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Mom's Moment: 10 Ways to Boost Self Esteem
As parents, we all want the same thing. We want our children to be happy. We want our children to be healthy. We want our children to love and be loved. We want to teach them to be good people, and that, for the most part; the world is kind.
Problem is: how do we...
North Pole Experience: Christmas Countdown Begins
Christmas day, the most anticipated holiday for children all over the world, is merely 90 days away. That means those Tiny (crazy) elves are getting ready for their debut, tinsel will soon be unpacked and holiday music will eventually be creeping into the background of every grocery store, department store and family vehicle on the road. That also means that the big guy himself, Mr. Santa Claus has officially finished his off-season and is back at work. Valley residents are especially lucky because The North Pole Experience (NPX), home to Santa Claus and his entire Christmas crew, is tucked away in a secret spot just outside of Flagstaff. It’s no surprise that parents across the Phoenix-land area are already planning family road...
Mom Must-Haves: Splurges & Steals
There are so many products for baby, mom and dad on the market! We love deals and steals for many items, but some splurge worthy items can be great options too.
Splurge: ProRIDE Carseat by RECARO
A car seat is so important for the safety of your tot. RECOR, a German company known internationally for their auto and aircraft seating, also makes super stylish and ultra-safe child safety seats. The ProRIDE convertible car seat follows the RECARO tradition. Designed for use in either the rear-facing or forward-facing positions, the RECARO ProRIDE Convertible Car Seat offers multiple safety features such as racing-inspired side-impact protection, protective and comfortable PUR foam in the head...
Mom's Moment: 10 Annoying Toddler Tendencies
I love my kids more than anything. It's obvious. I write about them, Facebook their pics, Tweet their updates, and have surrendered my adult life to be their mom, best friend, playmate, diaper changer, feeder, and maid. Seriously, I drop anything to hold their hand, offer a snuggle, or build Lego towers. I know I walk the fine line of being an annoying, overbearing, overprotective, over-social media sharing boy mom, but they're my little soul mates and biggest blessings.
WITH THAT BEING...
Mom's Moment: Why I Published My Pregnancy Journal
September is NICU Awareness Month, so I can't help but recount my first pregnancy, detailed in my book, Expecting Perfect: My Bumpy Journey to Mommyhood.
I recently asked my friend if she thought I was crazy for publishing my pregnancy journal. Her response: Nadine, for some reason it doesn’t surprise me that you’re doing such a thing. Besides, you are crazy. But crazy is all relative...
