Practical Parenting

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HolidayMoments #CollectiveBias There is no holiday tradition more observed across my extended family than holiday baking!  What I seemed to block from memory is the massive clean-up that follows.  But don’t let the stress…

I participated in an Ambassador Activation on behalf of Influence Central for WaterWipes. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. #WaterWipes #IC  I am a self-confessed Type A mom who thrives on routine, organization, and being on time. The…

I never talked about sleep more than when I first had a newborn.  And with my third newborn, nothing has changed.  These tiny little people befuddle us with their sleep: are they sleeping too much? not sleeping enough? sleeping all day, but up all night?  My experiences with my first…

Happy November, y’all!  Did you miss me last month?  On the first Monday of October, I was busy in Labor and Delivery, so missed my monthly Mom’s Book Nook post.  But fortunately my co-host Laura at Sunny Day Family got the word out to everyone!  If this is your first…

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #YesYouCAN #CollectiveBias With 3 kids 4 and under, including a 2 week old newborn, the ONLY way I am serving up dinner these days is with my slow cooker.  We would be starving…

 I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for the TB Blood Test. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. #TBBloodTest Are you a teacher or do you volunteer in your child’s school?  While regulations and requirements vary by school and state, if…

Happy Labor Day, y’all!  September has totally crept up on me, and so much is happening this month: school starts this week, Big M is turning 4… oh yeah, and technically, M3 is due this month too (but my babies never show up on time).  But it is the first…

Before children, I often went about my life with the harried pace of the corporate world.  Commuting, bouncing between conference calls and meetings, late nights at the office, 4AM wake ups for early morning flights, eating meals at my desk.  However, nothing quite compares to life at home now with…

Happy Monday, y’all!  I can’t believe it’s already August, but it is… and as it is the first Monday of the month, today I am announcing our book selection for Mom’s Book Nook, our virtual book club, co-hosted by Laura at Sunny Day Family.  We had a great discussion last…

 This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #QuakerTime #CollectiveBias I can’t believe summer is nearly over, and it’s already time to start preparing the kids to head back to school!  We’ve started by stocking our pantry with the Ms’ breakfast,…

Before I was a Stay at Home Mom, I never thought I would be… what could those moms possibly be so busy doing all day long?  How hard could it really be?  These were the thoughts that ran through my head as I sat in the cool, relative quiet of…

Last month, on a trip to the local playground, I observed my 3 year old’s first encounter with bullying.  Sure, young kids often don’t want to share toys, but this was different.  This was her approaching a group of kids, most of which she knew, to play, and being told…

If you have ever seen Lil’ M wield a paintbrush, you will understand why we take many of our crafting activities outdoors when weather permits.  At almost 2, she has a fierce independent streak, wants to do it herself, and when I try to help, she gets mad and paint…

Still looking to plan your family’s great adventure this summer?  I’ve got you covered!  This month, I teamed up with 17 of my fellow bloggers to bring you the Best Road Trips Around the Globe.  From Maine to California, and Australia to Scotland, we have the perfect trip option for…

A summer road trip to Bar Harbor used to be the hubby and my annual summer tradition.  It is one of the few places I have been more times than I can count on one hand.  And we keep going back because there is so much to enjoy – from…

At our house, summer means long hot days spent outdoors as much as humanly possible.  And with two, active kids under 4, there’s no better place for that than our local playgrounds.  After nearly 3 years now of playground adventures under my belt, I have just about perfected the list…

Last week, I discovered an awesome new-to-me social media platform: Yummly!  While it has been around since 2010, Yummly is growing rapidly and quickly picking up steam.  If you like using Pinterest for recipes, you will LOVE Yummly.  It is a searchable recipe database where you can set up your…

Happy Monday, y’all!  It’s the first Monday of the month, which means it’s time to reveal the book selection for our monthly, virtual book club, Mom’s Book Nook.  Mom’s Book Nook is a place for busy moms who still crave great reads to easily participate in a book club, in…

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I am currently approaching the third trimester of my third pregnancy, expecting a baby boy, due this Fall.  We are already blessed with two beautiful girls, Big M (3.5) and Lil’ M (nearly 2), and while my husband adores his…