Has your toddler all but destroyed his silicone-lidded sippy cups? Or is it just my kid? If you’ve got a spilly, puddle-creating sippy cup in your cabinet, make good use of it by deeming it a smoothie cup. Traditional sippy cups often have too narrow an opening for thicker liquids to flow through. My daughter’s…
Toddler Milestones // MBM
A couple of weeks I was going through another clutter purging phase. I blame the nesting urge, since baby E. is due any day now. Among the items to ditch included my gold wedding heels, a great Goodwill find whose golden color was peeling off. Summer Elizabeth wouldn’t stand for it, so this is what…
How to Potty Train at 18 Months
Ready, set, potty! Learn how to get your child out of diapers early with this easy potty training routine that’s worked for both of my children. *Post updated March 2016 Before you get started, be sure to read these posts: Potty Training Tools for Success Preparing Your Toddler for Potty Training Training Pants Best Fit…
Potty Training Tools for Success
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…
Preparing Your Toddler for Potty Training // Mommy-Brain Mixer
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…
Pizza Box Painting // Mommy-Brain Mixer
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…
6 Steps to Baby’s Good Night’s Sleep
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…
Training Pants Best Fit Guide
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…
Playground Adventures // Mommy-Brain Mixer
How did my baby go from this tiny little playground lover to this toddling playground champ in less than a year? Summer Elizabeth’s growing fast, but her fondness of all things playground began early. Here are a few recent photos from our playground adventures. Welcome to the Mommy-Brain Mixer! So happy you’re here. Let’s face…
Edible Bath Paint: Taste the Rainbow
There’s no doubt about it: kids love colors. They also love messy play. What could be better than an edible bath paint art experience? No worries about baby tasting the rainbow when the bath paint is not only edible, but also a breeze to clean up. My little girl discovered new heights of bath play…
