Mommy Needs A Time Out

The Biology Of Sleep

by Jennie August 30, 2011

baby sleep

Since having Cody I have been a little obsessed with baby sleep. Mama needs her beauty rest and what a shock it was to my system when my beautiful little newborn didn’t share in my need for sleep at night! I did do sleep training with Cody out of sheer necessity and I know for […]

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Easy Freezer Meals

by Jennie August 8, 2011

freezer meals

If you read this blog, you know that I  am a little OCD, like to have control and very much a planner! We can schedule posts on the blog and one thing I have done to “plan” around this baby’s arrival is I have written several posts and scheduled them just in case I go […]

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Ava Anderson

by Jennie August 1, 2011

Ava Anderson Products

Our sister site, Crunchy Savings, recently did a giveaway for Ava Anderson and wrote up a personal review on what she thought about the products she was able to use. I recently went to a party to check out the Ava Anderson products with rep Shauna. I have to say that I am SO impressed! […]

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Why Use A Nanny Referral Agency?

by Jennie July 26, 2011

I talked last week about my decision to hire some help at night once the baby arrives. I was a little nervous of peoples reactions and I appreciate the positive feedback from those of you who think I am not totally crazy and I am sure reserve from those of you who think I am!!  We researched […]

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Beech Acres: The Frazzled Family

by Jennie July 22, 2011

We talk a lot about Beech Acres and the amazing parenting conferences and workshops that we go to hosted by them. We HEART Beech Acres!! This month was about The Frazzled Family and how stress can have such an impact on the individual person and the family as a whole. H-E-L-L-O… I know we can […]

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It is O.K. to ask for HELP

by Jennie July 20, 2011

As I sit down to write this I KNOW that most of you will have your own take on what I have decided to do SO…. let the judgements begin!!! (lol!) When I became preggers with baby boy #2 (3 weeks away from due date btw!!), my immediate first thoughts was the LACK OF SLEEP […]

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Said You Better Work It Out

by Jennie July 12, 2011

All I keep thinking about is how I want NEED to start working out as soon as this baby gets here!! With Cody, for some reason, I just assumed the weight would come off and I would bounce right back…. WRONG!!! I was so consumed with having a new baby and all the newness that […]

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Stroller Strong

by Jennie June 24, 2011

I don’t know how many times we, as women and mothers, talk about needing more time. We are so busy taking care of everyone else that we put ourselves last most of the time. If you know me, I love make-up and fashion and NEVER would I have thought I would leave the house without […]

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Guest Post: Stress and Pregnancy

by MHSjennie June 9, 2011

This article was written by Nicola Sanders, who when not busy looking after her two boys, writes for a baby girl names site. The site also offers comprehensive information on other topics, including pregnancy, toddlers, and more. Stress and pregnancy Stress during pregnancy is normal but that does not mean you can’t find ways to […]

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Homemade Body Scrub

by Jennie May 27, 2011

We have posted several times about making your own beauty products, but I actually haven’t made any of them yet. For mother’s day, Whole Foods, was hosting an event for the mamas and they had you make your own body scrub. I used it and it was amazing!!! Even Steve uses it! Now that I […]

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Pure Romance Giveaway

by Jennie May 13, 2011

We all know that with children come less and less alone time with our significant other! Even when you have some down time, you are probably cleaning the house, doing laundry or maybe trying to catch some zzz’s! It is hard to take the time and focus on each other!! Look no further… Pure Romance […]

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FREE Spa Day for Moms

by MHSjennie May 6, 2011

WHOLE FOODS MASON IS HAVING A WONDERFUL FREE SPA DAY FOR MOMS!!! Spa Day for the Mommas! Saturday, May 7th 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Join whole foods for a day to celebrate all the beautiful women!  Make your own body scrub, create an aromatherapy blend, stop by for a wine, cheese or chocolate tasting. First […]

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