Surviving Motherhood One Mess at a Time
One of my family’s favorite parts of Christmas morning is opening our Christmas stockings. Why fill your stockings with sugary treats when you can fill them with stocking stuffers that are good for your kids’ teeth?
We gathered together some of our favorite stocking stuffer ideas that will help your kids end the year with healthy teeth and gums.
Theres a lot of things to learn when you become a mom, and first time moms will inevitably make a lot of mistakes.
One thing I wished I had learned earlier was that not all bottles are created equal! A bottle is a bottle right?
WRONG. Let me explain why.
My first baby, Violet, was very challenging. From day one she was fussy and it kept getting worse. By the time she was two weeks old, she was crying most of the time she was awake.
During this time period I was frustrated and felt like I was going insane. I felt like a bad mom because I could not soothe my child. I did my own fair share of crying.
We make a big deal out of celebrating a baby’s first Christmas, but I really feel like the first toddler Christmas is the big milestone. For the first time toddlers are really excited about being a part of the festivities and they really get into each tradition.
My toddlers are 2 this year and Christmas feels brand new to them.
If you want to focus on holiday traditions that are perfect for your toddler (or toddlers, in my case), we have some ideas for you. Most of these are perfect for older kids too so you can carry on the traditions as your kids grow or include older siblings.
Fall is one of my favorite times of year but, along with the leaves changing and all the gorgeous fall decorations comes seasonal allergies.
There are few things that can ruin your fall like seasonal allergies. My kids are all lucky enough to suffer from seasonal allergies and in the last few weeks, they have all started sniffling.
This morning, we had full on tears from one of my kids who did not want to go to school.
So what do you do when seasonal allergies hit hard?
With winter just around the corner, do you know how to protect your baby from the threat of RSV? October is National RSV Awareness Month and it is a great time to educate yourself and your child’s caregivers about RSV prevention and create a game plan to keep your child safe.
RSV is a huge concern. Nearly all babies will contract the illness by the age of two. Some babies have mild symptoms and for others, it can be fatal.
If I could get away with it, I’d make every night taco night. My family demands some variety though (spoil sports). I’ve found I don’t have to change things up too much though. This Mexican Chicken and Rice bake is always a hit and it is super easy to throw together.
I love a good one-pot meal. This dish is nearly a one-pot meal. I do make the rice in my Instant Pot (is there anything that can’t do?), but everything else can be made in one large skillet. If you have cast iron, you can throw that straight in the oven to bake. I transferred mine to a baking dish (okay, that brought my dish total up to 3) but it can easily be left in the skillet if you want to keep things simple.
Are you ready for St. Patrick’s Day? If you need a quick idea for a holiday party, or just want something fun to throw in kids’ lunches, these printable St. Patrick’s Day bag toppers are a great way to go.
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