Disclaimer: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Thanks for your support! This month, I received two really cute board books from Tommy Mommy. The first is Noah’s Noisy Zoo . When I had kids two and three, I started collecting fun board books for littles […] Read more…
Diapers, Lotions and Toys Oh MY!
***This article originally appeared in Traverse Bay Family Magazine. It has been reprinted with permission. *** Looking for a gift for a new mom? Looking to get a little something for a new baby even though you don’t NEED anything? Or maybe just curious about the monthly box craze? Is it really worth it? When […] Read more…
Huggies Snug & Dry is Spreading the Love in YOUR Community
I have tried every diaper on the planet since I started having kids. I’ve used generics, cloth, premium and “environmentally friendly” diapers. I’ve even done diaper product testing. But I always, ALWAYS come back to Huggies Snug N Dry Diapers. They hold a ton (Have you ever had a baby hop into the lake or wading […] Read more…
Babies & Balls – Early Childhood Development Activities
*** This article originally appeared in the Wnter 2012 issue of Traverse Bay Family Magazine. It is reprinted with permission. *** Explore Explore balls with a different variety of textures, sizes, colors and patterns. Describe the ball to them – feel, sight, sound (if any). Stretch! When a baby is having tummy time, put the […] Read more…
Baby Gifts That Go the Distance
Amazon.com Widgets Babies are notoriously hard to buy for! They outgrow things so quickly and you can never be sure what will be a hit. Here are some great toy ideas that will not only amuse a little baby, but will entertain them for at least a few years. 1. Stacking Cups Stacking cups are […] Read more…
Post-Birth Checklist {Prepping for Baby}
To close out the series on Prepping for Baby, I’m sharing a checklist of things to remember to do just AFTER the baby is born. There is quite a list of important things that need to be done and if they aren’t written down, the odds of forgetting one are pretty good in that sleep […] Read more…
5 Ways to Help a New Mom
Whether you know someone who is a new mom for the first time, or someone is a new mom again, help is always needed. Here are some ways that people have really been helpful to me over the years. Run to the Store When a new baby arrives, its easy to run out of the […] Read more…
Baby Post Round Up
Well, I was COMPLETELY wrong — it wasn’t a girl. We had a healthy 8-1/2 lbs, content little baby boy last Monday after only 3.5 hours of labor — THAT day. Eventually, I will share the whole story, but right now my anemia is making recovery slow. Until then, enjoy these posts that I […] Read more…
May 2013 Baby Boxes
Since I have pretty much everything I NEED for our new baby, I haven’t really done any shopping. On the flip side, I feel like every baby deserves a little something new…it’s just one of my things :). That being said, I decided to start (or restart) some of the monthly box programs that I […] Read more…
Birth Plan & Birth Kit {Prepping for Baby}
Whether you give birth in the hospital or at home, it’s a good idea to be prepared for the type if birth you would like. Keep in mind though, that the unexpected DOES happen and sometimes you will end up with the birth situation that you never dreamed or wanted. And that’s okay–especially if you […] Read more…