As a busy mom, you probably feel like you are being pulled in numerous directions all day long. While you enjoy caring for your family and being there for your kids, you also need to bring in an income to help keep the household financial ship … [Read more...]
The Top Posts on Sippy Cup Mom for 2017
Today I took the time to look at what the top posts were on Sippy Cup Mom for 2017. It's always interesting to see what the most popular posts are! Take a look below! Overnight Crockpot Breakfast Casserole One of the worst pictures ever but yet … [Read more...]
15 Inspirational Quotes That Will Lift Your Spirits
While it can be very rewarding, being a mom is never easy. The to-do list seems to always pile up and it can be a rare moment when you have enough "me time" to catch your breath. In the midst of all the running around and getting things done, it's … [Read more...]
Real Talk with Real Twin Moms February Questions
On the 15th of every month, the Real Talk with Real Twin Moms Series will bring you real answers to questions most moms of twins have. Everything from finding out you are having twins, to delivering twins, the struggles and rewards, and even marriage … [Read more...]
Real Talk with Real Twin Moms
My twin girls will be 4 next month and every year - every MONTH - has brought a different challenge that I never experienced with my son. Being a mom of twins can be HARD...but also pretty darn amazing. I know that when I was pregnant, I tried to … [Read more...]
Mom of Twins Bingo
From the moment my husband and I told people we were expecting twins, the questions came rolling in. From, "Are they natural?" to "Do twins run in your family?" (that is perhaps the #1 question asked!), people love to ask about twins! I usually don't … [Read more...]
Dear Young Mom: It Is Okay to Be Overwhelmed
Young moms everywhere are faced with paying bills, spending time with kids, and trying to manage their household. Whether you are a stay at home mom, working mom, or a work at home mom, being overwhelmed seems to be the norm. However, … [Read more...]
Monday Musings
8.15.2016 I had so much fun writing Monday Musings last week! We've had a busy week and a lot to share with you today! Doing All The Stuff All of a sudden it was August and I felt like we hadn't done anything this summer. Which of course … [Read more...]
Monday Musings
8.8.2016 I've been blogging since 2010 and my blog has drastically changed. Recently, I've missed blogging where I share the more personal side, so I've decided to share a weekly Monday Musings post where I talk about what's going on in … [Read more...]
It Could Have Been Me Because I’m Not a Perfect Parent
Last night, I came across the news story of the 2 year old toddler who was dragged away from his family while attending a movie night on the beach near the Grand Floridian Resort. As a huge fan of Disney, I'm in several Disney Facebook … [Read more...]
I Was Misdiagnosed With Cancer
When I was diagnosed with kidney cancer at the age of 31, it was hard to believe. Not only for my family and I, but all of the doctors and specialists I would come to see, too. Almost everyone I saw said they hardly ever see someone in their 30's … [Read more...]
Sponsored: 3 Ways for Mom to Enjoy “Me Time”
This post is brought to you by Pepperidge Farm® Milano® cookies, but concerns my own opinion. As a work-at-home mom to three year old twin girls and an 8 year old son, I don’t get much “me time”. It seems like we are always on-the-go and … [Read more...]
Adopt an Attitude of Gratitude: Be Happier and Simplify Your Life
Being happy with what you have got is one of the best ways to enjoy a more fulfilling life. But it is not always so easy to do. We all get jealous of the things that other people have, and it is very easy to always want more rather than to … [Read more...]
The Gift of Motherhood
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by the Mother's Day Movie. Ever since I was a little girl, I knew I wanted to be a mother. I’m so thankful to have met a partner who wanted kids and wanted them early on in our marriage as I still wanted to be … [Read more...]
Signs of Getting Older are Signs of Getting Wiser
Men usually start to notice signs of getting older in their late 20s. Nights out are harder to recover from when waking up the next day, life becomes more about taking care of family than having fun, events that once caused intense grief now get … [Read more...]
Why I’m Testing My BRCA1 and BRCA2 Genes #1In8CantWait
The last year has been a difficult one for my family and I. For months, I had been sick and test after test wasn't showing why. I discovered other things wrong with me - I had iron-deficiency anemia and apparently an extra rib but it wasn't … [Read more...]
Finding a Diagnosis
You always hope that when you go in to see a doctor that they are going to say - It's not a toomah {said in my best Arnold Schwarzenegger voice} but in my case, my doctor said, it IS a tumor. In my case, it's a tumor on my left kidney that looks to … [Read more...]
Trapped in the St. Louis City Hall Parking Lot
For the last few days, our family has been hit hard with the stomach flu. It got so bad for my son that we ended up at our children's hospital for dehydration. So when my husband was offered tickets to the St. Louis Blues game for … [Read more...]
The Importance of a Family Selfie
I've never been a big fan of the selfie, only because I'm not crazy about taking pictures of myself. It wasn't until a few years ago that I realized how important the selfie was - especially if you're a Mom. So often I am never in … [Read more...]
Jenny McCarthy: Not Okay with Chemicals in Kids, Okay with Adults Inhaling Chemicals
Last night, I was working on my computer while my husband was watching TV when a commercial appeared starring Jenny McCarthy. You know, Jenny McCarthy who was so anti-vaccine and started a near hysteria on how vaccines caused autism. {Yes, I just … [Read more...]
