This DIY Cloth Training Underwear is part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #ZepSocialstars **note: toddler in a serious mood, also needs a haircut ** Potty training.  Round two.  It is time to make a big push with potty training my 2 year old son.  He seems ready, but before we totally

I cleaned up my daughter’s bathroom with Zep Commercial® as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars. #TryZep I’m continuously surprised by the level of mess my daughter can create, specifically in two rooms: her walk-in closet and her bathroom.  The closet I will save for another post but today

This post about 12 postpartum essentials and light bladder leakage is sponsored by Poise. Dealing with your postpartum body can be tough.  Everyone has a different experience and every baby does different damage.  For me, my biggest struggles have been hormonal changes (imbalances) that don’t ever seem to truly right

This post about chocolate flavored kids cough & cold medicine is sponsored by Dr. Cocoa™ for Children. School’s back in session and the germs are already spreading like wildfire. They’re attaching to our children who then bring them home to our other children. I’m seeing it already with my daughter,

This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Wet-Nap but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #showusyourmess  http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV I love living in the desert, I really do, but it can get quite dirty, especially with kids. We’re the type of family

This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Cottonelle but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #CtnlCareRoutine  http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO I dug my heels in the dirt but it still happened.  My baby boy turned one. *sobs* He officially is no longer a

I participated in this program on behalf of Seventh Generation and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. Toxins.  They are everywhere, hiding in the most innocent of places.  It seems like every week I am throwing away products or taking new precautions, especially when it comes to my kids.

With a fresh school season beginning soon, my house is gearing up for new guests.  My 5 year old is the most outgoing child on Earth so this season of new school, new teams and new organizations means lots of new friends.  I love this characteristic and am blown away

Potty time outside the house is stressful.  Lucky for me, my daughter avoids it like the plague, but there are times when it is unavoidable.  Places like airports, zoos, theme parks, and just all day errand-running will eventually lead to potty breaks.  Even a road trip makes for unsanitary rest

There is a time that comes when every parent realizes their baby is no longer a baby.  When developing autonomy turns into straight pig-headed strong-willed independence.   That time came awhile back for my daughter and it was a tough adjustment for me.  Letting our kids do more and more things