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Potty Training Tools for Success

June 1, 2013 By Jelli 8 Comments

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Potty training doesn’t have to be stressful. If you’ve already prepared your toddler for potty training you’re well on your way. Round up these handy tools and you’re all set for potty training success! Source Before you begin potty training, gather these essential tools: Small potty or potty chair insert for the toilet. Here’s what… 

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Renter Friendly Kids Growth Chart // MBM

May 29, 2013 By Jelli 10 Comments

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My little Summerbeth is getting tall, and until this week, I had no way of stopping her. Of course, there’s no way I’d really try to stunt her growth, but I did find a handy magnetic growth chart to track her height that is renter friendly. I’d envisioned perma wall-art type growth charts and the… 

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Preparing Your Toddler for Potty Training // Mommy-Brain Mixer

May 15, 2013 By Jelli 19 Comments

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It’s true, our 18 month-old is potty trained. She rarely has accidents, and keeps her little pink Dora panties dry all day long. She wears thick training pants and plastic covers for naps and cloth diapers at night, but let me tell you that having a fuss-free day with no bulky diaper bag to tote… 

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Pizza Box Painting // Mommy-Brain Mixer

May 8, 2013 By Jelli 11 Comments

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Have you ever wanted to finger paint with your child but been hesitant of the mess? Try using a pizza box to keep all your supplies & inevitable splatters contained. Summer & I painted for the first time ever last week, and the pizza box worked like a charm… if you don’t consider the time… 

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A Lesson in Self Worth // Mommy-Brain Mixer

May 1, 2013 By Jelli 5 Comments

Ladies, I don’t know about you, but this video really struck a chord with me. How is it that we, preciously made children in whom God delights (Isaiah 62:4,) should have such negative opinions of ourselves? Check out the video and catch a glimpse of how women often unconsciously portray themselves. Then take a look… 

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6 Steps to Baby’s Good Night’s Sleep

April 22, 2013 By Jelli 11 Comments

6 Step Baby Bedtime Routine- Help your baby fall asleep fast! #parenting #baby| Jellibean Journals

Who else wants more sleep? Nighttime sleep can be evasive with a baby in the house. Many parents struggle upwards of a year coaxing their little ones nightly into sporadic stints of slumber. Help your child get to sleep faster, and win yourself some much-needed shut eye by gleaning a few tips from our effective… 

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Training Pants Best Fit Guide

April 20, 2013 By Jelli Leave a Comment

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Getting a good fit for your toddler’s training pants is crucial. Too tight at the waist means the child won’t be able to slide them off quickly. Too big means your munchkin resembles your friendly neighborhood plumber. Achieving a comfortably secure fit isn’t always as easy as it sounds. Trust me, we’ve got 4 brands… 

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You Tell Me // Mommy-Brain Mixer

April 17, 2013 By Jelli 25 Comments

Hello friends! This week, I’ve got a question for you! source How would you brighten a new mom’s day? If you were building a gift basket for a newbie mama, what would you include? With what services would you provide her? What luxuries would a worn out mama to a newborn absolutely love to have?… 

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Cloth Diaper Confession: I Wash with Tide

April 15, 2013 By Jelli 26 Comments

I know, I know, most of you cloth diapering experts are shaking your fingers at me right now, after just having read the title. It’s true. I confess. I wash my cloth diapers in Tide detergent. It hasn’t always been that way, but Tide works for me. *Post not in any way sponsored/compensated by Tide…. 

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Baby Belly: 24 Weeks

April 14, 2013 By Jelli 4 Comments

Yesterday someone asked me how my pregnancy was going. “Good,” I replied. She probed. Was it really going well, or just okay? It made me think. Not only has God blessed me with two incredibly smooth & easy pregnancies, but this one even trumps my first pregnancy in terms of comfort, energy, and feeling great…. 

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