Mom Life

Potty training can be a challenging time for both parents and toddlers. If your little one is resisting the process, it can be frustrating and discouraging. However, with some patience and persistence, you can successfully potty train even the most stubborn toddlers. Here are some tips to help make the process smoother and more successful.

We’ve been on quite the journey with potty training over the past year! (Yes, it really feels like it’s been taking that long!) Standard potty charts weren’t really working for us and after searching and searching for just the right thing, I finally decided that I needed to create my own! I really wanted a way to not only track the individual successes of going to the potty but also a longer-term goal of staying dry during the day and working towards a larger prize!

For all of you mamas out there that will be chasing after a toddler during an upcoming wedding or special event, I have a few pointers and suggestions of (quiet!) activities to try and keep your toddler entertained during a wedding ceremony and reception, including what I had in my bag!

My husband and I decided that we would be super intentional about what we get to go inside of Easter baskets for our kids, and I thought I would share some of the items that I grabbed last-minute to go in our toddler’s Easter basket this year as we start our own family traditions for this holiday.

We are big fans over here of interactive play and helping our son feel included and able to participate in what we are doing as a family - and we are especially excited to have him be a part of cooking and baking and food prep in the future! I have wanted to get one of these toddler kitchen towers for a long time, but often could not justify the price for the beautiful wooden ones that I would see all over Instagram. So I was very excited when a friend posted about one that she got as a gift for a much more reasonable cost.

For all of you mamas out there that will be chasing after a toddler during an upcoming wedding or special event, I have a few pointers and suggestions of (quiet!) activities to try and keep your toddler entertained during a wedding ceremony and reception, including what I had in my bag!

It’s no secret that your body after a baby is going to look and feel drastically different - so I’ve been on the hunt for swimsuits that make me feel amazing and confident and hold up to the mom lifestyle running after a toddler on the beach or around the pool. I’m sharing a few reviews of swimsuits that I own, plus sharing tips on what to look for to feel confident about whatever swimsuit you decide to pick up for this summer!

I’ve always enjoyed the time that I can spend painting my nails during some “me time” and watching a movie. But we all know… mom life leaves very little “me time” and even when we get that time, waiting for nails to dry is usually not a priority! So I decided to try out these press-on nails that several of my college girlfriends were now raving about and wanted to share a few of my thoughts, along with some tips and tricks for making them work for my mom lifestyle!

For all of you mamas out there that will be chasing after a toddler during an upcoming wedding or special event, I have a few pointers and suggestions of (quiet!) activities to try and keep your toddler entertained during a wedding ceremony and reception, including what I had in my bag!

It’s no secret that your body after a baby is going to look and feel drastically different - so I’ve been on the hunt for swimsuits that make me feel amazing and confident and hold up to the mom lifestyle running after a toddler on the beach or around the pool. I’m sharing a few reviews of swimsuits that I own, plus sharing tips on what to look for to feel confident about whatever swimsuit you decide to pick up for this summer!

Goodbye, March! It’s crazy to think that this past month marked one whole year of the Coronavirus pandemic. In our home, the month of March was filled with lots of looking forward to spring and spending more time outside with my toddler (even on the cold days).

In this post, you’ll find a few of my favorite things that I have been enjoying the most over the past month or that my family has found to be super useful! It is my hope to share with you a few items every month and pass along some recommendations or joy to other families! Hope you find something helpful here!

We are big fans over here of interactive play and helping our son feel included and able to participate in what we are doing as a family - and we are especially excited to have him be a part of cooking and baking and food prep in the future! I have wanted to get one of these toddler kitchen towers for a long time, but often could not justify the price for the beautiful wooden ones that I would see all over Instagram. So I was very excited when a friend posted about one that she got as a gift for a much more reasonable cost.

I wanted to share with you a few of my favorite things that I have been enjoying the most over the past month or that my family has found to be super useful! It is my hope to share with you a few items every month and pass along some recommendations or joy to other families! This month has been all about staying cozy during some extremely cold days and bringing some sanity to this crazy little home in the middle of winter during a pandemic. Hope you find something helpful here!

For anyone that is working on their Baby Registry or looking for a sweet and unique baby shower gift that is sure to be a favorite, I highly recommend my absolute favorite baby swaddle from Lou Lou & Company!