ABOUT SHELLY My name is Sheliza (Shelly) and I reside in Columbia, South Carolina with my beautiful family. I have been married to my high school sweetheart, Dwayne, for 24 years and counting. I’m a mother of three- Chardonnay (23), Briahnna (21), and Willam (10). I’ve been a stay-at-home mom for 23 years. I’ve been a blogger for more than 11 years now at momfiles.com. I have a great passion for cooking and food overall. My husband tells me I will find any reason to cook something. He’s right! ... Read More...
Top 3 Things To Consider When Choosing A Pediatrician
It is with great delight that I introduce my guest blogger today, Dr. Andrea Singh. Andrea Singh, MD is a board-certified practicing pediatrician in Minnesota and mother of two boys, ages 10 yrs and 12 yrs. (Board certified pediatricians have completed at least 2-3 years of specialized post-medical school training in the care of children and passed Pediatrics certification/Board testing in the care of children.) Top 3 Things to consider when choosing a Pediatrician As a mom of 2 boys and ... Read More...
Motherhood Unfiltered with Christine Simone
ABOUT CHRISTINE I’m a single “mom” to my nephew. He is 23 and is on the Autism spectrum. He’s been living with me full-time since 2010, and part-time prior to that since he was 7. I work full-time as an office manager for a small industrial business in Ohio where I’ve been employed for nearly 33 years. I love my job and love the people I work with, so it’s safe to say I’ll be here until retirement or the place closes! I’m an avid techie… love computers, tablets, surfing the net, graphic design, ... Read More...
13 Things No One Tells You About Your Child’s First Year Of School
This week, I wanted to share with my fellow moms 13 Things No One Tells You About Your Child's First Year Of School. It's no secret us moms have a lot on our plates, but when the kids start school it's a whole different ball game. Whether you're a first-time mom or a seasoned pro I hope this post makes your life a tad bit easier to manage the day to day happenings of your school year or just to be aware of what to expect. You might also enjoy: 5 Of My Favorite Kid's Stores 5 Ways To ... Read More...
Motherhood Unfiltered with Chastity
ABOUT CHASTITY Hey y’all I’m Chastity. I’m a momma to three girls and a wife to a US Navy sailor. We move around often, so my hobbies change occasionally. I’m really great at changing plans and moving on short notice. But I enjoy reading a good mystery novel and spending time at the beach. I am a lifestyle blogger and freelance writer. I love to lift weights and eat fried foods (life is all about balance, right?) You can find me most days somewhere in the sun, with my girls splashing in the ... Read More...
Back To School Favorites From Gymboree
Gymboree is one of our absolute favorite stores for kid's clothes. If a friend needed 'nicer' clothes other than jeans and tees, Gymboree would always be my #1 recommendation. I shop online and in store for the not so everyday stuff and quite a few times I've gotten a good deal for the everyday items as well. I've found colorful and dressier items at Gymboree for my toddler quite a few times too. I tend to match up my 2 girls when we have to go somewhere nice or they have to be in pictures ... Read More...
Our Family Album 2017
July was a month of celebrations. I celebrated another birthday, Mike and I celebrated another wedding anniversary, and well we celebrated life. To mark the occasion I asked for some family portraits because we haven't had any done since our youngest toddler was less than a year old, this was easier said than done. I thought that finding a good photographer would be the hardest part; it turns out as soon as I started to chat with Shelley from Shelley Beckman Photography I was hooked. We ... Read More...
10+ Road Trip Must Haves For Families
Hi everyone, we're at the end of July and my family just got back from a mini vacation to Wisconsin Dells. It was so much fun and truly great time we needed away from home a bit. It's a little over 3 hours drive for us to the Dells but road trips are not an unusual thing for us. Every year we take a trip to Toronto, Canada to visit my in-laws, that there is about a 15-hour drive. I want to point out that this can be a stressful time when traveling with family, kids especially. You can't really ... Read More...
Motherhood Unfiltered With Jessica Reyes
ABOUT JESSICA My name is Jessica Reyes (soon to be Mrs. Rich). I am a mother of two boys, one of which will be arriving November 2017! I work full time as Program Assistant with a wonderful organization in Boca Grande, FL. It is literally paradise. I live for my little family and I enjoy soaking up every moment making memories with them. From the beach to art festivals, to farmer’s markets, and theme parks, I love getting out of the house and out of our routine. We’re a very artistic and ... Read More...
How I Use Mixbook To Capture Our Kid’s Memories
In this post, I'll show you how I use Mixbook to capture our kid's memories. It's simply one of the best ways I've been able to preserve and share these memories as well. Other posts you might enjoy: 5 Exceptional Things Your Kids Can Do This Summer 5 Of My Favorite Kid's Stores What is Mixbook? Mixbook is a free online service for creating and sharing the world’s most customizable photo books, cards, and calendars. Mixbook’s intuitive online software allows you to quickly and ... Read More...
Motherhood Unfiltered With Julienne DesJardins
ABOUT JULIENNE I’m Julienne. I’m a mom to 18-month old, Luke. I like to spend time with my family. (I have loads of nieces & nephews.) And my son is a total outside boy! He loves taking walks, looking at bugs and digging in the dirt. I’m also a proud small business owner. My biz allows me to stay home with my son, and work with clients I adore. It’s the best of both worlds for me. I offer digital marketing services, and in 2017 have served clients in 17 US States and 3 countries. What an ... Read More...
