Helpful Dollar Tree Items for Parenting in the Pew

This one is for all of my Christian momma hen friends out there.  Those of you who attend church regularly and have a little one (or multiple little ones) know that church is an entirely different experience when you’re on your own versus when you have a child to tend to. I’m not complaining –Continue reading “Helpful Dollar Tree Items for Parenting in the Pew”

Celebrating a Pandemic Halloween

It seems that all is lost – we can’t safely trick or treat on Halloween! Don’t panic – there are solutions that will allow you to still celebrate this well-loved fall holiday, despite COVID-19 restrictions. I’ve mentioned in other posts that my boyfriend, Jake, is ALL about Halloween. He was so disappointed when COVID numbersContinue reading “Celebrating a Pandemic Halloween”

C’mon, Flash!

I’ve added a new member to my family: my basset hound puppy named Flash! Unless you know me personally, you probably don’t know about my recent history with dogs. I love them – absolutely love dogs – but I’ve not had an easy way to go. Let’s go on an abbreviated trip down memory lane.Continue reading “C’mon, Flash!”

3 DIY Father’s Day Ideas

#1: Handprint Art This gift is simple, but it’s also one that can be really sentimental. It freezes your little one’s tiny handprint from this year in paint forever! Simply get a piece of cardstock (or even just construction or printer paper), dip your child’s entire hand in one color of paint, and press theirContinue reading “3 DIY Father’s Day Ideas”

4 At-Home Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

With stay-at-home orders ending in some states, facing lessened restrictions in many, and still fully intact in others, this upcoming Mother’s Day may look a different, may present some unique challenges in how to gift mom, grandma, or another special woman appropriately. If you’re feeling safer at home, despite whatever you state’s requirements might be,Continue reading “4 At-Home Mother’s Day Gift Ideas”

Top 5 Parent’s Choice Baby Products to Use

Y’all – I am living that single mom life. Technically, I co-parent with my son’s father, but we’re fairly separate about it overall (save for updates on milestones and obviously sharing wellness/medical information), and I’m living life at the present with multiple jobs and lots of bills on one set of shoulders. I’ve gotten prettyContinue reading “Top 5 Parent’s Choice Baby Products to Use”

5 Things to Do at Home with Your Toddler

With COVID-19, I know a lot of you are at home – whether you’re temporarily without income or working remotely, either way, you are likely getting a lot more facetime with your little ones. If you’re a stay-at-home mom regularly, your facetime has shifted to less out-of-home adventures, which probably feels a little limiting. Personally,Continue reading “5 Things to Do at Home with Your Toddler”