Michelle Stilen

Can You Remember How You First Felt?

Do you remember how free and careless being a kid was? At the time you probably didn’t even notice, you were probably so busy just wanting to grow up. Often times we as people either over exceed or completely fail at living in the moment. While coming across this post I had an instant floodContinue reading “Can You Remember How You First Felt?”

Are You Surviving 2020 in Quarantine?

You had good intentions. You had ambitions. You were going to make 2020 your year, right? Then life was like, “Whoa, hold up…sit down.” Let’s recap quick. What we thought was going to be the start of World War 3 Coronavirus Kids home from school Stores, restaurants, businesses closed U.K. removes itself from the EuropeanContinue reading “Are You Surviving 2020 in Quarantine?”

All Parents of Toddlers Should Get This App

Hey you, glad to see I haven’t bored you too much yet. I’ve got this thing I want to tell you all about. It’s an app. I recently discovered it, and not going to lie…it’s pretty fantastic. So, lately I’ve been working with my 4 year old to help her learn her ABC’s. She’s doingContinue reading “All Parents of Toddlers Should Get This App”

You Need to Start Talking About This-The Little Things

I’m sure you’ve heard it before, parents telling stories about all the silly and ridiculous things their kids do. I feel often times the most valued moments aren’t expressed. You know, the little things. It’s like holding the world when you come home from work and your child(ren) light up and run to you asContinue reading “You Need to Start Talking About This-The Little Things”

What’s Destroying Mothers

We’re not born with all the answers to life. It doesn’t always come naturally for many of us. What am I talking about? It’s engraved into our minds from a young child that women are meant to be nurturing creatures; that parenting should just come naturally for all of us. This is so very inaccurate.Continue reading “What’s Destroying Mothers”

10 Questions You Should be Asking Yourself

Well, hello again! This past week I’ve dug down deep into the mind of one of my favorite beings. Today, I’m telling you all about his view on growing into the amazing dad and person he is today. It’s hard sometimes, raising little people. So, I’m asking you to take a step back and analyzeContinue reading “10 Questions You Should be Asking Yourself”

You Don’t Need to Flood Your Day With Activities

It’s near impossible to keep kids entertained all of the time. It’s brutal hearing them sigh as the words “I’m bored.” flow out of their mouth. It’s life, and part of life is teaching our children how to handle their time appropriately. I’ll happily spend my days playing outside, breaking out the board games, pretendingContinue reading “You Don’t Need to Flood Your Day With Activities”

Every Parents Must Have Bucket List

Collect moments, not things. -Anonymous One day as I sat snuggled up with my babies overly stressed about the never ending housework it just hit me. I wasn’t taking advantage of everything life had to offer for my family and myself. Sure, I always talked about doing things and going on adventures. Did I everContinue reading “Every Parents Must Have Bucket List”

Technology: Helpful or Harmful?

Welcome back! Today we’ll go over screen time for children. I’m going to touch base on the benefits of technology in raising children, and the not so great side of it. The fact is, kids are using technology at a far younger age than any previous generation. I believe children using technology in moderation canContinue reading “Technology: Helpful or Harmful?”

Nuna Rava: The King of Car Seats

It’s obvious every kid needs a car seat. What’s not obvious is what is the best option out of the hundreds on the market today. Do you go with the infant seat and switch over to a convertible seat later on? Or do you just jump right into the convertible? Really, you can do either.Continue reading “Nuna Rava: The King of Car Seats”