by jessicalebrun | Motherhood
Fellow parents, if you have just Googled, “how to get your kids to stop fighting,” I assume you feel a bit desperate (like I have). First, I just want to say I am with you! My gosh, I have been at my wits’ end with my kids basically trying to take...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Name Ideas
Choosing a name for your child is a huge decision and for parents looking for middle names for Hudson, I want to lend a hand! If you love the charm and modernity of the name Hudson, all you need now is a giant list of middle name ideas that will help you find the...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Name Ideas, Pregnancy
If you’re in the midst of the great baby name debate and have settled on the charming and timeless “Kennedy” as the first name, you’re off to a great start! Now, let’s talk about some Kennedy middle names that will make the perfect...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Name Ideas
Choosing the middle name for your new baby is exciting! If you’ve decided on the first name Madeline, now it’s time to dive into middle names for Madeline that will fit perfectly! Whether you’re into timeless classics, family vibes, or the latest...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Name Ideas, Pregnancy
If you’ve already settled on the classic and timeless first name Oliver for your new little one, congratulations! Now comes the task of combing through lists of middle names for Oliver that complement and complete the name perfectly. I have a huge list of 200...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Name Ideas
Choosing the perfect middle name for your baby is an important decision and an exciting part of the naming process for a new parent, adding an extra layer of personality and charm to their full name. If you’re a parent-to-be or someone seeking a middle name...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Name Ideas
Choosing a name for your baby is such a fun process, but it can be a little overwhelming knowing that they’ll have the name you choose forever! If you’ve decided on the name Jade and you’re searching for middle names for Jade, I’ve got a big...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Name Ideas
If you’ve chosen the name Sadie for your little girl, you’re probably looking for ideas for Sadie middle names to go along with it! It’s exciting choosing a name for your child and the perfect middle name matters just as much as the first name if you...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Name Ideas
Choosing a baby name for your little one can be a fun but challenging task! If you’ve already settled on the beautiful first name ‘Gianna’ for your baby girl, you’re off to a great start, but now you need to look at middle names for Gianna....
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Name Ideas, Pregnancy
Choosing the perfect middle name can add a touch of uniqueness and personality to a name, and when it comes to middle names for Myles, the possibilities are endless. I personally love the name Myles. The most important thing parents do when they have a new baby is...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Name Ideas, Pregnancy
Looking for Samoan (Polynesian) baby names? I have compiled a list of the best Samoan baby names and I’m so excited to share! From the most meaningful Samoan name to the most popular name, I am positive you will find the perfect name for your little girl or boy...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Name Ideas
If you are looking for great middle names for Lucy, you have come to the right place! I am going to help you find the perfect choice for your child’s middle name! As part of my middle name ideas series, I am excited to share so many cute middle names for Lucy! I...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Name Ideas
I’m excited to help you pick out Mateo middle names! Mateo is a name with special meaning in many cultures. It is also a biblical name, if that matters to you. As part of our middle name ideas series we’ve been exploring all the...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Name Ideas, Pregnancy
If you are looking for middle names for Ava, I have the perfect name list for you! As part of my name ideas series, I am excited to add to the list names that go great with Ava. Finding a good middle name is sometimes harder than picking out your baby’s first...
by jessicalebrun | Lifestyle, Motherhood, Travel
I truly feel like one of the world’s greatest gifts is spending time with my kids and husband. I was inspired to make this list of family trip quotes because my family and I have made it a goal to travel more, try more new things, and check out more new places....
