Updated for 2022! It’s that time of year again! The snow is falling, the kids are wearing their jammies inside out and you’re getting the 5am call that says those words you have been waiting for, “No School Today!” Everyone loves snow days! Since I was little, I loved watching the snow fall and hoping … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, I was provided with a copy of The Welcoming Classroom in exchange for my honest opinion. An affiliate link is also included. The right program, great teachers and a structured classroom are all important factors in providing a successful education. This, however, is only half of what is needed for a child … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided with SmartMax Rescue Team in exchange for our honest review. Do your kids LOVE building toys? Do they LOVE playing with trucks too? Well, I have the perfect toy for you! SmartMax Rescue Team offers kids hours of brain boosting building fun! Kids will have a blast building and … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided a copy of Raising a Talker in exchange for our honest opinion. An affiliate link is included. Let me begin with a strong recommendation for Raising a Talker by Renate Zangl, PhD as I sincerely wish I had it when I had my first child! As the mother of a … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, Mommy University received 4 tickets to see Disney On Ice: Princesses and Heroes in exchange for our honest review. A friend of mine who takes her daughter to Disney on Ice every year says that it is always a great show. “You will not be disappointed,” were her actual words. After watching … [Read more…]
As I sit in my bed, on the morning of my 36th birthday, I find myself reflecting on my life; the good, the bad, the beautiful, the ugly and everything in between. I find myself remembering those who are no longer here and being grateful for those who are. I find myself asking myself the … [Read more…]
Guilty Confession: I never thought I would be a mom. I certainly never thought I would enjoy being a mom. Yet, I always knew motherhood would be challenging and often times lonely. In the first few weeks after giving birth to my son, my husband and I were frequently up at 2am helping to soothe … [Read more…]
Congratulations! You’re a mom (or dad)! Being a parent is the most important job you will ever have. It is unbelievably rewarding, amazing and breathtaking, but it can also be exhausting, stressful and, at times, lonely! As a parent it is important to make connections with other moms or dads and continue to feel like … [Read more…]
Photo credit goes to Darlene Puzon at http://www.dpuzonphotography.net/ Please note: this picture is not an accurate depiction of Tummy Time. In fact, it is not recommended to have a baby sleeping on its stomach which is why Tummy Time was introduced. This was a peaceful photo taken by a photographer while my daughter was supervised. … [Read more…]
When you have your first child, the love you feel is like nothing you have ever experienced in your life. How can one little being complete you so much? How can something so tiny own that much of your heart? So when you find out you’re having a second, you have to wonder, How do … [Read more…]