This is a Mother’s Day sponsored post thanks to Teleflora. I love Mother’s Day for so many different reasons. Ever since I gave birth to my son it really brightened my mood for the holiday. Before I had my son it was a bit of an emotional holiday for me. My daughter was born a […]
New Babblings
I’m Pregnant with Baby 2 or 3… Depending on How You Look at it.
You may have seen on social media that we announced a new pregnancy! We are very excited to add another baby to our family. Raiden couldn’t be more excited and neither could we. This pregnancy wasn’t planned, but doesn’t change anything for us. Baby Coming November 2019! We are excited that this time around we […]
Finding New Ways to be Eco-friendly by Going Strawless
I have been trying to be a little bit more eco-friendly ever since I noticed how much waste you can have when you order food out. Whether it is through straws or toss away cups. There always seems to be a lot of waste at the end of an outing. This is what got me […]
Sometimes I Wish I Was a Normal Mom
I love being me and most days I don’t really mind having a disability, but there are days where I really wish I was a normal mom. There are days when I wish I could just pick up my son and carry him around like he wants. There are days when I wish I didn’t […]
My Son Has What? Sensory Processing Disorder Exposed
Finding out you have a special needs child isn’t always easy. I always assumed my children would need PT and OT because I assumed they would inherit CMT from me. One thing I never realized they could inherit from me is my apparent Sensory Processing Disorder Sensory Processing Disorder As a child (and even as […]
Disabled Mom Turns Special Needs Mom
I never thought the day would come when I would be writing to say that this disabled momma can now be categorized as a special needs mom. I have laid low this past year when it comes to talking about everything that we have been going through with our son, but I feel like I […]
Celebrate Wheelchair Day: Keep Parking Accessible for Wheelchair Users
By: Jeff Butler, Vantage Mobility International Since 2008, March 1 has been acknowledged as National Wheelchair Day. It was founded to celebrate the freedom that wheelchairs give to those who use them, helping them to overcome any mobility issues and travel as they please. However, many wheelchair users run into accessibility issues when trying to […]
Chicago Area Events
5 Family Friendly Activities Near MommyCon Chicago
Are you looking for extra family friendly activities in the Rosemont area during MommyCon weekend? If so then you have come to the right place. As a local I have enjoyed many different activities in the area and these are my top 5 activities I recommend for families when they are coming in for a […]
MommyCon Chicago 2019! Only 8 More Days and Counting!
I don’t know about you, but I am pretty damn excited for MommyCon Chicago to hit us here. I am especially excited this year because it will be my first year being able to attend a day with no child in tow. I am excited to experience it with my son as well as just […]
It’s Almost Time Again. The Chicago Toy and Game Week Returns!
The past few years we have had a blast going to the Chicago Toy and Game Week and I am so glad that I will be able to attend again this year! Things will be a little different for me this year because my hubby, sister, and her fiance will be unable to attend the […]
It’s Time For Brookfield Zoo’s Annual Boo at the Zoo Celebration!
Last year we didn’t take (or I can’t find) pictures at Boo at the Zoo at Brookfield Zoo, but two years ago we did take some and had a blast! Boo at the Zoo is a great activity to do with the family. When we went we met up with a few of my cousins […]
Parenting & Family
Get Your Toddler Pumped For Cars 3 With a Booster Seat!
This is a sponsored post thanks to First Years, who is excited to have me talk about Cars 3! Cars 3 is coming out soon and I know that many families have toddlers who just love the Cars movies! If your children love the movies then you will want to keep reading. I am very […]
A Mother’s Promise | From A First Time Mom
Disclosure: This Mother’s Promise campaign was sponsored by Pampers and Acorn Influence. My Mother’s Promise to Little Raiden I believe that every parent has a promise in their heart that they plan to keep to their child(ren). I believe that a Mother’s Promise is something very precious and dear. I want a constant reminder as […]
Breaking The Stigma: Disability or Not I Can Cloth Diaper
I was a chicken. I will admit that now. I was terrified of using a cloth diaper on my son for a variety of reasons. Of course a year and a half later I really, really am starting to regret not cloth diapering my son. There are so many things that I have learned about […]
Tips For Making A New Car Purchase With Multiple Car Seats
This is a sponsored post for Cars.com. Car shopping is never easy and it doesn’t get easier when you add children into the mix. The struggle is real. I know that having multiple children really makes the car buying process that much more difficult because children are expected to be in some sort of a […]