My Husband Was In A Car Accident

   My husband works nights and doesn’t usually get home until 5 or 5:30 so last weekend when my husband came home at 3 a.m. I immediately awoke panicked and asked what was wrong.. strange how as wives and moms we always just “know” when something is wrong.
  
 He’d wrecked the car.. my mini van if you want to [...]

The End Of Our Homeschooling Journey

  I said long ago that what we’ve wanted all along is just to do what is best for my daughter. I think every mother feels that way. We want to see our children thrive and be happy and healthy and nothing less.
 So last school year we began homeschooling our daughter and we continued to do [...]

Camping.. In the desert..

A week ago I had the bright idea to pack up my family and head out for a weekend camping trip. Not really knowing where to go I found a state website with camping grounds information and we ended up going to the Bruneau Dunes in Idaho. I was prepared for the dirt.. I’m okay [...]

It’s Been Four Years..

 I remember the day of my son’s birth like it was yesterday.. it was truthfully one of the most terrifying days of my life. What should have been one of the most amazing memories of my son is actually one that still has the ability to make my heart sink  in my chest. 
 My pregnancy with him [...]

Minivan driving moms & dads- you’re going to LOVE this video!

 I am totally loving the  Toyota Sienna youtube channel with the hilarious “Sienna family.” As a minivan driving mom I was laughing hysterically all the way through their new Swagger Wagon song video. Watch the video below:

***I have no connection with Toyota, I just really thought these were some great videos and wanted to share them with you.

Tips For Traveling With Babies and Toddlers

We received some really great tips from our readers on how to travel with babies and toddlers in our Marriott Makes Traveling with Tots Easy contest and I want to share some of these helpful tips with you.
Our winner was Tiffany of The Dudley Family, who said, “I have quite a bit of experience traveling [...]

Shine On Now With the American Girl Charity Campaign!

  As the mother of a big-hearted little girl I know that girls are capable of doing some really great things at home, in their communities and even around the world. It’s because of this that I’m so excited to be a Parent Partner for American Girl and share with you this amazing new program they’ve just launched.

 This [...]

Bust Summer Time Boredom With These 11 Budget-Friendly Tips!

 My kids always look forward to Summer time. They enjoy the long break from school and being able to enjoy time outdoors and the extra sleep they get in the mornings. But eventually the excitement of summer wears off and with all the extra down time in the day us moms eventually start to hear “I’m [...]

Please Vote For Ethan in the Ronzoni Smart Taste Photo Contest

Last week I tested the new Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta out on my children. I served them the brand we normally buy and then I served them the Ronzoni Smart Taste spaghetti pasta. They LOVED IT and had no idea that they were eating the healthier option out of the two pastas.
Last week you helped [...]

My Thoughts on Motherhood

   I begin my day every day at 6:30 a.m. if not earlier. I never get vacation days and I certainly don’t get sick days. I clean vomit (unless my husband is around and then I make him), snot, and other disgusting things I never imagined myself coming close to. I often go to the store clothed [...]

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