Motherhood isn't always as easy or idyllic as we envision it to be when we are without child. It's one of those mysteries in life and unspoken truths. Before we become parents we long for the days we can cradle an angelic sleepy newborn baby in our arms. We can't fathom how exhausted and sleep-deprived that time period will actually be. We look forward to the days of planning playdate with … [Read more...]
Handprint Flower Picture Frame for Mom
Every mother wants to cherish those precious early memories with baby. From holding those tiny hands in her own, to marveling at the cuteness in front of her. And creating keepsakes with babies handprints or footprints is the perfect way to share those moments around the home. Whether it's for Valentine's Day or Mother's Day, a homemade kid's picture frame warms just about anyone's heart and … [Read more...]
Handmade Jewelry Dish for Mom
These days it seems I'm always running from one room to the next and misplacing jewelry in the process. I don't wear too much jewelry with the kids grabbing at me and all, so end up taking it off and placing it aside...usually some place I can't remember. But with Mother's Day a couple days away, I wanted to create something simple enough for my toddler to help with, but special enough to work … [Read more...]
How a Mother’s Touch Means So Much More to Baby
This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Johnson’s® and Latina Bloggers Connect. All opinions are my 100% my own. Did you know that every loving interaction with mom or dad can help baby's developing brain? From a gentle touch to a pleasant smell, everyday rituals and interactions children experience create memories that will stay with them for a lifetime. Studies have shown that … [Read more...]
The Moment You Realize You’re Going to Be a Mom #Clearblue
Excited. Joyful. Thankful. Blessed. Anxious. Nervous. Disbelief. Shocked. These are a few words real moms used to describe that very moment they found out they were expecting...with the realization that a new life was forming inside their very body and the whole world as they knew it was about to change.I can still recall the first moment it happened to ME. The scene plays over and over in my … [Read more...]
