Exploring Our Public Library
This past spring I discovered our public library. I knew where it was, but I never went there to visit or see what it was all about in our small town. I really wish I’d gone sooner. However, now is the perfect time since M will be three and we have already outgrown our bookshelf. [...]
The Baby Files
Things I thought I would never do when I was a mom: The Baby Files Cloth diaper. Going into this I wanted to cloth diaper because I was as a baby. Now, I’m saving the planet one diaper at a time, which is only a perk to why I use cloth. Use essential oils. I though [...]
The Mama Files
Things I thought I would never do when I was a mom: The Mama Files Buy “fat” pants. Yes.I.Did. Use baby layette hangers to dry my bras. They make cute little bra trees. You should try it. Wear a plain tank top around shopping for the day. I got baby poop/puke on my main shirt. [...]
Boiling Eggs
I never knew there was a right and wrong way to make hard boiled eggs. I had been boiling them wrong basically my entire life. You don’t understand how much you have overcooked them until you have boiled eggs the “right” way. This is a somewhat trivial thing for me. I mean really, how do [...]
TTC: Mindy’s Extraordinary Journey
Guest mama Mindy is a close friend and relative of mine. Although we are close, I hadn’t realized the journey it took her and her wonderful husband to become pregnant with their little girl. I knew it was difficult for them, but each time I read her story it brings tears to my eyes. Mindy [...]
I’m Not Crying Because I’m Sad!
Right after I had my baby girl (her nickname is Peeps, which I’ll be calling her on this post) almost 2 years ago, I remember my husband wheeling me out of the hospital when all of a sudden…the tears started flowing and I could NOT STOP. I cried on the whole drive home. I cried [...]
Quick and Easy Freezer Meals
I began to meal prep a couple of weeks before the arrival of Baby 2K. I did this for our family before M was born and it worked well for us. When you’re recovering from birth, breastfeeding, and adjusting to life with a newborn, cooking dinner for your family is not high on your list [...]
My Battle With Breast Pumps
When I decided I was going to breastfeed and go back to work full time I found that a breast pump was a necessary evil. Now that we have that out of the way, how do you go about picking one? At first, I thought getting a pump was simple and I could go on [...]
Peep’s Nest Car Seat Cooler Review and Giveaway
I’ve read a lot of articles and advertisements about baby coolers lately. By baby coolers, I mean devices that cool the fabric on car seats and strollers, making them more comfortable for our kids on hot, summer days. First, these are a very practical products. Second, I wish I’d had one for my first baby. [...]
The Benefits of Singing and Music: For Toddlers
This is the second post in my series on the benefits of singing to your children. Part 1 is about singing and playing music for infants. Here is a little recap for those of you who haven’t read Part 1 of the series. I come from a family big on music and song. My mama [...]
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