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As you all know August is Romance Awareness Month. What? You didn’t know? Yeah, neither did I. But what a great time to try and bring a little romance back to your relationship. No matter what stage of a relationship you are in, whether you have kids in the home, out of the home, or [...]
Vacation is such a fun time, but it’s very easy to fall off the fitness train. Once you fall off it’s very hard to hop back on. But if you stay in it, even a little bit, it’s easier to get back into a routine once your vacation is over. The following list is seven tips [...]
If you give a toddler a sippy cup, he’s going to ask for a snack. When you give him the snack, he’ll throw the cup on the floor. When you pick it up and give it to him, he’ll decide it’s a game and throw it and his snack. If you try to pick up [...]
Here at Bloomington Moms Blog we love planning parties, especially when it involves bringing family and friends together to celebrate a life milestone such as a birthday! Whether you enjoy planning a Pinterest perfect fiesta, or a simple pizza party at home, we’ve got you covered. If you are looking for the perfect venue space, [...]
There is a certain characteristic of motherhood that cannot be learned or even taught. It goes by various names. "Momsense," "Mother's Intuition," or "the eyes in the back of my head" as my mother called it. But, the reality is the same: it’s the knack to stay a half-step ahead of our kid and the [...]
No, you are not crazy. Tent camping with kids can be amazing and create memories that last a lifetime. I know, because I grew up tent camping with my family. It may seem daunting if you have never been an outdoorsy type or if your kids already give you wildlife before you ever set foot [...]
We've all be there. You get a notice that a friend you haven't talked to for a while is reaching out. Or, the new girl at your table at mom's group has sent you a message. Maybe it's your dearest friend in the whole world reaching out. Regardless of who it is, part of you [...]
Meet my kids. They are almost exactly six years apart in age and different genders. Our son really wanted a boy so they could grow up and play video games together. But alas, his sister came along. Thankfully he was ok with that, too. Give them time to get to know each other The first [...]
I know you mamas have spent the last six or eight weeks researching all the summer camp possibilities for your kids to give them educational opportunities or a chance to hone their athletic skills or just explore hobbies. Well done! Having a Summer Plan can save the family in many ways. But, I have some [...]
This summer, I will turn 40. If I am being totally honest, I have been dreading this upcoming birthday for many years. My husband would tell you I have been dreading this birthday since I turned 30. To me, 40 means middle age. It means wrinkles and aches and pains and gray hair and early [...]
