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Christmas Traditions Revisited
Ah, yes! It is that time again…when you sit back and settle into family traditions…or come up with some new ones to compliment the ones already in place.
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Momma’s Making Time for Themselves (a How-To List)
After giving birth to your child, it’s difficult to think of anything other than the new wailing, pooping, spitting roommate you’ve just been tasked with keeping alive — even though you’re also going through a huge transition (not to mention, recovering from a huge physical event). Because your brand-new bundle Read more
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Coupons/ Deals EVERY Mom Should Know About
As a new momma or even a veteran momma (or caregiver), it’s always nice to get “free” things. These days, everything comes with a price tag…even free things…but there are some companies and products out there that truly pamper the new mom whether veteran or not. Below, you will see Read more
Recipes
Healthy Toddler Dinner Ideas
As a health and fitness coach, one of my biggest questions is how I get my toddler and children to eat what I eat at dinnertime. While it can still be a struggle at times, I have found many healthy recipes they devour with a smile. I have decided to share those recipes with you in hopes that you, too, have the same success. I have written them in order from the most popular to the least.
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The Clingy Baby
Our youngest daughter just turned 17 months old. She is a beautiful little girl with a heart of gold. She loves everyone and knows what she likes and doesn’t like in life at this time. Like, for instance, she knows that she would like to be held by Momma 24/7. Now we know that it isn’t possible for me to do that but to her…THAT is the ONLY way she would like to spend her day. Yes, I will admit it, my daughter has become “clingy.”
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Let’s Talk Poop
Let me paint the picture for you… My 2.5 year old is TERRIFIED to poop in the potty because she doesn’t like the feeling. In return, she gets extremely constipated. My husband and I chase her around the bathroom trying to reason with her that if she doesn’t go, she Read more
Healthy Living
The Hard Truth About Infant Eczema and How to Treat Symptoms
Winter can be so hard on little ones who suffer from eczema. The term eczema refers to a number of different skin conditions in which the skin is red and irritated and sometimes has small, fluid-filled bumps that become moist and ooze. The dry air and dry skin can only make matters worse. In fact, even bathing can be a sure cause for more dry skin. Having two kids who suffer from eczema, I have a few tips to keep the dry skin more moisturized and less itchy, dry and cracked.
Healthy Living
Television and Kids…What’s the Scoop?
I remember as a kid planting myself in front of the television and watching my favorite shows…Murder She Wrote was at the top of my “Favorites” list. I’m not sure if my parents warned me against too much television or if they were oblivious…but I have several pictures of me as a child propped in front of the tv smiling at the camera. Don’t get me wrong, I am not faulting my parents…they always had my best intention in mind, but I do feel they were young and naive to the effects of too much tv on my development.
Parenting
Weaning Your Baby from the Bottle or Breastfeeding
So Tawny, our youngest, turns one in just a couple of weeks and for some reason, I was having a hard time remembering how to wean her from the bottle (or breastfeeding if you are doing that). You would think I would remember having done this twice before but honestly I couldn’t recall. I sat down and did some research and thought I would share it with all of you as well.
Healthy Living
Breakfast Recipes Kids will LOVE (Shhh…and it is HEALTHY)
Over the years, I have collected recipes that are kid-friendly, HEALTHY, and crowd-pleasers. These recipes are my kid-approved, go-to recipes I use on a weekly rotation. I thought I would share some of my go-to breakfast recipes with all of you. I figure, if you are a momma making breakfast for kids, you are probably in the same boat as every other momma out there! Enjoy!