I was hired by The Women Bloggers to participate in this #GerberLilBeanies campaign led by Kendal King Group on behalf of Nestle. All opinions are mine. Raise your hand if you have a very busy toddler who refuses to sit or stand still. Keep 'em up if getting said toddler to sit still long enough to eat a healthy meal is a daily struggle. Me, too! What can we do to ensure we provide healthy ... Read the Post
Healthy Snacking for Toddlers
Nanny Interview Questions, Free Printable Checklist
Selecting someone to take care of your children is not an easy feat. You’re typically going to be interviewing strangers, so you have to ask the right nanny interview questions and get a good feeling about the person you choose to hire. Here are some helpful nanny interview tips and examples of nanny interview questions to ask a potential nanny that you should focus on, and these can give you ... Read the Post
My First Month with Nutrisystem
Many years ago I went to a comedy performance and the comedian referred to himself as a "Fat @&*$" (let's just bleep this out to keep it family-friendly, but you all know which F-word I am referring to). He started off saying he used to weigh 400+ pounds, and he was a "Fat [email protected]&*$". Then, he got his act together and started a diet and exercise program and he lost 100 pounds. Which is ... Read the Post
Babywearing for Beginners
Inside: Tips for babywearing a newborn and beyond with various babywearing wraps and baby carriers. Do you struggle with finding ways to do anything with a baby around? My little guy always wanted to be held so getting anything done around the house or on the computer was nearly impossible. Babywearing is a great option, and I'm certainly a fan. It frees up your hands and keeps the baby ... Read the Post
Alternatives for Child Care, Guest Post by Cristy of Happy Family Blog
Today I have a guest post from the lovely Cristy of HappyFamilyBlog.com on the topic of child care. We're actually sharing a nanny as well, so I'm excited to see that specified as one of the items on her list of child care alternatives. This is part of a series I am doing on child care and nannies. If you are a blogger and would like to guest post here on this topic, let me ... Read the Post
How I Re-branded My Blog, Part 2
So, hurray! I have finished with this difficult task of re-branding. Well, at least enough to "launch" and move forward. I finished my new branded design and as you can see, it is quite a bit different. I am using the lovely Tweak Me theme and I was able to customize the way everything looks. I love the options and being able to pick fonts, colors, sizes, everything for each and every piece - ... Read the Post
Child Care Options – Our decision to hire a live-in Nanny
If you're an expecting parent and planning to return to work, I know this topic is weighing on your mind: child care. Who will you trust to watch your little baby while you're at work all day? Both of us work full-time so we considered several options for this common dilemma. Daycare is a common solution, but there are also nannies and au pairs. Today I'm sharing the options we considered ... Read the Post
Rare Disease Awareness: Mesothelioma
February 29th is Rare Disease Day, and I thought this would be a great opportunity to participate in an awareness campaign. I am helping to raise awareness by sharing the story of the lovely Heather Von St. James. Being diagnosed with a terminal illness is awful, and receiving such a diagnosis right after having a baby, well that is downright terrifying. But that is exactly what happened to ... Read the Post
Toddler Fine Motor Skills Activity: Straws in a Cup
I was at a book club meeting at a restaurant recently with Baby H in tow. Don't ask me why I thought we could handle book club time. As this little one gets bigger, he makes it more and more difficult to focus on and enjoy book clubs. Alas. Baby H kept messing with my straw from my soft drink cup, and a fellow member (who is also a teacher) handed my toddler her straw and showed him how to stick ... Read the Post
How to nap with a toddler in 10 easy steps
Babies and Toddlers need naps, and sometimes mommy also needs a nap, since babies and toddlers are exhausting. So "why not take a nap with your toddler?" you might think. Then you will see why that might not work so well. On weekends, I try to get some rest when my little guy does, because as it is I run on not enough sleep during the workweek. But with Baby H, it is easier said than done and it ... Read the Post
Helping Your Child Develop Through Play [Infographic]
Being a child is great, isn't it? Everything revolves around play, and play is learning. I'm a huge fan of all the toys available these days and walking down the baby toy aisle is quite fun. I love seeing how educational and interactive so many toys are, with buttons and colors and numbers and such. The littles get exposed to the early concepts of counting and words while practicing their fine ... Read the Post
Why the “Take Time to be a Dad Today” billboards make me sad
This particular billboard is displayed in my town, and it always gets my attention when I drive by. So I decided to blog my thoughts since that’s what bloggers do. Look, I think Fatherhood.gov is an important project and has some great family resources. There is a lot of great information and wonderful programs mentioned on that website. My complaint is specifically about the take ... Read the Post
