Family

Bickering Parents: How To Overcome Those Petty Arguments

Have you ever thought to yourself, “I never thought my husband and I would get here.”(Especially within the first couple years of marriage?) To be completely honest, I knew adding a bundle of joy to our family would come with added stress, pressure, and sleepless nights, but I didn’t expect Josh and I to bicker as much as we did within those first couple of months.

Pack Your Kids In Half The Time With This Simple Travel Hack

I don’t know about you, but I’m the mom with a million things on her brain at all times. Whether it’s meal-planning, scheduling the babes’ days, operating a side hustle, or dreaming about the next time I can take a shower in peace, my mind is always running.

22 Father’s Day Gift Ideas You Need To Know About

PSA: Father’s Day is right around the corner!  And for now, YOU’RE responsible for making the purchasing decisions until the babies get a little older. If you’re anything like us, your man can be SO HARD to buy for. What on Earth could make him feel loved, appreciated, and important on a day dedicated JUST TO HIM?  Our guys do so much for us and it’s hard to reel in the perfect Father’s Day gift ideas.

Surviving A Mobile Baby 101

It’s been a few months after you had your baby and you’re pretty sure you’re getting a hang of this whole parenting thing.  Your babe is sleeping better, eating on a good schedule, and taking long glorious naps. You feel like you might be able to take shower or *gasp* cook dinner.

Until, SURPRISE, suddenly your kid is knee deep in the [amazon_textlink asin=’B0742M47V5′ text=’Tupperware‘ template=’ProductLink’ store=’poms2moms-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’1fc02063-678b-11e8-be20-e7165401bfc7′] making all types of racket and an even bigger mess.

An Ode To Your Last Baby

Four days from now, in somewhat impossible fashion, the little peanut in the above picture will be one. I’ll go ahead and use the cliché of “not knowing where the time goes,” because I honestly don’t.

How To Cope When Your Child Has Dog Allergies

Aubrey deals with a mild case of eczema, a constant runny nose and itchy eyes.  For the longest time we blamed the snotty nose on daycare and the seasons. That is until earlier this month, we found out it was neither and we would have to make some lifestyle changes as a result.

Tips For A Simple Fire Truck Party (That Won’t Leave Mom Feeling Like She’s Crashed & Burned)

Risden’s 4th birthday was awesome! My little boy is quite obsessed with all service vehicles, but none compare to his love for fire trucks. So of course, we had to throw a firetruck birthday party.

Why Our Schools’ Active Shooter Plans Aren’t Working

First and foremost, I want to extend our deepest condolences to all of the families of victims in the most recent school shooting in Texas and all of the families who have lost loved ones in tragedy.  We simply cannot imagine losing a child in any scenario and are praying for healing and understanding during this difficult time.  We hope this post offers some hope and ignites action and change.

5 Essentials For The Nursery Of Your Dreams

Pinterest. Nurseries.

We’ve seen them, we’ve envied them. We’ve tried to recreate them and failed. There’s this weird self-imposed pressure to have the picture-perfect nursery, because let’s be honest, you want to give your sweet little newborn a sanctuary.

The Men of P2M Speak: Happy Mother’s Day

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It’s no secret that our group of friends is super close and extends beyond the contributors that publish on the blog.  The husbands have always been forced into friendships with each other because we get together so often, vacation together, conversate regularly…  Sorta like an arranged “broship” I guess you could say. They’re our biggest fans, the cheerleaders for the cheerleaders.