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Name Ideas
As a mom of 3, I know that picking out baby girl first and middle names can feel like a lot of pressure. After all, you are giving a human being the name they’ll live with for the rest of their life! There are tons of first and middle name combinations that you...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Name Ideas
I’m excited to add this list of beautiful middle names for Sophia to my name ideas series. If you’re looking for unique middle names or popular middle names, we’re going to cover them all below! Meaning and Origin of the Name Sophia The...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Name Ideas
I’m excited to add middle names for Grayson to my middle name ideas series of posts! First off, if you’re looking at this list I need to say congrats, because it sounds like you are expecting a little guy in your near future to join your...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Name Ideas, Pregnancy
I’m excited to share the best middle names for Benjamin as a part of my middle name ideas series! Benjamin middle names were so fun to put together, because Benjamin is a great name for baby boys! There sometimes is no easy way to choose your baby’s...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Name Ideas, Pregnancy
Looking for Lincoln middle names ideas? I’ve been working on an entire middle name series of posts, exploring all the great name ideas. So, if you’re planning to name your son Lincoln, you’ve come to the right place to find the perfect middle name....
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Name Ideas
Are you trying to come up with a list of Maverick middle names? Gender-neutral names are a great option when choosing a name for your baby- traditional middle names are also a great route to take! I have put together this list of tips to help you choose your...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Name Ideas
If you are trying to come up with middle names for Rose, you have come to the right place! You finally picked a perfect first name for your baby girl (or maybe you have had it picked out since you were a little girl), and now it is time to look at options for great...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Name Ideas, Pregnancy
There are so many beautiful middle names for Piper, and I wanted to share some that I have found, along with some tips on picking a perfect middle name! Choosing a middle name is so fun because you can be really creative with it. You can even be a bit more daring or...
by jessicalebrun | Gift Guides, Kids Activities, Motherhood, Pregnancy
There is nothing more special than welcoming a new baby into your family! If you are about to embark on this new journey, I want to give you a huge congratulations! I wanted to share some of my favorite big sister gift ideas for that little girl in your life that is...
by jessicalebrun | Around The House, Motherhood
Hey fellow mama, are you struggling to keep track of the daily activities for all of your family members? Or maybe just struggling to find a little “me time” for yourself while managing your household? I think we all are! I’ve been trying out...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Name Ideas
In today’s post, we’re sharing the best middle names for Eloise. When you are choosing your son or daughter’s name, it is important to find a great middle name to pair with their first name. Choosing the perfect baby name takes a lot of thought since...
by jessicalebrun | Gift Guides, Kids Activities, Motherhood
I love the idea of gifts for big brother when baby is born! We did this for my oldest son, Kai, when he became a big brother. He was just under 2 years old when he became the big brother to a little sister, and now is he almost 10. He still has the book we gave him...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Name Ideas
You’ve landed here because you’re searching for Owen middle names, so congrats! I love that you’ve chosen the name Owen. It’s a classic name with many good middle names that compliment it well. This post is part of my name ideas series, so if...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Name Ideas
The first thing I want to say to you if you’re looking for Addison middle names is Congratulations! This must mean that you are expecting a new baby named Addison and you’re searching for the perfect middle name. I’m excited that you landed here in...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Name Ideas
One of the major parts of pregnancy and the first major steps of parenting is naming the baby. Gah, what a big job! This post is the first in our series focusing on baby names / children’s names, and we’re starting with middle names for Kinsley. Kinsley is...
by jessicalebrun | Lifestyle, Motherhood
Figuring out what to wear for family portraits can be super stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. As a mom of 3, I know all too well how hard it can be to get your family on board for family pictures, much less coordinate everyone’s outfits. We all want...
by jessicalebrun | Kids Activities, Motherhood
We all want our kids to make good choices, especially as they get older and start spending time away from us at school and other activities. We want our children to take responsibility for their actions and think about the consequences before they speak or act. But do...
by jessicalebrun | Kids Activities, Motherhood
Hi fellow mama, here are some 19 month old activities for you to entertain your offspring, in case you are losing your mind. If you’re like me when you’re looking for things for your toddler to do, you want them to be both entertaining and educational....
