This post may contain affiliate links to products I love. Please see our full disclosure policy here. Let’s be honest, no matter how much you love Good Night Moon, there is only so many times you can read the same book to your tot on repeat before starting to lose your marbles a bit. I’ve read to each of my kids since they were only a few weeks old, and I think it made a big difference when it came to vocab development (even if they did just eat most of the books before they turned one). I always loved when my kids received books as gifts because the key to sanity is variation. We have an amazing collection of books for toddlers, but I can safely say that there is only a handful ... read more
EIGHT GREAT BOOKS FOR TODDLERS
The 5-Minute Make Up Beauty Routine for New Moms
A quick and easy beauty routine to help new moms feel their best. This post may contain affiliate links to products I love. Please see our full disclosure policy here. Hey mama, I see you over there with those dark eye circles from baby waking up fifteen hundred times last night. Your skin is looking a little dry and actually your lips are too and wow, are those roots your real hair color? Hang in there, sister, this 5-minute beauty routine for new moms will make you look and feel human in no time! First things first – I promise that no one notices as much as you. To most people around you, you look like an absolutely magnificent Mama to an infant. People from a ... read more
Tips to Deal with Two-Year-Old Tantrums
Life Hacks for Surviving the Terrible Twos Let’s face it, while the apple of our eye, most 2-year olds can act like little jerks from time to time to the point that they have their own trending hashtag on Twitter. It can be super devastating, jarring, mind-blowing to see your sweet cherubic baby morph into a meltdown monster. The good news is that according to Dr. Jay Hoecker at the Mayo Clinic, there is a scientific reason for two-year-old tantrums: “Two-year-olds are struggling with their reliance on their parents and their desire for independence. They're eager to do things on their own, but they're beginning to discover that they're expected to follow certain rules. The ... read more
How to Survive A Long Flight With a Newborn (Alone)
When my daughter was born, I was already living in California and my husband was finishing up a project in New York. He came to visit several times over the first few months, but when she was around 7 weeks old, I decided to take her to New York for my last few weeks of maternity leave. I was completely alone and had never traveled with a child before – let alone an infant! I usually like a challenge, but I was a bit terrified at the prospect. Here are the most important things I learned: Getting To and Through The Airport Here’s where having the most strategic luggage pays off big time. If you can make it was one big suitcase and a baby bag, you should be golden. Pack your and baby’s ... read more
5 Things to Do The Last Month Of Your Pregnancy
Moms! If you are reading this post, you are ALMOST there! The finish line is in sight, and your life is about to miraculously change for the better forever. Now for the real talk – When is this damn baby planning to come out!? Side note, this site comes in really handy towards the end of trimester three - www.haveyouhadthatbabyyet.com The last few weeks of pregnancy can be filled with excitement and anticipation, but also a lot of bloating, back pain and general over-it-ness. I, like most other first time moms, started wondering if maybe the baby will “come a little early” around 38 weeks or so. Well. Nope. Not for me. Both my kids were born at almost a week late! This blog ... read more
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