Parenting

TRANSITIONING TODDLERS FROM A CRIB TO A BED AND POTTY TRAINING FAIL

By on February 8, 2018

Transitioning toddlers from a crib to a bed has to be one of the scariest moments for parents. Who decided to start off our most prized possessions in these safe gated and cushioned sleep stations to these wide open spaces where there is plenty of room for error? At least this is what it can […]

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EVENFLO TRAVEL SYSTEM STROLLER

By on February 23, 2017

Haven’t found a good travel system you love? I have! No, but for real I have. The Evenflo is a single stroller that break down to be super compact. The carseat is more lightweight and so is the stroller itself. Honestly, it is so nice to have a stroller that is slim and doesn’t take […]

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Parenting

PEDIPED SHOES

By on January 4, 2017

pediped shoes are off the chain you guys! I have been hearing about them for years now and I finally got to try them out on the kids. For some reason I have always been a big fan of sporty sneakers, so I stayed away from ‘fancier’ looking shoes. So silly… I know. Ha! I have […]

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POOL AND BATH TIME FUN WITH NUBY

By on August 18, 2016

The absolute best time our family shares is water play in the pool with our Nuby foam letters and numbers. We literally spend at least one hour a day playing fun games we make up on the spot. Teaching Riley the letters and numbers is actually quite fun. This is the perfect water play toy that will have […]

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THE PERFECT NURSERY RUG

By on July 10, 2016

Looking for the perfect nursery rug? I was too, until I found a washable rug! Yes, this rug is real! With all the dirt and grime that kids bring in, having a washable rug is a MUST. Lorena Canals does a perfect job blending style and conventional use. I had so much fun scrolling through their […]

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HOW TO SHOWER WHEN YOU HAVE KIDS

By on February 3, 2016

This is a direct link on my article “HOW TO SHOWER WHEN YOU HAVE KIDS” that I wrote for VitaPearl. Happy reading! I hope this helps to give you peace of mind on how YOU can stay your best while having kids. It can be so hard to break away and find a minute for yourself, but […]

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Lifestyle | Parenting

MY BIRACIAL FAMILY

By on December 26, 2015

Earlier this year I wrote a post about my biracial marriage and how we are treated as a couple and now I wanted to give some insight on how our family is treated as a whole. Raising kids no matter the color is always challenging. Everyone we meet comments on how adorable our […]

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APPLE PICKING AT LAWRENCE FARMS

By on October 22, 2015

Whoever decided to create ‘apple picking’ as an activity for people to do is genius! It is one of the best fall activities to do with your kids. You can choose to do a scavenger hunt while you are there by creating a print up of things to find that you know will be there. […]

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Travel

TRIP TO SAN ANTONIO, DALLAS, AND HOUSTON

By on September 29, 2015

Never have I ever been on such a long trip with the kids and I have to tell you it was a success! Ben has to do a lot of traveling for his job right now and that means staying in hotels, driving rental cars, and eating out. I didn’t want to be home without […]

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HOW TO TRANSITION FROM A CRIB TO A BED

By on August 25, 2015

Last week we upgraded Riley’s bed from a crib to a toddler bed. The transition has been exceptional! Riley stays in bed and has yet to fall off on to the floor. We have been reluctant to make the change because of having our new baby, but she has blown us away by […]

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