Taming my daughter’s curls is now my joy; that’s why I stick to a routine. I will often hear, “her hair is beautiful” or “she is so lucky,” and the one I like the most is, “She has your curly hair. I wish I had curly hair like that.” All of this is true, but […]
“Am I Ready to be Induced?” Did you ever think that those would be your words? If you are planning to be induced, this time can be intimidating. The fear of the unknown or the unprepared can even be scary and/or shocking. Take a deep breath and know you are not alone. Labor inductions are […]
Your family weekend is approaching and it is time for Family Game Time, Woo Hoo! Whatever the age your precious kids are, carve out 30 to 45 minutes. Setting a time limit helps to keep you focused and sane. Bring out those age appropriate board games and find your happy place. Finding Your Happy Place Finding […]
It may be hard to believe, but trying to rush a birth might make babies take their time. Really, stress hormones can actually send messages to you or your baby that things might not be safe out there. “When is this baby coming?” Most women say or have heard these words by 37-39 weeks of […]
Usually, right before the holidays, I receive a big package at my front door. At first this package seemed like a welcome surprise. The kids would gather and we would make time to open it. The package I am talking about is from my wonderful mother-in-law. She goes to Walgreens, CVS or Tuesday Morning after […]
Missed Part 1 of my Natural Cures blog post? Read it here and then follow my saga (Part 2) below! …Morning comes and I tip-toed out the door to help get my boys off to school. My daughter woke up with a fever of 102 and in a great mood. Yes, all I am doing is working. Once […]
Mommy My Throat Hurts! The kids are back at school, and it didn’t even take two weeks for my sweet little girl to bring home a cold. It started out innocent enough, with an early morning sore throat. Nothing that a temperature check, a drink of water and her vitamins couldn’t cure. My Plan […]