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Motherhood

The Best Toys for Baby’s First Year

The Best Toys for Baby's First Year

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Fisher-Price for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. As a new mom, I remember filling out our baby registry with all of the essentials for the baby: crib, car seat, diapers, etc. What I really was excited about was filling out the fun stuff: […] Read more…

50 Mom Quotes to Share and Remember

50 Mom Quotes to Share and Remember

I love my mom and as a mom myself, I’ve come to appreciate motherhood more than ever. Share these inspiring and funny quotes with all of the mothers you know. I may not be perfect, but when I look at my children, I know that I got something in my life perfectly right. A Mother […] Read more…

5 Steps for Solo Parenting During Deployment

5 Steps for Solo Parenting During Deployment

When you have children and then your spouse deploys, you can easily get overwhelmed with the added responsibilities and stress. While the situation is temporary, you still have to make adjustments to your emotional, mental and practical day-to-day feelings and tasks. There may be uncertainty for you and your children. When you know your spouse […] Read more…

Pregnant in the Military: 6 Things You Need to Know

6 Things Pregnant Service Members Need to Know

Female service members face a different kind of battle than their male counterparts, especially when it comes to becoming a new parent. Each branch of the military has extensive policies in place to address pregnancy. Service guidance emphasizes prenatal care that is beneficial to the woman and the unborn child. Still, what can female service […] Read more…

The 10 Commandments of Being a Toddler… as Written by a Toddler

10 Commandments of being a toddler ...as written by a toddler

I thought I had gotten over the hump when the newborn phase was over. Boy, was I wrong. This kid is approaching toddlerhood fast and strong. I’ve quickly learned that my tiny little terror has his own set of rules. so from toddler to mom… The 10 Commandments of Being a Toddler… as Written by […] Read more…