My brother recently had a baby girl, his third child after two boys. I asked him this past weekend if he felt much different in parenting a girl versus parenting boys. It’s something I think about a lot with fathers since I know they tend to be ultra-overprotective with their daughters. I see this with […]
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“Don’t Lick Your Toes!” and Other Things I Never Thought I’d Say as a Mother
When I was young, my mom used the phrase “This hurts me more than it hurts you,” more than once. I could never wrap my brain around that statement and remember wondering how it could possibly be true because I was feeling actual pain! Mind you, I was rarely hit, but the very few times […]
Make Time for Yourself: Tips from Real Moms and a ‘Me Time’ Essentials {Giveaway}
These days, I’m barely able to find a little quiet time for myself. Even with these 7 ways to squeeze in ‘me time’, I don’t always feel like I can make it happen. As the majority of you know, there’s a lot that goes into raising two kids, owning a business, and juggling all the […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Family Day Out – Nestle Family Giveaway
What do you normally do on Mother’s Day? Do you stay home and relax? Go out to eat? This will be my 5th year celebrating Mother’s Day for myself; before that it was all about my mami. Of course, that means that I share the celebrations with my mom now. Usually, this means I do […]
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for the Working Mom
Looking for some last minute Mother’s Day gift ideas for that special lady in your life? Here are a few suggestions for those busy working moms you know. Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for the Working Mom Workplace Flexibility: Realigning 20th-century Jobs for a 21st-century Workforce Though I have not personally read this book, the woman […]
