Oh, the ever elusive sleep. I do miss it. So, so much. But as a mom of a toddler, I haven't slept for about two years. Sure, babies and toddlers keep us up at night with their constant hunger, adorable cuddliness or other needs, but there are other issues that keep us from sleeping well, even if we are allowed to have a few hours of consecutive time to ourselves at night. Thanks to the folks ... Read the Post
Tips to Overcome Sleep Problems
Simple Toddler Activities you can do Right Now with what you have on hand
As a working mom, the time I do get to spend with my son is very precious. I'm always on the lookout for very simple activities we can do together at home, preferably with stuff we already have on hand. One of my goals is to be more present with him and not just let the weekends pass us by. I even mentioned this in a recent IG post. In fact, I'll just let IG show off what we did this ... Read the Post
Feeding Toddlers Review
I can hear it now. The screams, the protests. I can see him shaking his head. Yep, you guessed it. It is meal time with my toddler. Feeding my toddler is a battle. A battle I usually lose, as my toddler's will is apparently stronger than mine. Not every meal, as sometimes he absolutely devours his food. But often times the food ends on the floor, with both mom and toddler flustered and ... Read the Post
The Unwanted Gift Guide – What To Do With Presents You Don’t Need
Have you noticed just how many times a year people buy you a gift? There are birthdays, anniversaries, Valentines, Christmas and other festivities. Then you may get the odd thank you gift or celebration token. No matter how well-meaning they are, people can sometimes get it wrong. Unwanted gifts can soon pile up. But it’s not just the clutter you may be worrying about. It’s how to part with ... Read the Post
Tips to Survive Your Child’s First Haircut
Last weekend my son got his first haircut. At the tender age of 21 months old, it was time. It was beyond time. My darling son has inherited my hair. He has inherited the curl and the fullness, but also the instant puff-out-in-all-directions head that happens any time you step outside into the humid Texas day. And if it is raining even a little? Fuhgetaboutit. We like to go for walks after I ... Read the Post
Fantastic Places To Find New Inspiration For Cooking
Bored of cooking the same old meals for your family? If the kids have been complaining about the same dishes, it could be time to start looking for some new cooking inspiration. But where do you go for new ideas to use in the kitchen? If you aren’t too sure where to turn, here are some of the best places to get new inspiration for flavors and ingredients. Where to find Inspiration for Family ... Read the Post
How to Help your Toddler who won’t Eat, advice from a Pediatrician
Just thinking about mealtime with my toddler gives me heartburn. I am excited to share this guest post from the brilliant Dr. Orlena Kerek, sharing advice on feeding these adorable little monsters of our own creation. How to Help your Toddler who Won’t Eat I watch in despair as my toddler shoves away his plate, flings his plastic fork across the room and then lies on the floor, wailing. He is ... Read the Post
How to Prepare Freezer Meals to make Dinner Time Easy
Why does dinner always seem like an oversight and something that we rush to throw together on an almost daily basis? I've struggled with coming up with a family meal plan, but we just end up scrambling on weekends to come up with our food plan and shopping list. Sometimes we do well and pull together a list of recipes that are easy to double, and we have leftovers for lunch the next day or even ... Read the Post
What important details you should include in a Nanny Contract
Hiring a nanny to care for your children is a process, and every process has important steps. First, we need to decide whether a nanny will fit our needs, and we went through a decision process of nanny care versus a daycare center. Next, we need to have our nanny interview questions ready for when we meet with potential nannies. Also important to remember is a background check on any ... Read the Post
Tips to Rebrand Your Blog
I shared my rebranding journey on my blog through multiple posts to help prepare other bloggers going through a similar process. Upon completing my rebranding, I started getting hired for more sponsored posts and my blog growth shows a tremendous improvement. Appropriate branding is crucial for a professional blogger, and I would love to help support any bloggers who are at that step in their ... Read the Post
20+ Breastfeeding Moms Share their Tips
Are you a breastfeeding mom? I remember those moments, his eyes fluttering and his tiny little body relaxing against me as he begins to drink. That soft baby curled up around me, us bonding in such a special way. The milk drunk face with pouty lips and an expression of pure relaxed bliss. I cherish those memories of breastfeeding my son. Breastfeeding is a topic that is near to my heart, ... Read the Post
How I Exponentially Increased my Pageviews using Pinterest
This post was updated in 2020. This post contains affiliate links, earning me a commission from any purchase you make after clicking on my links, at no additional cost to you. To be taken seriously as a blogger, you need page views. Lots of page views. But visitors don't magically show up; they need to be lured over to our wonderful creations on the web. While there are many avenues ... Read the Post
