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    How “Perfect Parents” Are Ruining Their Kids

    Homemade, organic meals derived from the totally organic farm animals you raise from infanthood to adulthood massaging gently every night before a lovely bedtime story and a meal of organic grass at every meal, perfectly matched clothing from head to toe, perfectly perfect answers and a perfect mood all the time. You never raise your […] More

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    The True Cost of Raising a Child in 2016

    From conception through college graduation, raising a child is a costly endeavor. Although it’s impossible to target an exact number, listing childcare categories and itemizing them into child expenses can help predict an estimate.  Let’s take a look at some of the main expenses we’ll be dealing with when raising a child form the ages […] More

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    Work From Home Moms and Kids in Daycare: Worth It Or A Waste?

    Don’t you love a hot-button controversial subject? I cannot tell you how many times someone asks me what I do for a living, which is fine. I write; and I work from home. I am exceptionally busy throughout the day with my deadlines, and I have four kids. My husband works outside the home; and […] More

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    The Biggest Financial Misconceptions About Stay-At-Home Moms

    We are not going to get into the whole stay-at-home mom versus working mom versus work-from-home mom (I’m the work-from-home mom) debate today. However, we are going to talk about parents who are home with their kids and really do enjoy being here with them. It seems to me that people have a large misconception […] More

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    Signs Your 2 year Old Child Is Teething

    Teething is typically one of the least fun aspects of parenthood. One child might not have any symptoms or adverse affects from teething and your other child might turn into a tiny little monster in the days and weeks leading up to a new tooth breaking through. It’s the unfortunate aspect of parenting you can’t […] More

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    How to Survive Black Friday Shopping With Kids

    If you are considering Black Friday shopping with kids, you are one brave soul. No, I’ve never been Black Friday shopping with kids before, nor am I brave enough ever to attempt something like that. I have four kids; they’re small. They’re 7, 4 and the twins are only 20 months. I love my kids, […] More

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    What I’d Like to Teach My Children About Happiness

    Pinterest is the most amazing place to go for happiness quotes, motivational quotes and bible verses when you feel you need something in particular. As the mother of four, I find that I use Pinterest every single morning with my coffee to find a daily bible verse that applies to what’s going on in my […] More

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    The 10 Best Convertible Car Seats on the Market Today

    Car accidents involving children are tragic and, unfortunately, happen more frequently than most people would think. According to research conducted by the Center For Disease Control (CDC), motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading killers of children. The saddest part is, in many instances, their deaths could have been prevented if proper safety cautions […] More

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