Instilling the love of reading in children is fun to do when they are little. They are fascinated with the pictures, colors, and the expression in your voice when you read to them. As they get older however, continuing that love of reading gets increasingly difficult! Suddenly, your middle school kiddo could care less about using their imagination and care more about the latest video games or using their phone for entertainment. Lucky for you, there are many options available to help get your middle school children to continue to read! With Halloween fast approaching, there are some fun, exciting, and intriguing books out there that will be difficult for…

Recently, a friend of mine lost a loved one; someone who was very near and dear to her heart. Her father. And while her heart broke into countless pieces, I’ve watched her hold steady to her commitment of being a good mother. When I heard the news of her father’s passing, my heart hurt for her and her family. I’ve known her for over a decade. We went to high school together, had sleepovers, played basketball, and got ready for prom together. It’s safe to say that I know her family very well. We graduated in the same class and I’ve been fortunate to still have a friendship with her.…

They say it takes a village to raise children. Oftentimes, that village consists of moms we haven’t met or moms we know through the social media world. When moms come together to help other moms, our world gets a little brighter! In this post, you will find a list of moms you can add to your mom village as you read through these ultimate mom hacks and find new secrets to help you in your motherhood journey. Find ways to make mom life easier and learn from others how they make it through the challenging days. Notice ultimate mom hacks that lead you to finding new ways to living life…