Easter Egg Stuffers (non-candy!) temporary tattoos, stickers, finger puppets, wood activity “coins”, toy cars, beaded bracelet parts, Lego Easter is just around the corner. I’m on the hunt for non-candy ideas for my kid’s Easter baskets. I found some great non-junk ideas and now I just have to narrow down this list for my two […]
Baby Bottle Buying Guide
Giving your baby a bottle is not always as simple as grabbing one off the shelf, pouring some breastmilk or formula in and giving it to the baby. Babies have different sensitivities to nipple flow and shape. Some babies will take anything, and some are very finicky. So you don’t want to stock up on […]
Colic Nearly Destroyed Me
Two weeks and six days. That is how much time we had with our newborn son before the “colic”. It was a Monday afternoon, twenty days after my son was born when the inconsolable screaming began. Pediatricians generally diagnose colic when a baby’s crying happens in at least three-hour stretches, at least three days a […]
Gift Ideas for the Littlest Bookworms
Unsure what gift to give a little one? You can never go wrong with books! Many parents of little ones complain about all the toys and “crap” around the house. But you can’t have too many books! Broken out by age group, here are just some of all the incredible books for little ones out […]
Postpartum Care at Home
Bringing a baby into this world is tough work, and not easy on your body! When you first arrive home with your baby, all your attention is on caring for this new love of your life. It’s easy to overlook caring for your postpartum self. Compared to the United States, most countries around the world […]
Gift Ideas for a Two-Year-Old
My son just turned two and he got some pretty awesome gifts! Before I had kids, I always struggled with gifts for kids because I wasn’t sure what worked for each age. For those of you looking for gift ideas for a two-year-old, I thought I’d share some favorites in our house. I believe […]
Baby Registry Tips
Baby Registry Tips From a Second Time Mom Register at one online store and one brick-and-mortar store. If you are finding out the sex, consider waiting until after your shower. Don’t register for too many blankets or towels. Test out some products before adding them to your registry. Don’t register for too many of any […]
Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
I’ve made this Rachel Ray Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese dozens of times over the past decade and it’s always a huge hit. Here is my very slightly edited version of the one linked, just making it a teeny bit healthier: Ingredients 1 lb whole wheat or lentil pasta (I like to use cavatappi or penne) […]
Packing Your Hospital Bag
In addition to IDs, important paperwork and anything you want for labor, here are items you should have in your bag for your stay at the hospital or birthing center. Sorry ladies, but I need to get real for a moment: Childbirth is messy. No one prepared me for that. Speaking to a few friends […]
Baby Sleep Spots
Early Crib for Newborn You’ll likely want a safe place for baby to sleep in addition to the crib. You can find so many options for room-sharing bassinets, bed-side sleepers, bed-sharing. Room Sharing ∙∙∙ Many parents end up having their baby sleep in their room for the first few months – especially if you are breastfeeding. Having […]
Almond Butter Balls
These “almond butter balls”, as my daughter named them, are a huge hit in my house! I love having this bite size snack in the fridge for my kids, and they are a good fix for my afternoon sweet craving. They are so easy to make and can be as healthy as you like. You can […]
Bathtime Gift Ideas
Bath toys are a great gift for little ones. When looking for bath toys I always like things that don’t take up too much space, are easy to store and are safe for little ones in the tub. I’m not a fan of squirty bath toys. They can get water trapped inside and get mildewy and […]
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