Motherhood

Have you heard of Moms 4 Moms Day?  Well, if not, let us tell you a little bit more!  This day, March 4th (TOMORROW) is a day that will be dedicated to the effort to end the "mommy wars". ...

I sat in a Bennigans with my mom. She was in town visiting, and we had just finished shopping. I’m not even sure what we talked about that evening. However, I remember that once we stopped talking, my plate was...

I decided a while ago that I wanted to at least attempt to make baby food for my baby, Henrik. I am a fairly decent cook when I try, but it is more of a chore than something I...

"DING-DONG!" The sound of an unexpected doorbell ring sends me into a small panic attack. "Who is at my house?" I wonder, and more importantly—what if I have to let them inside?  My fear of unexpected guests isn't just my introverted...

I remember the day vividly. Butterflies swarmed in my swollen belly as the ultrasound tech studied the monitor above us. All three of us (me, the hubs, and Edison) watched the little baby squiggle and wiggle inside me. “Do you...

My birthday is coming up. This year will be the 3rd anniversary of my 29th birthday. Translated – I’m turning 31. Last year, celebrating the big 3-0 was a little tough to swallow. It would have been easier had I...

I announced to my fellow ICMB contributors that I would be writing my “Spread the Love” post on loving the mundane, the boring, the simple everyday things that often get ignored in favor of the more awesome. That was...

A Real Need A 2010 study shows that 1 in 3 American families are choosing between purchasing diapers and essentials like food, utilities, or childcare. This can lead families to make difficult choices, such as leaving babies in wet diapers far...

Don't forget, tomorrow is February 1st already!  And that means it's time for our February Photo-A-Day challenge on Instagram!  If you aren't following us on Instagram yet, be sure to find us at @icmomsblog and give us a follow. ...

Does this dress make me look {________}? Do my arms look {__________} in this shirt? Is this sweater too tight? Is everyone watching what the {___________} girl is eating at dinner? I just want to put on a big, comfy sweatshirt and hide...