Raising Children to Weather the Storm
Picture Princess heavily medicated, out of sorts, and drooling uncontrollably. That was the vision in my head at the thought of her getting the MMR vaccine. After months of debate and research, I finally gave in. Princess finally got her shot! As I mentioned in my previous post, the controversy surrounding the MMR vaccine has been retracted. …
It seems like it was just yesterday when my hubby and I welcomed our new baby girl into the world. Since then it’s been a whirlwind. We’ve enjoyed so many different milestones from crawling, walking, to first words, and so much more. In a matter of weeks we’ll be celebrating a new one. Potty training! Princess…
I knew the day would eventually come when Princess would have to get the measles, mumps, and rubella shot aka MMR. I’ve been a bit apprehensive because of the controversy surrounding this vaccine. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the vaccination, here’s some background info. Studies have shown that since this vaccine was made available, MMR cases have drastically…
Ever since I was a kid I loved to bake. Corn bread, cookies, lemon squares, brownies, are just some of my favorite treats to make. But with the demands of school, work, and now a toddler, baking has taken a back seat. Aside from whipping something up on special occasions, I really don’t have time…
I’ve been getting requests to do a skincare tutorial. Here I am makeup free! You’ll be surprised at what I do to my face. It ain’t much! My morning skincare ritual is simple but effective. I start with a gentle cleanser to remove overnight build-up without stripping my skin of its natural oils. This is…
Princess never liked getting dressed, but she’s gotten much better. That’s because I try to make getting ready fun. Once I get the tunes going and play with her, it’s no longer a struggle. But, in recent months I’ve noticed that she’s becoming a bit picky with her outfits. Take this tutu set for instance:…
My hubby and I have always planned on having kids. I knew that starting a family wouldn’t be easy. I’m not just referring to the financial aspects of raising a child. I’m talking about how our children would be perceived. There was a good chance that our child would have darker features like me. There…
How many times have you seen a mom with kid(s) in tow, struggling to keep it together? I’ve seen quite a few like at the grocery store, the mall, and even restaurants. I used to ask myself, why doesn’t she leave the kids at home so she can shop in peace, and not have her…
