Parenting

Easy Side Dishes that Kids Will Love to Make & Eat!

See, as a mother of a VERY busy twin two-year-old, the thought of shopping with them at a crazed mall gives me hives, and racing to every light show in town just messes with their bedtime (twin mom...

How to Pick the Best Bike Helmet for your Child?

When it comes to your child's head… safety is the most important thing! But when you are helmet shopping for a baby or toddler, you have so many factors to consider; durability, fit, and use... Tha...

DIY Halloween Costumes Your Kids Will Love

For kids, the BEST part of Halloween is deciding what they want to be this year. They often go the entire year talking about what costume they want! They usually do not meet the expectations. Kids'...

Mothering Through Breast Cancer

First comes love. Then comes marriage. Then comes the baby in the baby carriage… this little rhyme was embedded in my mind from a very young age.  I literally grew up thinking this was how life was...

The Truth: Sometimes Babies Get Dropped

We have a secret... It’s a bit of a dirty, little secret, in the sense that no one wants to talk about it.   Shrouded in shame, embarrassment, and denial, keeping this secret can often do more harm...

Easy Tips to Cleaning Your Baby Stroller, Highchair and Gear

Written by Fiorella Rollins Contributions by Jen Saxton, Founder & CEO, totsquad.com Your baby’s stroller is COVERED in germs and bacteria. Germs, mold, strep, and staph bacteria commonly lu...

What Is An Earth Friendly 4th Of July Independence Day Celebration, Anyway?

The 4th of July is a time many of us gather outdoors for food and fun, but it can also produce avoidable waste. The good news is, there are many ways we can make the day more sustainable. Here are ...

Tips to Defining Your Best Life…Post-Pandemic

 And personally, as a mom, last year rocked my world, especially in the last couple of months.Somewhere between trying to work multiple jobs, managing the household, taking care of two children, be...

I Suck At Being A Friend Because I’m A Mom

I hear the phone ring and look down. It’s my friend, one of my best friends. I miss her and can’t wait to talk with her. It’s about 5:00 p.m (that witching hour). I answer the call and she dives r...

Military Family Tips from a Military Mom

Being a military family has its ups and downs. Having a steady paycheck and job security is nice but trying to make s*** happen out of nothing is beyond hard. We often have to think outside the box...