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Parenting with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)


Disclaimer:  The following post is in partnership with Stress Health, an initiative of the Center for Youth Wellness. All opinions are my own. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are stressful events in a child or adolescent’s life (Felitti et al., 1998). ACEs are very common, and most Americans have at least one. ACEs can happen to anyone and may have lasting…

Pumpkin French Toast

Bays English Muffin Pumpkin Spice French Toast


Looking for a super easy and super delicious french toast recipe that is perfect for the Fall? Look no further then this Pumpkin Spice French toast made with Bays English Muffins!   This is a sponsored blog post: while the views expressed here were genuinely mine, consideration was paid to me by Bays English Muffins to review this product.  …

Toxic Stress and our Youth


Disclaimer: The following post is in partnership with Stress Health, an initiative of the Center for Youth Wellness. All opinions are my own. Working as a nurse with children for the past ten years has taught me a great deal. During nursing school, I spent a lot of time learning about different physical illnesses as well as symptoms that help…

Win a $100 Sam’s Club gift card + My #1 Moving tip


Moving is never a fun expereince, for me at least.  The stress of packing, unpacking and then projects galore is enough for me to never move again!  Some people LOVE to move….I’m just not one of them! If you are moving, my #1 tip would be to make sure that your air ducts and filters are cleaned out before you…

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Enfamil NeuroPro: Brain Building Benefits for Every Infant


I received product and compensation from Mead Johnson Nutrition to create this post written by me. All experiences and opinions expressed in this post are my own and not those of Mead Johnson Nutrition. You can contact Mead Johnson Nutrition with product related questions or comments toll free at 1-800-BABY-123 (1-800-222-9123). It’s hard to believe that my sweet little Pierce…

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Why we Love Beech-Nut Naturals


Disclaimer: The following post is a sponsored post. I was provided with free product to review.  All opinions are my own.   Each month since Pierce was born I can honestly say I’ve taken in each milestone.  Being my last baby, it’s bittersweet watching him grow and become a strong big boy.  From laughing to rolling over and now on…

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Why #NewMomsLoveSams


The following post is sponsored by Savings.com on behalf of Sams Club. All opinions are my own. Being a new mom can be overwhelming.  I know as I speak from experience.  Each child you have you feel like a new mom again.  There’s new challenges, new equipment and gear out for your baby and each child (of course) has their…