Do you make your kids a hot breakfast every morning? Does it depend on the day? In our house, waffles in the toaster, or cereal, are the breakfasts of choice. I am trying to make and freeze some new foods to change it up. These quick breakfast ideas are a great go-to for simplifying the morning routine. … [Read more...]
How Necessary is a Baby Monitor?
When you are expecting a baby, it is easy to look through lists of recommended items to buy and be uncertain about what will actually be needed. Do you really need a changing table? Or will you change them on the sofa instead? Is a Moses basket needed in addition to a bedside crib? If you are not certain that you are going to need an item you see on a list, we recommend … [Read more...]
Best Mom Advice
This is a sponsored conversation written by myself on behalf of Luvs at Walmart. All text an opinions are my own. I heard it so many times, I almost started rolling my eyes. “What do you do all day?” As if house, kids, meals, cleaning, laundry and all the rest of the odds and ends of a stay-at home mom’s life just didn’t take up a day's worth of time. The blessing of … [Read more...]
Science for Toddlers: Sink and Float Activities
If you want to keep a toddlers attention for more than 2 seconds, give them an activity that involves water. I was amazed that this science for toddlers activity did not result in my twin girl getting completely soaked from the chest down as our usual water explorations can cause. This sink and float toddler science activity with water was interesting to her-for about 20 … [Read more...]
Tips for Parenting Alone
Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Jaimi} I just experienced parenting alone for 6 ½ months. It was not my first time being the solo parent at home with my husband away, but it was the first with 4 kids. Parenting alone is a great … [Read more...]