"I want to ride in Daddy's truck!" "I go outside with Daddy!" "Build with me, Daddy!" These are all things I hear on a regular basis at our house. Until recently our almost-three-year-old has been a bit of a momma's boy (aren't they all at first??). But as he gets older, that is … [Read more...]
January Fabulous Finds!
January is NOT my favorite month. I hate the cold, I really only enjoy snow around Christmas, and the short days just zap my energy. Why I settled in a cold state, I don't know. (Oh yes, my awesome husband and amazingly supportive parents!) But although the weather outside may … [Read more...]
The Best of The Merry Momma in 2016
This is a VERY special post. Not only is it the start of a brand new year full of unlimited potential, it's also special to me for another reason ... IT'S MY BLOGIVERSARY! What in the world is a blogiversary, you ask? It's the first anniversary of the day The Merry … [Read more...]
Real Moms…Real Jesus: A Real Mom’s Review
**Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, I will receive a small compensation. I am, however, committed to honestly assessing the products mentioned. My opinions are my true feelings and are not affected by my … [Read more...]
A Raw, Honest Confession from an Exhausted Momma
I have a confession … I feel like a fraud. A hypocrite. A big fat liar. I’m The Merry Momma. My tagline is “Embracing Motherhood with Peace, Joy, and Intention.” On my blog, I encourage other moms to be joyful, to enjoy the season they’re in. My whole blog centers around the … [Read more...]
What I Love About Motherhood: October
I'm going to be completely honest with you. It's time for another "What I Love About Motherhood" post, and I had to think a little harder than usual. Motherhood has been a bit of a challenge this month with a fussy newborn who needs lots of convincing to sleep and a toddler who … [Read more...]
August Fabulous Finds
It's the end of August already, and that means another round of Fabulous Finds! I've really been having fun combing the blogosphere for this series, and I hope you're enjoying the treasures I find! August Fabulous Finds Recipe: Killer Marinated Tomatoes @ Butter Yum This … [Read more...]
When You Don’t Bond With Your New Baby
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a post that apparently resonated with a lot of women called 7 Things I Wish I Had Known Before My First Baby. I received several responses from moms telling me that they could relate to my new mom struggles. I now want to expand on the one that was … [Read more...]
7 Things I Wish I Had Known Before My First Baby
When I had my first baby, Aidan, two years ago, I didn't know what to expect. I had read TONS of books, articles, and pamphlets on how to take care of my baby, but they didn't really prepare me for what it was going to be like. Friends, family, and church ladies offered all kinds … [Read more...]
The 3 Things All Moms Need to Know
Trying to be a good mom in today's world of information overload can be a daunting and confusing task. It seems every way you turn there is someone ready to tell you what you're doing wrong or how you could do it better, and many times this advice is conflicting! It's so hard to … [Read more...]
