As part of World Breastfeeding week, I am guest posting over at The Pistachio Project. Come find out how I am trying to make breastfeeding a more intentional part of my day. When my first son was born, I thought I was fully prepared to breastfeed. I had dreams of sitting in the rocking chair… [Read More]
Product Praise: Reading Kingdom
*I was not financially compensated for this post. I received an online subscription for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.* About a week before the baby was due, I was accepted to write a review of the Reading Kingdom online reading and writing program. I thought for sure… [Read More]
Disney’s Planes! Flying Into a Theater Friday #DisneyPlanes
Earlier tonight I broke free from my tether and abandoned the Babe for a night with the big kids. We made our way to a special preview showing of Disney’s new movie PLANES – Just the 3 of us! I can’t give away any of the details till Friday but I wanted to encourage you… [Read More]
Lip Tied & Tongue Tied – Breastfeeding Difficulties
Did you know that this past Thursday was the start of World Breastfeeding Week? Would you like to know how we celebrated? The Babe and I celebrated with a trip to a dentist who specializes in the laser correction of lip & tongue ties in infants. Like many Moms, I have a love/hate relationship with… [Read More]
Nicki’s Diapers $60 Giveaway Event
Welcome to the Nicki’s Diapers $60 Gift Card Giveaway This giveaway is different from most. You don’t have to like any pages! All you have to do is check out some great cloth diaper related sites and show them some love. One winner will be chosen and they will get a $60 Gift Card from… [Read More]
Giveaway: Ziftit $500 Back-to-School Bash
*This is a sponsored post by Ziftit Aug. 1-15, 2013 Raising My 5 Sons is hosting a Back to School Event. There will be giveaways throughout the first weeks in August and a GRAND PRIZE Giveaway of $500 Shopping Spree! I don’t know about you but trying to afford sending 2 kids back to school… [Read More]
Sharing My Sweetness – Ezra’s Newborn Photos with Madison Kelly Photography
A few weeks ago, I had the most amazing opportunity to have Ezra’s newborn pictures done with an up an coming photographer in our area. I have always been a bit crazy about having the kids pictures done but normally we do them at a local chain studio. What a difference it makes to have… [Read More]
Milkin’ Cookies (Lactation) Giveaway
The little man and I are six weeks in to our breastfeeding relationship. In a couple of weeks I will be heading back to my full time job and he will be going off to day care. My past experience tells me that my milk production will decrease and I will be in need for… [Read More]
Join us for the BabyKicks Prints Twitter Party 7/31
I am a BabyKicks Blog Ambassador. I receive products in exchange for my promotional work. Oh my gosh! Have you seen the new prints from BabyKicks? The perfect combination of cute and adorable for you little one’s bum. Come celebrate these new prints at a Twitter Party on July 31st. Hosted by The Inquisitive Mom and… [Read More]
A Generation of Sweetness
Growing up, I was blessed to have a wonderful relationship with my grandmother. There were so many wonderful memories we shared and it has always made me a little sad that she was not able to be around to really get to know my children. Fortunately, my husband’s grandmother is still alive and it has… [Read More]