For the first twenty-one years of my life, I had no interest in becoming a stay-at-home-mom (SAHM). If you had asked me at the time, I would have said, “Sure, it’s a valuable occupation, just not the one for me.” I don’t know if this was because of a lack of exposure—my mom worked and so did her mom before her—or because of my own ambitions, but a slow-paced life…
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9 Essentials for New Moms – What’s Saving My Life Right Now
My little guy turned six months old this past week. As a new mom, I can’t profess to be an expert on motherhood. I wish I could tell you all the tips and tricks for staying productive as a mom, keeping your house spotless, getting…
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Las Vegas with a Baby: 8 Do’s and 1 Don’t for a Smooth Family Vacation
Las Vegas with a Baby: Sin City. Gambling Capital of the World. Land of Licentiousness and Excess. These—and many others—are the names that have come to mind my entire life at the mention of Las Vegas. But my husband and his family (also devout Christians)…
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How I Slashed Our Family Budget: 7 Must-Try Tips for New Moms!
In late February of this year, my son was born, completely changing my life in many ways. I’ve known for a while that once my husband and I had kids, I wanted to stop working and become a stay-at-home mom. This wasn’t always the future…