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Pregnancy
Are you looking for gender neutral name ideas for your new baby? I love gender-neutral names like Tyler, for example, that are awesome for baby boys and baby girls. While some people may think that is a more masculine name, it is totally fitting for a little girl and...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood
If you are a parent who is dealing with 6 year old temper tantrums, I feel your pain. It is extremely difficult when your child’s behavior suddenly changes and you are not sure what the best way is to change negative behaviors into positive behaviors. We often think...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood
All I am is considerate, and that’s the problem. I want to share a little story, inspired by true events (from this afternoon). I thought some other moms, or just human beings in general, might be able to relate. My daughter yelled from her room, “MOM! You...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Real, Raw, Life Stuff
Kids don’t need fancy garlic bread. But that’s not really the point of this post. When I was growing up, my parents were on a ehhh…. extremely tight budget. By that I mean, there were times we did not have hot water, or heat. My mom worked with a very, very...
by jessicalebrun | Free Printables, Kids Activities, Motherhood
Has the tooth fairy ever forgotten to come to your house? Gasp. I know, the horror. Well, it happened to me once, that darn tooth fairy can be so unreliable. Sometimes she eats ice cream late at night and then falls asleep without doing her job. And then, I have to...
by jessicalebrun | Around The House, Kids Activities, Motherhood
As I write this, it’s 9:23PM, my kids are in bed, and I just finished designing a Take Turns Chart for them. You read that right, I am spending my sacred “me-time” while my children are sleeping, designing a printable chart. Why, you ask? Because if...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Personal Development, Real, Raw, Life Stuff
“You need to put something down, ” I whispered to myself. It was a typical afternoon in my house, about the time of day when I glance at the clock and go into panic mode. It’s the moment when I become a raging cleaning robot, because everything is...
by jessicalebrun | Around The House, Lifestyle, Motherhood
Tonight, I couldn’t wait to get my kids to bed so I could sit down and write about the Ingenuity Trio 3-in-1 High Chair. Let me back up though. When I was a young girl, dreaming of becoming a writer one day, nowhere in those dreams were high-chair reviews. What...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Pregnancy
Of all of the pregnancy complications imaginable, having appendicitis during pregnancy was never on my radar. Okay, so having appendicitis at all wasn’t on my radar. But it rarely ever is, until you have it. Afterwards, as I was recovering mid-pregnancy, I...
by jessicalebrun | Around The House, Motherhood
Oh, mamas. This mama over here just implemented a behavior chart, and I’m here to tell you all about it. In this post I’ll share why I felt like we could benefit from a “behavior chart”, how I implemented it and how it’s working...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Pregnancy
We talk a lot about becoming and being moms, but with that comes making our parents grandparents! And with that, comes figuring out names for grandparents. Some of our parents are cool with the traditional Grandma and Grandpa, while others opt for something more...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Pregnancy
As I sat down to write this post I couldn’t help but laugh a little. The idea for writing about natural, unmedicated childbirth actually came to me today after talking to a bill collector. You read that right. A bill collector. This bill collector was not asking...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Pregnancy
I am officially 33 weeks pregnant today. (Edit: No I am not. Halfway through writing this article I got an email telling me that I am officially 32 weeks pregnant this week. Pregnancy brain is real, people.) It is time to prepare for labor and delivery. Well, I...
by jessicalebrun | Kids Activities, Motherhood
Parents, we are insane. I was at a birthday party recently, talking to a close friend, and we realized that us parents keep torturing each other. I am guilty. You are probably guilty. Your cousin Linda is guilty, too. We have all done it, and it needs to stop. Goodie...
by jessicalebrun | Around The House, Make Money from Home, Motherhood
When I tell people that I work full-time from home with a 3 and 5 year old, I get all types of responses. Some people think I am crazy, some people think I am super woman, some people think I must ignore my kids all day. Depending on the day, they are all a little bit...
by jessicalebrun | Motherhood, Pregnancy, Real, Raw, Life Stuff
Baby #3 is on the way! I literally never thought I would say those words. I like to plan things. More than I like to plan, I like to be in control. Much like I was the best (most judgmental) parent in the world before I actually had kids, I always wondered how people...
