Okay, ladies. Interested in knowing what it’s like to have a 2nd kid? Beginning with maternity leave, this is what you don’t hear from the other moms. I mean, seriously… Why did no one tell us that having a second kid would be so HARD?? It’s not even double the work. It’s MORE than double the… Continue reading Adjusting to Life with TWO Kids
Are you struggling with what type of parenting style to use when it comes to your infant or toddler? Do you co-sleep or do you put your baby in a crib in another room? Do you comfort her every time she cries at night or do you let her cry it out? Do you exclusively… Continue reading What Parenting Style is Best?
Many have asked us what presents we got our daughter (age 19 months) for Christmas this year (well, 2016 anyway). Honestly, we got her nothing. Zilch. Zip. Nada. Better yet… In 2015, we opted to wrap a large Amazon box! That’s right, an empty box (one she played with for days, just for the record).… Continue reading Why We Didn’t Buy Christmas Presents for Our Toddler
Anticipating the delivery of your bundle of joy is an exciting time. But let’s not kid ourselves… It’s also incredibly nerve-wracking and stressful. How will you care for another human being (let alone multiple human sapiens)? Will you still have time to spend time with your honey love? Will you become a monster due to… Continue reading 8 Ways to Prepare for Maternity Leave
I’ve heard recently from several soon-to-be parents that they are worried about life being over once their little one arrives. Some are concerned that parenthood means no more drinking with the buddies or spontaneous Girls Nights Out. No more vacations. No more nice clothes. No more frolicking. No more whimsy. Kids suck the joy out… Continue reading Is Life Over After Parenthood?
Now there’s a daunting subject: traveling with an infant or toddler, particularly by airplane. We all know how unpredictable a young child’s behavior can be at times. Add to that flying in a large cylinder while squeezed next to other passengers… the whole scenario can cause anxiety for any new parent. But with a little… Continue reading 7 Tips for Traveling with an Infant or Toddler on an Airplane
Remember the post about the working mom survey results? Well that survey also included open-ended questions about several topics. One question asked what tips and tricks each of you implement to help balance all of your daily demands. While one person wishes she could work less, play more and still pay for everything… that’s probably not a… Continue reading 4 Tips for Keeping Your Sanity During Your Free Time
A while back, I asked you to complete a survey about life as a working mom. Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the survey. The results were interesting and now it’s time to share some of those survey results with you. Did you know that 71% said that they work 41-50… Continue reading Results from Working Mom Survey!
