So you're raising a snot monster. Oh shit, I meant toddler. :DIt's bitter-sweet isn't it?  These times can be very testing, most of us are not equipped to deal with such irrational and impossible little beings. Although small in size, they can send us into an emotional rollercoaster within seconds. Then, the next second our hearts are melting from the irresistible love we feel for them. okay, maybe the next MINUTE or so. Second is pushing it. Most times, we feel like ...

I'll be honest I was a mess when I first started on the path of entrepreneurship and a full-time mom. At first, I was so fired up and excited that I had my computer on the kitchen table, and I'd work every minute I could have at that table. I was up until 3 or 4 am working after my son had gone to bed, drinking tea. Then I graduated to having a beer every other night, then a couple glasses of wine. ...

This is one of those topics that can cause some mama bears to steam at the ears! You may find yourself in many controversial conversations with other parents about this one! Do you post pictures of your children on the internet or don't you? Personally, I believe that the internet is a beautiful thing! It provides opportunity to share the moments that only happen once with the people who we love dearly, the people that great distance separates us from.  Ultimately I agree with ...

Saturday morning I was in my office working away, or so I thought. I wasn't being overly productive because my son would be in and out of the office asking for things, or asking me to come look at something. So I was up and down, in and out of focus. When I went out into the living room which shares a wall with my office, so it is out the door and around a corner. I saw my son and my Stafford ...

I find myself completely and totally jealous of my toddler. Not because he has no bills or adult responsibilities but because of all the small things that as an adult we have lost. 10 Things mom's envy about their toddler's. 1. Living the NAKED life! This is my number ONE! Oh, to not wear clothes. Why the hell not! Society will beat shame into them soon enough. Live free bumble bee! As long as you can! 2. Failing Forward. We would all be unstoppable ...

1. YOU-TIME is absolutely CRITICAL! When was the last time you're beautiful little human looked up at you with an honest sparkle of admiration and spoke the words "thank you for always putting me and everyone else before yourself, mommy" Is it safe to say never? Now, don't twist my words! I am not saying that you do what you do for a cookie or some kind or recognition, I know I don't. But if you are human then like the rest of ...

When I decided to step into parenthood, I was like any other parent and knew exactly what kind of mom I was going to be. - No junk food!- Nope, I won't need to spank.. my kid will listen.- I will never yell.- Of course, I'll stop swearing before my baby is born!- Pampers.. Pfff... no, I'll only use organic re-usable fabric diapers- I will make my own baby food. No additives for my angel. - On, and on, and on... Even ...

My fairytale turned into my nightmare - not to be too dramatic. I had my son in February 2014, this was a planned and exciting time in my life. I was excited to take on the challenge of parenthood, part of me was scared just as any new parent is, but I truly felt at ease. My husband was away working a lot, we were prepared for this and knew it was going to be this way from the beginning. I thought I ...

Hey there! I want to share with you 4 things regarding affiliate marketing that I found to fit my criteria as a stay-at-home mom. If you have read my post trapped in life then you will know a bit of my story and how I started online. Well, this post is to explain a little about the vehicle I chose to use to change my life, affiliate marketing.Before I begin, I'd like to get your permission to speak raw and real, I believe ...