Sleep- it’s the one thing that most parents with young children wish they had more of and isn’t hard to achieve if you put in just a little extra effort. Stick around. I’ll tell you what’s working to wake up well-rested as a mom of 4 kids seven years old and younger. My kids have…
DIY Countdown to Baby Calendar
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and emotion surrounding a first pregnancy. Everything is so fresh and new- so much to learn and to get done. Creating dream baby registries, scouring page after page in baby name books, and scheduling 4-D ultrasounds come naturally and with much due anticipation. Creating a countdown…
The Busy Mom’s Shortcut to Creating a Fourth Pregnancy Baby Registry
It’s your fourth pregnancy! Congratulations!! You will NEED a new arsenal of baby essentials and a brand new baby registry. After all, most likely your hand-me-downs are threadbare, cloth diapers leaking and ragged, and baby thermometer batteries well beyond their prime. **If you’re a first-time mom or looking for the ideal baby shower gifts, you’ll…
Confessions of a Fourth Time Mom: It’s Official!
I’m excited to announce that my husband and I are expecting a **fourth** addition to our family in August! It was somewhat of a surprise. Husband and I both peeked at the pregnancy test together.“Wow!” were his exact words. We huddled together both a little stunned, thrilled, and anxious all at the same time. Four…
How to Get More Sleep When You’re Potty Training at Night
A shriek came from the kids’ bedroom cutting through post-dinner conversation with friends over empanada crumbles and long-cold cups of tea. You see, we’re knee-deep in nighttime potty training territory. Good thing our friends just graduated this chapter of parenting. They totally understood when I shot up like a bullet from my chair to attend…
Best Outdoor Clothing for Momtogs
Hello everyone! Gosh, it’s so good to be back after a few weeks off. Today I wanted to put together a quick post to tell you about my favorite clothing to wear for outdoor photo shoots. I haven’t shared this on the blog yet, but I’m a photographer. In fact, squishy babies and families with…
25 Rainy Day Activities to do with 12-18 Month-olds
It’s pouring outdoors and the only thing your baby wants to do? Scramble out the front door lickety-split! Next time inclement weather hits, make the most of being indoors with your baby. Spend time playing together using these 25 rainy activities to do with 12-18 month-olds! These playtime ideas also work great for 1st-time dads…
84 Ways We Can Offend Our Children Without Realizing (and How to Avoid it!)
Maybe it was my mother’s love for reading with me as a young girl, snuggled up in her lap gazing in wonder at the beautiful illustrations in my favorite children’s books that motivated me to dip into dozens of books every month growing up. This unbridled love of the written word continues, though my tastes…
Best “Why didn’t I think of that?!” Baby Shower Gift
Choosing baby shower gifts can be a challenge, and no one wants to be that friend who gifted baby his 14th fleece blanket. Break out of the mold and gift your pregnant mama friends something original! Love practical? The best baby shower gift I’ve ever received was a baby first aid kit. And you can…
5 Books for Moms to Read in January
Ah, the start of a new year. New challenges, resolutions to write, fresh opportunity. For me, I love getting the year started with a good read and a piping hot peppermint mocha. Whatever your jive, here are five books sure to help you get the year off to a great start! Though not every book…
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