Infertility was not something that ever crossed my mind until it happened, and then it became something that I can never forget. Even though I have a son now, the experience will always be a part of me. It was something I dealt with for seven years, and I dealt with it quietly and privately … Continue reading I Am 1 in 8: National Infertility Awareness Week and My Infertility Story
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Sign a Unique Global Mother’s Day Card and Help Break a World Record
*Post sponsored by WishYoo and NO MORE* This year for Mother’s Day, WishYoo and NO MORE are partnering to offer an alternative to the traditional Mother’s Day card with a goal of saving time and money to moms around the world, and to help stop the destruction of 5 million trees every year. They’ve created a collaborative Thank-You card where everyone … Continue reading Sign a Unique Global Mother’s Day Card and Help Break a World Record
Fun Day at Jacksonville Beaches Library ComicCon
For the past seven years, the Beaches Library, located in Neptune Beach, FL, has thrown a ComicCon complete with comics, vendors, panels and cosplay. Each year it gets better and better! We had a great time this year doing all the kid's activities. The event is usually held sometime in April and is always free to … Continue reading Fun Day at Jacksonville Beaches Library ComicCon
The Embarrassing Reason I’ve Been Avoiding Publix
A few weeks ago there was an incident at the grocery store that embarrassed me to the point of considering only shopping by Shipt for the rest of the year, or at least until I thought maybe the workers stopped passing around the latest gossip like "Hey, did you hear what that lady did the … Continue reading The Embarrassing Reason I’ve Been Avoiding Publix
The Newest Soccer Mom on the Block
I officially became a Soccer Mom last week! Do you think I need a minivan now, or will my SUV suffice? I'm pretty sure it has room for soccer balls, a portable chair that I still need to buy and a cooler that I may or may not fill with wine. I've been wanting to … Continue reading The Newest Soccer Mom on the Block
A Rant on Raising a Strong Willed Child
I have a strong willed child. He's a master negotiator, stubborn as hell and wants everything done his own certain way. He's exhausting, often frustrating and constantly challenging. And I feel like punching someone every time they smile and tell me I'm just raising a "natural born leader." He's a leader all right. Because some … Continue reading A Rant on Raising a Strong Willed Child
MomLife: There’s Always Something to Do
I was chatting with another mom at the park the other day and the topic of school came up. I said I couldn't wait until the fall when VPK starts and my son goes to school five days a week. (VPK is Florida's free preschool program) And she said, "That's funny, I'm terrified of it! … Continue reading MomLife: There’s Always Something to Do
Hump Day Giveaway: Goliath Games Family Game Prize Pack
This week we have a fun Goliath Games Ultimate Family Prize Pack featuring Googly Eyes, Sequence and Rummikub! Contest runs from Feb. 20 - March 4. No purchase necessary to win and lots of ways to enter. Scroll down for details! We've got Googly Eyes! Wear funny glasses, draw funny pics and have your team … Continue reading Hump Day Giveaway: Goliath Games Family Game Prize Pack
Stay-at-Home-Mom Sick is a Special Kind of Misery
I woke up sick today. I had a bit of a runny nose yesterday that developed into a full blown case of "the snotties" as my son would call it. It snuck up on me in the middle of the night and really came on strong. My head hurts. My eyes feel hot and watery. … Continue reading Stay-at-Home-Mom Sick is a Special Kind of Misery
Hump Day Giveaway: Grandma’s Secret Spot Remover
What better way to make it over the mid-week hump than with free stuff? This week we've got a 6 Pack of Grandma's Secret Spot Remover to send to one lucky (and soon to be very clean) winner! Scroll to the bottom to enter and for all the giveaway details. Every mom needs a secret … Continue reading Hump Day Giveaway: Grandma’s Secret Spot Remover