Family Favorite: Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken, Mushrooms, & Peas

Family Favorite: Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken, Mushrooms, & Peas

Are you looking for a dish that is completely homemade, family-friendly, looks impressive, but takes little effort and minimal ingredients?  Look no further!  The beauty of this dish is that the alfredo sauce is the really the base.  It is SOOO ridiculously simple to make.  You can make a huge portion of it (an entire [...]

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Getting to the Root of Your Child’s Behavior

Getting to the Root of Your Child’s Behavior

I have never met a person who didn’t have a bad day.  Everyone has moments when they are irrational, lash out, cry for no reason (seemingly), or are just plain grumpy.  Little kids have the same moments.  On occasion, we even have those moments at the same time…parent and child…locked down in a moment of [...]

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Sorta-Homecooked: Steak and Potatoes the Easy Way

Sorta-Homecooked: Steak and Potatoes the Easy Way

This post is part of the series called Sorta-Homecooked.  The goal of the series is to present easy meal ideas that everyone can enjoy.  I hear so many moms say that they want to cook more, but they don’t have time, don’t want to it to be complicated, or get stuck making the same things [...]

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Finally a Way to Brush Your Kid’s Hair!!

Finally a Way to Brush Your Kid’s Hair!!

There is only so much I can handle in the mornings.  In my child raising dreams, I would have those easy-going, obedient kids that get up in the morning exactly 30 minutes after I naturally wakeup, would march right into the bathroom and brush their teeth, then effortlessly walk downstairs and patiently wait for their [...]

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Great Apps for Young Kids!

Great Apps for Young Kids!

Well, we are gearing up for Easter here.  This year Easter is not just about Mass, egg hunts, and Jesus. It also means that we are splitting the day between my family and my husband’s, including several hours in the car and even more hours of time occupying them at toy-free houses.  I know they [...]

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It’s Here!! Our Big Announcement!!!

It’s Here!! Our Big Announcement!!!

Dear Loyal MommyBreakdown Followers, I am so proud to announce that the MommyBreakdown Store has officially launched!! You can see it on the Menu listed as STORE. Whenever I find a great product, or have a great experience with a particular product, I think to share with you. The whole point of this website is [...]

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Best Outdoor Toy? Sand Table!!

Best Outdoor Toy? Sand Table!!

Last week I was caught up in the weather.  It was that first glorious week here on the East Coast when Spring not only officially arrived on the calendar, but it also arrived in the weather.  My kids and I soaked up tons of outdoor time in 70 degree weather, loads of sunshine, and finally [...]

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Nursing the Baby: Lessons Learned!

Nursing the Baby: Lessons Learned!

I knew NOTHING about babies before I had one.  I learned tons of lessons along the way and my forever goal is to share with you as I go along.  Breastfeeding, so far, was the biggest learning experience. I always knew I would breastfeed my kids.  My mom nursed us, I read all of the [...]

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Breastfeeding Week is Here! New Guidelines, Tips, and More!

Breastfeeding Week is Here! New Guidelines, Tips, and More!

Breastfeeding is a topic that is near and dear to my heart.  It is something that many women want to do with their newborns and sometimes it works out and sometimes it doesn’t.  This week on MommyBreakdown.com, I am going to be focusing in on several different breastfeeding topics. To start, did you know that [...]

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Pediatric Allergist: What to Expect

Pediatric Allergist: What to Expect

Do you remember that we recently discussed kids’ allergies?  We talked about how to know when to consider visiting a pediatric allergist.  Well, if you have decided that it is worthwhile to make an appointment, you may be wondering what you should expect. In my spare time, I wrote an article over at Main Line [...]

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