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Nana’s Updated Chicken Noodle Soup

Why is this the perfect Chicken Noodle Soup? We have a 3-year-old little girl and she is very smart. Before we knew it she was in need of a bigger challenge than I could provide for her. I am trying to work from home and maintain said home...

Birthdays, Celebrations, DIY, Infancy 0-1 year, Our Disney Side

Monkey’s First Birthday

September 23, 2016 The Rookie Mom 3 Comments

Where has the time gone? I cannot believe that my little Monkey is ONE! I officially have a toddler, wow! Months before Monkey turned one, I was already turning to Pinterest for birthday party themes and ideas. My husband and I knew we wanted to...

Sautéed Shrimp with Pearl Couscous

Love Shrimp? Looking to add a powerhouse of veggies and grain to your diet? What about couscous, ever tried that? If you have answered yes to any of these questions you will love this dish! I know when you are tired and work is crazy and the...

Being You, Celebrations, For the Home, Just for the Girls, Motherhood, Recipes, Travel & Activites

MOMentous Motherhood

September 19, 2016 The Perfectionist Mom 28 Comments

Welcome to the new and slightly improved MOMentous Motherhood. If you have visited us before you most likely know the site by MOMentous Moms. Well, we have had a reinvention! Often in life, you need reinvention, without it, life would be so...

Being a Mother, Infancy 0-1 year, Motherhood

9 Month Checkup

April 5, 2016September 12, 2016 The Rookie Mom 1 Comment

It is hard to believe that in just 3 short months Monkey will be ONE! The time has seriously flown by. It seems like yesterday when I found out I was pregnant and now I have a 9-month-old. When you are pregnant, fellow parents say how quickly the...

Update on following your mommy instincts

Being a Mother, Just for the Girls, Toddlerhood 1-4 years

Following Mommy Instincts 1 year followup

March 10, 2016September 12, 2016 The Not-So-Single Mom Leave a comment

Mommy Instincts…One year later

Two months ago marks the one-year anniversary of my daughters emergency surgery. It was by far the hardest day of my life so far. It is still hard to believe at just over 2 years old, she had a twisted ovary...

Infancy 0-1 year, Motherhood, Product Reviews

The Teething Baby

March 8, 2016September 7, 2016 The Rookie Mom 1 Comment

Dealing with a teething baby is never easy. Over the last couple of months, I have learned what teething remedies work for Monkey. I feel so helpless watching my little boy in pain, as there is only so much I can do as his mommy. A baby’s...

5 ways my 2 year old is already like a teenager

Motherhood, Toddlerhood 1-4 years

5 ways my Two year old is already like a Teenager

March 3, 2016September 1, 2016 The Perfectionist Mom 11 Comments

Since my beautiful daughter will be turning 3 in a matter of minutes I wanted to share one of my favorite posts from her second year. Mommy and Daddy love you to the moon and back Buggie!!!I have been in full birthday party planning mode here...

Being You, Just for the Girls

Struggles with Weight Loss

March 1, 2016September 12, 2016 The Rookie Mom 5 Comments

I have to start out by saying that this post about my struggles with weight loss, was very difficult for me to write. I have nothing to hide, as I hope my insecurities about my weight can help others know that they are not alone. Among my...

Being a Mother, Infancy 0-1 year, Just for the Girls

Breastfeeding in Public

February 19, 2016September 1, 2016 MOMentous Moms 2 Comments

This is a throwback post from June 2014. Crazy how it is still a relevant and controversial topic. Please enjoy and let us know your thoughts! Breastfeeding in public has been all over the news. Everything from media campaigns about feeding in...