I am SUPER excited to announce the Made to Mother™ book is publishing on Mother’s Day, 2020! Coming off the high of self-publishing my first book, I started the Made to Mother™ Project in 2013 with a dream to connect mothers across the motherhood spectrum, chronicle their stories, and write a well-researched manuscript. At the […]
5 Items Every Mom Should Have in Their Car
If there’s one thing we learn fast as new moms it’s to always be prepared. You never know when the next accident might happen with your baby or when certain items will come in handy. Whether it be extra diapers, an extra pair of shoes, or a first aid kit, make sure you always have […]
7 Nursing Tricks for New Mothers
Nursing your first newborn can seem very daunting at first. To make things as seamless and stress-free as possible, follow these 7 helpful tips that real moms swear by. 1. Buy nursing-friendly clothing Nursing is going to feel weird at first. For your entire life, your boobs have remained covered tucked away in public. Then, […]
6 Signs Your Child Needs a Tutor
This post is sponsored. I have been compensated to share this content. Most parents understand occasional poor grades are simply a part of growing up. But if the problems persist, it may stem from your child’s struggle with the learning process itself. In these cases, it’s best to hire a professional tutor to help them […]
Razor Clam Digging on the Washington State Coast
I’ve always loved clams; fried, in chowder, steamed in butter – it’s all good! But when I was introduced to Washington clam digging, I discovered the freshest, best tasting razor clams on the planet. The Long Beach Peninsula on the southern Washington coast is just a short road trip from the neighboring metropolitan areas of […]
Give Your Body and Baby the Best with Mama’s Select
This post is sponsored. I have been compensated to share this content, however all opinions are my own. We’ve all heard everyone should be taking vitamins; children, adults, and especially pregnant and nursing moms. Supplementation for mothers during pregnancy and breastfeeding is crucial to a baby’s development and giving them a good head start in […]
5 Tips to Balance College and a Part-Time Job
This post has been sponsored. I have received compensation to share this content. College students working part-time jobs is nothing new, as they often find the need to work to meet their financial needs of paying for school fees and buying food and clothes. However, working while studying is not a walk in the park. […]
I thought We Were Past This…
Just seven years ago we were in the same situation. Family of five, unemployed, and wondering how we were going to make ends meet. Our kids were 1, 3, and 5 and all home during the day so I couldn’t work, either. After six months of job hunting, unemployement wages, food stamps, and government healthcare, […]
How Families Can Benefit From Online Counseling – Guest Post from BetterHelp
Having a loving family unit is one of the most important treasures that this world could ever give you. You feel like you would do anything to protect and preserve your family. Natural maternal instincts are a very powerful thing and a motivated mother can accomplish pretty much anything that she puts her mind to. […]
A Life Undaunted
I’ve been reading Beth Moore‘s Whispers of Hope devotional in my morning quiet time. On Day 18 we talked (I like to think of Beth as my close, personal Bible study buddy) about the certainty of our faith, and knowing, truly knowing that what we believe is grounded on eyewitness fact. We read through a […]