Guest Post: One Mom’s Journey Through the Autism Spectrum

I think there is a lot of power in sharing things we have learned as parents, so when one of my readers, Nicole, emailed me about possibly doing a post on her experience with her son who was diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum, I said absolutely.

So she wrote an amazing guest post on the things she has learned and advice she has for any other parents that might be navigating their way through the same diagnosis. Thanks Nicole for taking the time to share with other mamas. Here is what she wrote…

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Nothing Bundt Cakes in Costa Mesa

I had the pleasure of getting a “sneak taste” of a bundlet from Nothing Bundt Cakes in Costa Mesa when they donated bundlets for our Love is in the Hair fundraiser back in February before they were officially open for business and it was love at first bite. I am excited to announce they are now open and are offering a GREAT Plum District deal today so you can fall in love for yourself at a 54% discount!

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Kids Birthday Parties: love ’em or hate ’em?

I posted awhile back that I was asked to be a co-host of MommytoMommy.TV by Kimberley Clayton Blaine (a.k.a The Go To Mom) and my episode aired last week. MommytoMommy.TV is sponsored in part by Sony Electronics and features new, lighthearted fun shows every other Friday on current topics for moms.

The topic of my show is kids birthday parties… LOVE ’em or HATE ’em? I think there are definitely two schools of thought on the topic! I know some moms love to go crazy and decorate to the nines and then others are “over it!” and go super simple. Where do you stand? Are you on the “love ’em” or “hate ’em” party train? Please do comment, we want to know!

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