut before his first birthday lest he look like a mop, with a stick-straight texture was just as easy to brush and tame as my own. What he … [Read more...]
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Allergies or A Cold? Use the Smart Allergy Mom™ Toolkit
I am participating in an Ambassador program on behalf of Influence Central and hosted by Claritin®. I have received compensation to thank me for my participation. All opinions expressed are my own. The first time Red came home from Pre-School with sniffles, I picked up the phone and called … [Read more...]
But Your OTHER Baby Doesn’t Have Red Hair
I think it started when I was pregnant. Red's hair has always been his best exterior trait, so naturally when I let the news fly we were expecting a little girl in 2015, people began to ask, "Do you think she will have red hair?" Honestly, I thought there was at least a 50% chance. … [Read more...]
How Do You Spend Free Time? VIDEO
I shot this video SUPER QUICK when I went to Mom2.0 this year. The TODAY parenting team shot so many videos I just now got my paws on it! For 2016, Mom2.0 was on the west coast, so while I was constantly battling the time shift, I was very happy to try to find some words for the video (and I … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Help a New Mother
Thank you to WellStar North Fulton Maternity (a local in Atlanta!) for caring enough to sponsor a post about new mothers. We need to support each other as much as we can in times of need. An Unexpected Gift The first thing a neighbor may offer to another with a new bundle of joy is a … [Read more...]
The NOT Mommy Wars Story #UniteMonday
I am honored to be continuing my sponsored relationship with Similac in order to foster parental support and help to #endmommywars. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This is my NOT Mommy Wars story. I've had plenty of uninvited advice, comments or straight up rudeness regarding raising … [Read more...]
Unwanted Parenting Advice: “Oh, Don’t Do That To Your Baby!”
I am honored to be continuing my sponsored relationship with Similac in order to foster parental support and help to #endmommywars. All thoughts and opinions are my own. It's really hard to understand what it's like to parent a child before you actually become a parent. I remember … [Read more...]
Help Your Child to Give Thoughtfully #Hallmark
I'm giddy with every light I see. I'm so excited that my satellite radio has not one, but TWO Christmas stations for me to feast my ears on. My poor son knows nothing of my Christmas decor addiction, but as soon as Halloween weekend was over, started asking me for lights, a tree and … [Read more...]
