First Time Mom & Dad

Weaning is NOT for Wussies.

2013-05-20T00:14:00.001-04:00

After Oliver's first birthday I wrote about how I was determined to wean him from nursing. (Weaning from Nursing-Step 1: Stop Messing Around!) While I was serious about wanting to wean him, I was...

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Sunday Book Review -- Hooligan Bear Book Series with #Giveaway

2013-05-19T11:39:00.000-04:00

Books. I positively love books and plan to do everything in my power to pass this love affair on to my child. So when the creators of the Hooligan Bear series contacted me for a review I jumped on...

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Share what YOU Treasure and Win a up to a $2500 Home Depot Shopping Spree!

2013-05-18T14:15:00.002-04:00

What do you treasure under your roof? GAF, North America's largest roofing manufacturer wants you to show them your most prized treasures in your home. Whether it is your sweet baby, furry...

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Mommy needs to get out of the house before she loses her....

2013-05-17T00:00:00.000-04:00

Shit. (We all know I already lost my mind when Oliver ate it while incubating in my belly.) Over the last two weeks FTD and I have had so much going on between having his family in town, my...

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True Inspiration-I could not have said it better... in a million and a half years...

2013-05-15T23:51:00.000-04:00

As new parents we need to be reminded to continue to hope and dream not only for our children, but for ourselves too. While I wish I could take credit for these beautiful words, I cannot. Still, I...

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Easy Kids Crafts... for Dummies-Wordless Wednesday Edition

2013-05-15T00:00:00.000-04:00

When it comes to arts and crafts, I am a complete Dong. I mean I am about as crafty as a rock. I wish that was not the case, but unfortunately all I can come up with is that when God was handing...

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The Top Baby Names of 2012 according to the US Social Security Administration are out!

2013-05-14T00:00:00.000-04:00

For those of you who read my Tired of Being Pregnant Blog, you know what a pain in the ass it was for FTD and I to name Ollie. I hated his names, he hated mine. We could not even agree on...

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I’m a lover and a hugger and thankfully my son is too.

2013-05-13T00:00:00.000-04:00

My mom was very affectionate and regularly told my siblings and I that she loved us. Because of this, to this day my mother, brother, sister and I regularly hug and say, love you. I love that I grew...

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Happy. Mother's. Day... Epic Fails!

2013-05-12T00:24:00.000-04:00

As I began to write this post my eyes filled with tears. I was so overwhelmed with joy over the fact that I am the mother of the most amazing and beautiful little blessing. I instantly had this...

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My Spa Life at Home Under Eye Spa Treatments. You have got to see this! Review and Giveaway.

2013-05-12T00:00:00.000-04:00

It is very rare that I have a HOLY CRAP! moment, it's even more rare when FTD has the same HOLY CRAP! moment--you know being a guy and too cool for school and all. But when I tried out...

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New Chick-fil-A #FreshMade salads... Want one? Chick-Fil-A giveaway

2013-05-10T23:08:00.005-04:00

(This post is a collaboration with Partners hub and Chick-fil-a. In exchange for this post me and one lucky reader will be provided with a coupon for a free salad) I am just going to come right...

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Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Stroller Review & #Giveaway!

2013-05-10T00:00:00.000-04:00

I am so excited to bring you today’s review of the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand stroller. I am positively in love with it. When the opportunity was presented to us to review a stroller from Baby...

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Fantashow -- WIN a Kindle Fire HD for Mother's Day!! (FTD REVIEW)

2013-05-09T23:08:00.000-04:00

*Post Sponsored by Wondershare* Fantashow - Make Mom a professional movie FREE this Mothers day & WIN a Kindle Fire HD! Ever wanted to impress your friends, colleagues, boss or family...

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All I want for Mother’s Day is a Hall Pass.

2013-05-09T00:00:00.000-04:00

Over the last couple of weeks I have been repeatedly asked if I have any big Mother’s days plans. I always answer with No, but secretly think, yeah do my best to hide form my husband and child. I...

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SAY IT! Come On Spit It Out! Oh, wait… maybe not that…

2013-05-07T00:00:00.000-04:00

I have not had a chance to talk about Oliver’s 15-month well-baby check-up last week. Our little man-child is 29 ½ pounds and 33 inches long, putting him in the 95 percentile for boys his age. When...

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How To Make Your New Home Family-Ready (Guest Post)

2013-05-06T21:26:00.000-04:00

(Today I am letting a guest blogger take over. Between my speech and FTD's family coming in town, this momma needs a break! So today I hope you will enjoy this short but sweet guest post...

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I went toe-to-toe with a pile of pregnant women and survived!

2013-05-06T00:00:00.000-04:00

As most of you know, over this past weekend I delivered a speech on, "preparing for pregnancy." I thought I would share the experience with you... I walked into the venue and hour early to...

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Top Spring/Summer School Essentials for your Kids

2013-05-05T23:51:00.000-04:00

Top Spring/Summer School Essentials for your Kids It may be a bit slow getting started, but the summer weather is just behind those rainclouds – honest! While the seasons seem to be a bit...

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What to really Expect when you are Expecting...

2013-05-03T00:00:00.000-04:00

As some of you know (My friends, family and Facebook Fans) I am the Keynote Speaker at a Maternity Fair tomorrow. Since Speaking is my thing I am not nervous, just having one of the hardest times...

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Kinder Kits Monthly Subscription boxes Review and Giveaway- Homeschoolers, you have got to see this!

2013-05-02T00:00:00.000-04:00

When I opened today's review box for Kinder Kits, I honestly gasped! Before my eyes was my answer to early homeschooling for dummies- me being the dummy in need. I am not a teacher, but as you...

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Game of Thrones... Potty training at 15-months...Yes, we need our heads checked. (FTD Post)

2013-05-01T00:00:00.000-04:00

Game of "Shit" thrones Episode 1 From Diaper to Despair! SO... It comes to this then... CLICK HERE TO KEEP READING!!!

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Layered Cake Baby Clothes Review & Giveaway!

2013-04-30T00:00:00.000-04:00

(Layered Cake baby clothes sent FTM&D a pair of shorts and a 'muscle' shirt to try out, with the hopes that we would share our honest review on this website. All views expressed below...

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Face plants, scraped knees and tumbles are a good thing? Your advice SUCKS!

2013-04-29T00:00:00.000-04:00

Since becoming a mother I have repeatedly heard the statement, "Oh it it will be different with your second child. You will be so much more relaxed". I believe it, I really do. But is...

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Dear 'F' Word...

2013-04-26T00:00:00.000-04:00

My dearest F word, I miss you. Do you miss me? I knew that we would probably grow apart with the birth of my son, but I had no idea how much I would miss you. I miss the good times we had...

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Parenting: It doesn't get easier over time, it just gets more interesting.

2013-04-25T00:40:00.000-04:00

The other day while having lunch with my sister she told me about some of the most recent 'issues' she was dealing with between her two boys aged 6 and 7. I always look forward to these...

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