Grace in the Dog Days of Summer
She’s beauty and she’s grace, she’s Miss United States… Dear Mama, Welcome to the dog days of summer! You’re probably running ragged after all those trips to the park, ice cream shops, camps, friends’...
View Article5 Fitness Tips For Busy Moms
When you were in school, did you come up with reasons to get out of doing the mile in gym class because you hated running with a passion? That was me! Or, maybe you were the star of your high school...
View ArticleSalty Sweet Cookies of Love, Patience, and Priorities
My mom taught me many important lessons. The most important one I learned when I was only four years old. As a very strong-willed child when I wanted something, it could be very difficult to...
View ArticleOff to School: Weathering a New Season
The day was finally here. My daughter and I were both filled with excitement and a little fear. Every last detail of my daughter’s outfit had been planned. Everything she carried in her backpack was...
View ArticleNon Profit Feature :: La Leche League of Omaha
In 1956 in Illinois seven young mothers began the world’s first ever breastfeeding support and educational organization simply by creating friendships and meeting together for the sole purpose of...
View ArticleJustifying Staying Home
I’ve been a stay-at-home mom for over seven years. It was a decision we made after having our second and facing the fact that daycare for two was nearly my entire paycheck. We budgeted, financed, and...
View ArticleNational Girlfriends’ Day … Grab Your Girls and Celebrate!
Girlfriends, this one’s for you! I confess. Good girlfriends are a commodity that–while I value them so very much–don’t get the accolades they deserve nearly often enough. As someone who moves around...
View ArticleFeeding Series: Triple Feeding Saved My Breastfeeding Journey
Isn’t is crazy that something very natural can be really hard? If breastfeeding is a struggle for you, there is hope for a successful nursing relationship with the right resources and help from your...
View ArticleFeeding Series: Exclusively Pumping
Expecting moms, new moms, old moms and everyone in between has advice to offer. I say, listen to the advice and then do what makes sense to you…always go with your gut! I have made a lot of gut...
View ArticleOmaha Moms Guide to August Events
Looking for things to do in August? We have organized a list of August events happening all around the Omaha area! The post Omaha Moms Guide to August Events appeared first on Omaha Moms Blog.
View ArticleBreastfeeding Wardrobe Must-Haves
I’ve always considered myself somewhat of a fashionista–I take pride in dressing for the occasion, whether that be a holiday, a wedding, a themed party, or just looking good for date nights. Well, my...
View ArticleFeeding Series: Formula Feeding
Like all moms, I had fantasies of the kind I’d be when it was finally my turn to give birth. I wanted an epidural-assisted natural birth. I wanted to breastfeed until my first born was one. I knew I...
View ArticleFeeding Series: Working Full Time and Breastfeeding –The Challenge is Real
Choosing breast milk to feed a baby is such a personal decision. I knew even at a young age that when I became a mother, I wanted to breastfeed my children. What I also didn’t know was how challenging...
View ArticleIn the Potty Training Trenches
Potty training toddlers is not for the faint of heart. I’d rather go to the dentist every day for a month to get my teeth drilled, without Novacane, than attempt to potty train another toddler. There...
View ArticleSchool Days Are Here Again
It’s hard to believe that the end of summer is almost here, but as they say–time flies when you’re having fun. We jam-packed our summer with baseball games, pool parties, and trips to the zoo. Before...
View ArticleAdd Biofuels to Your Green Routine
This post is sponsored by American Ethanol. Reusable grocery bags: CHECK! Recycling bin: CHECK! Refillable water bottle: CHECK! Tank full of biofuel for family vacation: CHECK! We have three little...
View ArticleChildren’s Eye Health and Safety Month
You’re hitting all the back to school sales for school supplies, clothes, and shoes. You’ve booked your child’s doctor and dentist appointments. So, you’re all set to send them off for a successful...
View ArticleHelping Your Introverted Child Make Friends
It can be quite confusing if your happy-go-lucky child suddenly begins behaving differently in public than at home. He might become withdrawn even when you know he’s had a terrific time at a...
View ArticleA Happy Hour You Need, Mama
Being a mom in Omaha is great. We have a great group of mamas around us that give support to one another. There are always fun family activities going on around the metro, too, that you and your kids...
View ArticleScaling Back on After School Activities
As a mom, I want to offer my kids opportunities and experiences I never had. When I was a mother of one, I thought by opening my daughter up to all different types of activities, programs, camps,...
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