How to choose the best hotel at Cedar Point

We’ve been going to Cedar Point with young kids for several years now. I hadn’t been in over 20 years when we started going so I had forgotten that there’s a lot more than just massive roller coasters. I go with three young kids so I’ve gotten the chance to explore everything else that Cedar […]

Which is better, the Detroit or Toledo Zoo?

If you live in Southeastern Michigan you’re probably not far from the Detroit or Toledo Zoo. So how do you choose which one to go to? Which is better, the Detroit or Toledo Zoo? For me, it just depends on what you’re looking for and how you define “better.” We have an annual pass to […]

4 Things You Need to Know to be Prepared for a C-Section

I hear women say they’re scared of labor and delivery all the time. Not me. I was calm, I had a plan, I took all the classes, I was ready. What I wasn’t ready for was a C-section. I didn’t read one thing about how to be prepared for a C-section. I never even occurred […]

Five Powerful Songs to Listen to When Grieving

After my miscarriage I found myself struggling to find the words to describe how I felt. I was filled with feelings of anger, sadness, confusion and shame. I was navigating grief completely foreign to me and was at a loss as to how to explain it to my loved ones. One thing I knew for […]

The Best Kids Clothes to Get on Amazon

Amazon has made it easier than ever to get what we need when we need it. As a mom, I couldn’t be more appreciative of the convenience. The last thing I want to do with a toddler is drag him around a busy mall looking for clothes. Being able to get great kids clothes with […]

How to Not Get Lost in Motherhood

I can vividly remember thinking that I had completely lost who I was when I became a mom. I didn’t do anything of the things I used to. My days looked completely different. I barely recognized this new person looking back at me in the mirror most days. I was changing by the minute and […]

The Devastating Effects of Moms Comparing Themselves to One Another

Motherhood is a journey like no other. From the sleepless nights to the endless mental load we carry, being a mom brings with it a rollercoaster of emotions. Do you know what can make this already challenging journey even more difficult? Moms comparing themselves to one another. It’s a recipe for disaster that can lead […]

Best Tips for Going to Indianapolis with a Toddler

I just took a trip to Indianapolis with a toddler and it was fantastic. My three year old and I recently tagged along with my husband to Indianapolis. He had a seminar for work so my little buddy and I took the chance to see what Indy had to offer. I love traveling with my […]

Why I don’t think we should be normalizing miscarriages

I’m just going to say it, I don’t agree with normalizing miscarriages. Miscarriages are painful and emotionally devastating experiences that leave a lasting impact on the lives of those who go through them. Often times they result in feelings of shame, confusion, guilt and isolation. While there has been a growing movement to normalize miscarriages, […]

Why it’s so hard to move forward after a miscarriage

I ordered a “big brother” shirt for my son the very day I found out I was pregnant. I got pregnant with him quickly and had a normal, healthy pregnancy. Why would this one be any different? It was different. And so was the pregnancy that followed. It never even occurred to me that I […]