The moment the pregnancy test displays two pink lines, the life of a Mom begins...and along with our new found mommyhood, we are forced to make decision after decision. Natural birth or epidural? Nursing or formula? Preschool or not?...
We moms are all supposed to be on the same team, right? But what about those times when you catch another mom giving you a sideways judgy glance - whether it's because you just let your toddler eat a cracker...
We moms are all supposed to be on the same team, right? But what about those times when you catch another mom giving you a sideways judgy glance - whether it's because you just let your toddler eat a cracker...
We moms are all supposed to be on the same team, right? But what about those times when you catch another mom giving you a sideways judgy glance - whether it's because you just let your toddler eat a cracker...
We’re back with SMB’s Belly Diaries guest vlogger, Michelle, and her 32 week update!
If you missed her 16 week video update, 19 week video update, 22 week video update, 26 weeks video update or her 32 week video update be sure to go back to view...
We moms are all supposed to be on the same team, right? But what about those times when you catch another mom giving you a sideways judgy glance - whether it's because you just let your toddler eat a cracker...
...a BIG BROTHER!
That's right! I'm pregnant with our 2nd and it's a BOY! We couldn't be more thrilled; we were really hoping that we'd have our kids close together. My due date is February 1st, but there's a strong...
We moms are all supposed to be on the same team, right? But what about those times when you catch another mom giving you a sideways judgy glance - whether it's because you just let your toddler eat a cracker...
We moms are all supposed to be on the same team, right? But what about those times when you catch another mom giving you a sideways judgy glance - whether it's because you just let your toddler eat a cracker...
As moms it's easy to feel as if you're going through this mommy adventure alone, when in actuality there is a community of women that have all felt the same way at various points in their motherhood journeys!
That's one...
Even though my son only goes to school three mornings a week, I still feel like the back to school season is a fresh start for me. It almost seems like August is a Mother’s own January where potential...
Okay, I’m going to be completely honest here – motherhood has been the most surprisingly demanding role I’ve ever had in my life. While growing up as an only child with a single mom – there wasn’t too much...
I'm constantly thinking about how dangerous our super-hot summers can be for children. Everytime I hear of a drowning accident, child forgotten in a car or other tragic stories, my mind spins and I know that I'm not immune...
Isn't it amazing that in the world of motherhood there can be a plethora of "success" stories ... but none of them are the exact same?
This is especially true in the area of breastfeeding. Some people like Joy (as...
There is something about the end of summer, and the start of school that kicks my mom-genes into overdrive. Maybe its the overexposure to Office Max buying school supplies, or the dreaded thought of packing lunches again, I don't...
Some days are easier than others. This was one of those days when everything I did with my toddler, a battle insued. Sadness errupted and, for her, the world ended.
Me: "Which bib would you like to wear?"
The Tantrum Monster:...
First of all, I just have to get something off of my chest...
it's WICKED hot out there ladies!!!
I don't care what other people may say - it feels terrible when I walk out my front door each and every...
Not too long ago our very own Sarah touched on Second Child Syndrome, and I smile a bit every time I think about it. Because you see, I AM a second child AND the child of not one but TWO second children, and now I...
My very first post for SMB was about how glad I am to be living in Arizona, where despite our horrific hellish hot toasty summers, we don’t have to worry about bundling up our little ones in the wintertime....
Last month we ran a hugely popular series on Sticky Situations ... you know, all those times where you're not quite sure what is the "right" thing to do, or where you feel like you're breaking some kind of...
At SMB we want to bring you information and inspiration from around the Valley and beyond. Here are some clickworthy links from around the web this week. Enjoy!
So I have an inside source at People magazine. I know, I...
You may have seen my rant yesterday about the 5 things other moms do better than me? However, there are a few things and I mean “a few” quite literally… that I can do (I could only come up with three) where I feel...
It's archives week here at SMB. Here's one from our early days:
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We all know that its hot; its Summer in Arizona for crying out loud! I feel like the Queen of Redundancy every time I open my mouth to...
Welcome to my list of 5 Things Other Moms Do Better Than Me. I hope this makes you feel like an excellent parent!
1. Discipline their children
Some moms spank their children. Without fail and without delay, regardless of where they...
It's archives week here at SMB. Here's one from our early days:
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When I was 6 years old, my family lived on one acre in the Tennessee countryside. One neighbor had horses and the other had cows complete with a pond...
This is Part 4 of our series on Being a Working Mom. If you missed Part 1, Part 2 or Part 3 check them out.
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I've never met anyone who's marriage didn't change after having a baby. It's pretty incredible how much your...
It's archives week here at SMB. Here's one from our early days:
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I told you about how the chiropractor helped me with having a baby. But, let me tell you how he helped my baby once she got here.
Seriously, I...
Even with all of my preparation, let’s just say that things didn’t go exactly as planned. Do the ever?
I don’t know if you remember, but we had grand plans of leaving each morning at 4AM so that we could arrive...
I had three, count ‘em, three baby showers when I had my daughter, Angelina. They played lots of those crazy shower games, the ones where you can’t say baby, or where you have to learn to diaper the baby...
It's archives week here at SMB. Here's one from our early days:
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mom·sen·se (mɒm sens) noun 1. practical motherly intelligence that is sensible or reasonable 2. a mother's mental discernment, realization, or recognition - She has momsense. OR She used her momsense to determine that...
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Your Survival Guide to Spring Sports
Spring is officially in Sunny Arizona, which means it's time for kids to dust off their cleats, grab their gloves, and hit the fields...
