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We've all wondered if we're bad moms. Am I a bad mom for putting my kid in preschool full time? He's too young for that much time away from me. A better mom would know that about her child. ...

  The holidays can be a busy and rushed time for all of us, and one person, in particular, is someone you shouldn't forget to acknowledge - your kids' teachers. Now, I'm not telling you to go out and buy...

I was mindlessly scrolling through Facebook when I came across a mom-shaming meme about  motherhood. It really got me thinking “is this what people really think?” Here is the meme, courtesy of Google Images (because the Facebook post got taken...

  We all know that moms can do it all, but who takes care of us when we get sick? If you said Dad/Partner/Spouse you're lucky. See, I'm a single mom so there isn't anybody else.    When I'm sick, I either...

Why are parent's so judgmental of each other? I hear judgmental remarks on everything from potty training to drinking water without a sip cup. Why are people so quick to judge when we are all just doing the best we...

Everywhere we go, people refer to my son as "she." I'm not talking about a few times. I'm conservatively estimating it's happened 100 times. It's almost daily, and he's 14 months. It happens no matter what he's wearing. People have...

  Twenty years and three different businesses with very different product lines and sales strategies have taught me more than I'd care to admit about network marketing. It can be very lucrative. It requires time, courage, and persistence. And most...

The first Friday in June is National Doughnut Day. This means that you have to stop for a doughnut at some point during the day. Flagstaff only has one Dunkin' Donuts location so be prepared to wait in line for your...

Fall can be a fun time of year with all of the festivals, holidays and changing leaves. Here are a few fun ideas to celebrate the changing season with your family, on a date night or as a fun...

"This is not perfect." My daughter made the phrase famous in our family as a three year old. It's something we all use to describe situations that disappoint or sometimes even anger us. But lately, it's been taking on...

My little family is four months new to Flagstaff. We're the new kids in town. We just moved into our new house. We're navigating new work (and daycare) life. Everything is new except one thing - we're back in America. For...

Hey everyone! Jessie with Flagstaff Mom Blog here to tell you a little more about myself.   Family: Here are some amazing people I love! My core family consists of my husband Aaron and our almost 1 year old daughter! We also...

Some basics: -Always follow the safety instructions for every wrap or carrier you use. Use a spotter at first to make sure babe is secure and you feel supported. -Babe should be close enough to kiss their head without you craning...