Sending the kids off to Grandma’s house for the weekend is a great way to get some couples time R&R or to catch up on housekeeping, but only if you have peace of mind knowing your children are safe and sound. Grandparents always mean best, but sometimes it’s helpful to plan ahead to keep toddlers…
9 Proven Ways to Save Money on Newborn Essentials
Whether you’re a first-time parent or a seasoned veteran, with every baby comes a new challenge, particularly when you’re preparing for baby and newborn essentials on a budget. When I was pregnant with my first child, a wise woman who knew my family’s tight financial situation told me that God always provides for new babies….
Best New Mom Gifts Nobody is Buying
If you’re soon to be holding or attending a baby shower, STOP everything you’re doing and pay close attention. How many gifts have you graciously received that were a million miles off from being something that you’d have chosen for yourself? Ever been in the “Oh gee, thanks!” scenario, smile plastered on while wondering where…
Mei Tai Baby Carriers: Take it or Leave it?
This week I almost faced my biggest fear: going to the airport with two kids and only ONE baby carrier. Does this sound dramatic? Maybe so, but that’s only because I can’t live without my baby carriers. Okay, maybe I am exaggerating a wee bit today, but work with me. I’ve been up since 3:30…
How to Wash Newborn Cloth Diapers
If you can wash a load of jeans, you can wash cloth diapers too! Learning how simple it is to wash newborn cloth diapers is one of the keys to falling in love with cloth. Once you’ve done it a couple of times, you see it’s really no big deal. My husband even does cloth…
Why Mom was Right About Bubble Activities for Infants
Stuck it a rut coming up with sensory activities to keep your baby entertained and learning? Trust me, I know it’s not always easy getting those creative juices flowing when you’ve got little ones around keeping you beautifully busy in that oh-so-rewarding job of motherhood.Bubble activities for infants are a great way to both amuse…
Give Cloth Diapers New Life: How to ‘Fix’ Worn Out Aplix
I hate velcro. Okay, I said it. One of the most common frustrations I hear about cloth diapering is how quickly the velcro deteriorates on pocket diapers. It’s no longer sticky, it curls, and it’s a recipe for diaper blowout disaster. Good news is, there are a few ways to fix worn out aplix- um,…
Getting Started with Cloth Diapers so You’ll be Set for the Long-Haul
Getting started with cloth diapers is half the battle. Once you learn the lingo and the different styles of modern cloth diapers, learning how to use cloth diapers is relatively easy. Get yourself set up for long-term cloth diapering success by purchasing what I like to call a “growth stash.” Now, what on earth is…
Unleash Your Child’s Creativity with Baby-Safe Homemade Sidewalk Chalk Paint
Keep your kids engaged in creative outdoor play for hours with simple baby-safe homemade sidewalk chalk paint. Unleash your child’s creativity and gain a little free time for your hot summer read this week. Whipping up a batch of this bright sidewalk paint is fast and cheap too!We love painting ’round these parts. From pizza…
10 Common Mistakes about Cloth Diapering You Can’t Afford to Make and How to Avoid Them
When you’re new to cloth diapering, it’s easy to get lost in all the bizarre terminology and piles of paraphernalia that are marketed to you. You’ve got two choices- get informed or get frustrated. I learned everything I know about how to cloth diaper online since I didn’t know a single person who used modern…
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