This post may contain affiliate links to products I love. Please see our full disclosure policy here. Don’t you just love Thanksgiving? The leaves start to change color, and the air gets a bit of a chill in the evenings. The pace is good - it’s that super sweet spot between and the hecticness of September and the chaos of the Christmas season. It’s a perfect time to start to focus on gratitude and instilling some wonderful family thanksgiving traditions to capture the moment and make memories that last forever. There are lots of articles about Christmas traditions, but family thanksgiving traditions are big in our house. Kicking off the holiday season with an attitude of gratitude ... read more
Seven Wonderful Family Thanksgiving Traditions to Start This Year
How Do I Prevent Stretch Marks in Pregnancy?
The Stretch Mark Cream that Prevented Me from Getting Stretch Marks with Two Pregnancies This post may contain affiliate links to products I love. Please see our full disclosure policy here. Being that I am 5’10” and my husband is 6’3”, my babies tend to grow to the size of mini linebackers before they are ready to be born and one of the first questions on my mind as I watched my stomach grow to the size of Montana while still in the second trimester, was how do I prevent stretchmarks in pregnancy?! I am, typically tall and slender(ish), but with each pregnancy I gained well over 45 pounds! I read once that some Victoria Secret models also gain that much weight, so I’m ... read more
At What Age Can I Put Sunscreen on my Baby?
This post may contain affiliate links to products I love. Please see our full disclosure policy here. For summer babies born in the delightful months of June, July and August, parents have likely fantasize about taking their new bundle of joy to experience all the wonders of the outdoors including the park, the lake, the beach and on vacation, but a top question in parents minds is also “At What Age Can I put Sunscreen on my Baby” When first baby was born in September (a prime beach month here in Southern California), I was shocked to discover that it is not recommended to put sunscreen on baby before the age of six months! Even more shocking not one single delivery nurse or ... read more
NINE AMAZING QUARANTINE PURCHASES TO KEEP KIDS ENTERTAINED FOR HOURS
(ALL UNDER $20!) Welll helloo! Here we all are. Week one thousand six hundred and forty-eight of quarantine lockdown. Or at least that’s what it feels like? In reality, it may be closer to three months depending on what part of the world you are in, but three months is enough to make any parent stuck home with their kids start to go a little bit stir crazy! We’ve learned that a cheap, under $20 toy or activity can really help pass the time lift the kids spirits. Here are the top nine quarantine purchases to keep kids entertained for hours – and all well under $20! DANCE AND JUGGLING SCARVES – These colorful, light-weight scarves are under $10 and my kids have played with them ... read more
List of Free Educational Resources for Kids During Coronavirus Outbreak
With many schools closed due to Coronavirus concerns, parents are suddenly facing many weeks at home with their school-aged children. Before you down a bottle of Chardonnay and weep on the couch, it's important to note that many, many educational companies are providing free resources, access and subscriptions to help keep your kids learning during this extended break. The list below includes free educational resources for kids during the Coronavirus outbreak. All you need to do is sign up for a free subscription and your kids can get learning. This Covid-19 daily schedule put together by Sacramento Play Therapy can also help you organize long days at home with your kids. In ... read more
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