Natasha Brown
My Husband Comes First
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby.
In the ideal world that is how I would have liked for things to happen, but it did not. Even though parts of my life did...
Celebrating Seuss
"Dr. Seuss was a storyteller in the grandest sense of the word. Not only did he tell fantastical tales of far-away places but he also gave us a unique visual language that carried his stories...
10 Ways You Know Your Baby Isn’t a Baby Anymore
One of the hardest things for me when it comes to being a mom is realizing that my baby is no longer a baby. I was so overjoyed Sarah turned one in September, but...
When Your Parents Don’t Get Your Parenting Style
Attachment.
Free Range.
Permissive.
Modern.
Old-School.
Whether you appreciate labels or loathe them, we are all thrust into some category due to our parenting style. And whether you like it or not, someone is always going to disagree with...
Activities for Special Needs Children in Columbia
For parents of children with special needs, it can often be difficult to find activities for their children to participate in. With my son Andrew, who has autism, we tried soccer, t-ball, even dance;...
The Perfect Mom’s Day Out {GIF Style}
I don't get any alone time at all. As a SAHM with a husband who works all of the time, and four kids, it's safe to say that alone time for me is pretty...
C’mon, Get Happy:: Low-Cost Ways to Boost Your Mood
"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions."-Dalai Lama
Being happy is priceless. When you are happy your day goes better, and when your stress levels are low, you have...
Comfort Buddie :: A Must-Have for Your Infant or Toddler {Giveaway}
Over the last few weeks, I had the pleasure of trying out a wonderful new product called Comfort Buddie. Comfort Buddie is a heating and cooling pad, specifically designed for infants and toddlers. Made...
Celebrating National Craft Month With My Pinterest Fails
Let's just come out with it: I have crowned myself Queen of the Pinterest Fails. Because I so actively embrace that title (while never giving up on my goal of completing one project correctly), I am going...
3 Wonderful Recipes to Celebrate International Waffle Day
Whether you like your waffles with a side of chicken or ice cream, stacked high with powdered sugar, or traditional; there is something to be said for a waffle that is in perfect form...
4 Tips for Taking Pictures Like a Pro
With a good camera, excellent lighting and willing subjects (or even unwilling if you want a dramatic moment), it seems that almost anyone can become a photographer.
Momographers or MomTogs, depending on what circle you...
How My Daughter’s Love Helped Me Fight Depression
"You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy when skies are gray. You'll never know, dear, how much I love you. Please don't take my sunshine away."
These are the words I...
5 Ways Kids Can Give Back This Holiday Season
During the holidays it is very easy to forget just how fortunate we are. The whirl of activity, the lavish decorations, and oh yes -- the presents --- take all our attention and distract...
Trick-or-Treating Teens :: Terrifying or Tolerable?
Halloween has always been my favorite day of the year. The earliest Halloween I remember is when my mom dressed my sister and me up in one of those costumes with the plastic mask that...