A special thanks to guest blogger, Lauren Gibbs.
Waiting anxiously for a call back from the nurse. Boiling nebulizers late at night. Starting the day early so breathing treatments are finished before rushing out the door. Tossing and turning because you...
"The little things? The little moments? They aren't little." ~ Jon Kabot-Zinn
As moms, it's often hard to live in the moment. To really be present and mindful of what is happening within us and around us (especially with babies...
Have you noticed zebras or zebra stripes popping up in your social media feed recently? Did you know that the zebra represents a connective tissue disorder called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome or EDS? May is national EDS awareness month! Our home...
I am about to say something that some people might not understand – so I encourage you to read my whole post to see why I am saying it.
Cancer has made us lucky. Yes lucky.
To tell you the truth...
"Enjoy these moments, one day you will miss them."
"Love every minute, it all goes by so fast."
" Don't sweat the small stuff."
" Always kiss them goodnight."
At some point in our motherhood journey we have received these precious words of...
There are so many topics & conversations swirling the media for Back 2 School! Schedules, healthy lunches, savings for supplies & clothes, studies...the list goes on. But there are 3 topics that are less common: Medications, Vaccinations, & Lice....
Fall festivities and Halloween are incredibly exciting and fun filled with get togethers, outings and the food. The FOOD!! Who isn't able look back on an amazing fall get together, hayride, or trick-or-treating night with a single unpleasant memory? Parents whose children...
How do I cook for you people?! I'm not a great cook. I've got a few go-to recipes and a list of meals that I enjoy. But, now, I have four other opinionated eaters to take into account. Add...
What was I thinking? Seriously, what was I thinking?
That pretty much summed up my last 2 days on Whole 30. I am making my 2nd attempt after quitting on day 11 last July. My excuse was I was pregnant and...
Alas, I have returned. Some of you may remember my first post with DMB, nearly 7 months ago, titled I Will Own My Mornings, Even While I Constantly Fail. I vowed to not only continue to own my mornings, but...
I cheated. Yup. I did it. Don't shame me or gasp at me - trust me - it was a heart wrenching decision.
I had all intentions of staying true to my heart. To stick to my vow to continue...
Families with children who have food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities are everywhere. Most families either have a child with food allergies or have a family member or know of friends that are walking this daunting path. When Cooper our...
Okay, can we talk about something serious here for a minute? Did you know that 1 in 8 women battle with depression at some point in their life? How many women do you know? Probably more than eight. And...
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, a nutritionist, or any sort of expert on health or nutrition. The thoughts in this post are just my own opinions and experiences with following the Whole30 plan.
Whole30. Maybe you've heard of it--it's...