Meal Planning Guide Released! 

I have some exciting news… I’ve been working on a little secret, and it’s ready to be shared: I have created, edited, and published a meal planning guide on Amazon!  The process of creating this was SO fun, and it’s one of the most practical things I’ve done for my own family. This wasn’t justContinue reading “Meal Planning Guide Released! “

4 Toddler Behavioral Reinforcement Books

This past week, I was talking with my colleagues about books that support good behavior for small children. As we talked, I realized I have collected quite a few of these that I should probably share as a resource for my fellow momma hens! Here’s the background. A while back, my son was going throughContinue reading “4 Toddler Behavioral Reinforcement Books”

Baby & Toddler Books You Can’t Go Without

When I was growing up, we read all of the time. As a kid, I used to sneak books into bed and read in the dark after bedtime. I guess reading Babysitters Club really was a thrilling experience. My parents found out and extended bedtime so I could read later into the night with aContinue reading “Baby & Toddler Books You Can’t Go Without”

Makeup with Me

My entire life, I have been deemed a “girly girl,” and, even as a certified #BoyMom of a superhero-and-sport-loving toddler boy now, that is still absolutely true. My makeup time sometimes is the only “me” time I get in a day, so I really try to take that time to get myself ready and feelContinue reading “Makeup with Me”

Long & Healthy Hair Care Tutorial

My hair is mega long. Like when it’s straightened, the longest layers are at or past my waist. It’s long and it’s thick – every hair stylist I’ve ever gone to has been like “shew girl, you got some hair.” I haven’t always kept my hair long, but I’ve had it this long twice. TheContinue reading “Long & Healthy Hair Care Tutorial”

Quick Cleaning with a Toddler in Tow

Confession: although I was a SUPER sloppy teen (don’t even get my mother started about my childhood bedroom), I am WAY more focused on cleanliness in this season of life and with a little one around. When my divorce was being finalized and I was looking for a new place to live with my littleContinue reading “Quick Cleaning with a Toddler in Tow”

Dollar Tree Toddler Toys

As a momma hen of an imaginative two-year-old boy, it’s been important to me to provide my little one with toys that are both age appropriate and allow for him to use and expand his creativity. However, as a single momma hen, I am on a fairly strict budget each month. Dollar Tree has, ofContinue reading “Dollar Tree Toddler Toys”