This Christmas is a very special one for my family as it is the first in our new home. Unfortunately last year our Christmas was tainted by two unpleasant incidents. On December 24th as my husband and I drove back from dropping off our escrow deposit we were told that…
The Potty Training Chronicles: Our Journey to a Diaper Free Toddler – Part 1
Over the past seventeen months my little one has achieved countless of milestones. While not all [milestones] were greeted with the same enthusiasm (I’m looking at you, tummy time) they were all eventually mastered. When I see how active and fearless my little guy is, it is definitely difficult to…
Mommy and Son Outfit Of The Day, The Desert Is Our Backdrop.
I am a boy’s mom. There are no cute little dresses or adorable little skirts in my house, well unless you count mine (lol). Pre motherhood, I always thought girls had more of a selections hen it came to clothes and accessories. Over this past year and a half, however,…
3 Money Saving Tips for your Children’s Christmas.
Christmas is in seven weeks and you know what that means … we have to start getting ready to battle out other moms at the toy aisles at Target! Just kidding. Unless you want to, but if you shop early, smart, and even second-hand no battling will be necessary. I…
Pumpkin Empanadas for the Holidays.
A few weeks ago I mentioned in a post that my husband had made some delicious pumpkin empanadas. I promised I would share the recipe and here it is, finally! You can go ahead and read that post here. Before we begin, it is only fair for me to say that I…
A Day In The Life Of A Working Mom.
I am a full time working mother. My career as an attorney requires that I commute to several surrounding counties either to represent my clients in court or visit them in jail. This means that while sometimes I am able to come home early and spend time with my son,…
Boy Toddler Gift Guide Under $50
In a previous post I said that the key (or one of the keys) to saving money during the holidays was to start your holiday shopping early. You can read that post here. If you haven’t started shopping, don’t worry. There are still some great deals out there. And well, if…
KidloLand, A Children’s Educational App, Review and Giveaway.
I was provided with a free subscription in exchange for my honest review, by KidloLand. All opinions expressed here and in other parts of the blog are honest and 100% my own. Pre motherhood, I swore to myself that I would not be that mom who just hands over the iPad…
A Mother’s Thoughts A Day After Election Night.
I normally would not speak about politics on the blog, but this time I just have to let it out. My heart is numb. I cannot wrap my head around what I experienced last night, what our country experienced. As I sat in my living room, watching the votes come…
Toddler OOTD at the Petting Zoo.
Do you ever feel like you get lost in the hustle and bustle of life? To be honest, in October I felt like I was trampled. Life at the office was hectic, to say the least. I had court more times than I can remember and although I love going…