My son is 22 months old and naps two hours a day, if the stars are aligned. When the stars are at odds, I’m lucky if I can squeeze 30 minutes out of the deal, and those days are not pretty. Mama needs a minute (or 120 minutes) to stay sane. But unaligned stars are … Read more about The Top 7 Enemies of the Toddler’s Nap
After begging my child to go back to sleep in the morning, lay down for a nap in the afternoon, or go to bed at a respectable evening hour because “mama be tired,” I often find myself the victim of cruel irony — wide awake at 3 AM, listening to neurotic chatter cloud my mind. In … Read more about 30 Things I obsess about in the middle of the night
I don’t know if it’s Bee’s personality or her age, but entertaining this 9-month old has proven to be quite a challenge these days! Bee has always preferred constant, new stimulation, but lately we’re experiencing her need-for-speed at a whole new level. Luckily, we’ve landed on a few tips and tricks along the way. Here’s … Read more about How To Entertain a 9-Month Old Baby
This will be my fourth year celebrating Mother’s Day and the first with my 3 month old daughter — needless to say I am really looking forward to spending the day with my husband and kids! However, as much as I would love to just sit back, relax and do NADA the reality is that’s … Read more about 10 Fun And Memorable Mother’s Day Activities
We had the opportunity to go to Disneyland last month, and even though it was mid week and my husband couldn’t go, we knew we couldn’t pass up the opportunity. My daughter hadn’t been since she turned 3 and didn’t remember much of it at all, and my son had never been. So needless to … Read more about 10 Tips to make the most of your Trip to Disneyland with the Big Kids and Baby too!
Now that I’m squarely (or roundly!) in my third trimester, my hunger has soared. As my little one continues to grow and get ready for his big debut into the world, I find that it helps to spread my meals throughout the day, and doctors agree: the American Pregnancy Association recommends that moms-to-be should eat … Read more about 16 Easy & Nutritious Snacks for Moms-to-Be
With the surprise early arrival of our son while I was traveling out of state, I thought I would have more time to pack my hospital bag – but our son had other plans! The most important piece of advice I have to offer any mom-to-be – especially if she’s in her third trimester – … Read more about 8 Hospital Bag Must-Have Items… I Forgot to Pack!
In my pre-child days I LOVED hosting parties. I still enjoy hosting parties, but these days I just don’t have the time to get super fancy like I did in the old days. But, that doesn’t mean I can’t still play hostess – it just means that now I look for ways to keep our … Read more about 7 Tips For Hosting a Kid-Friendly, Stress-Free 4th of July Party
Want to reduce the carbon footprint of baby’s first steps? In honor of Earth Day this week, I’ve collected seven environmentally friendly ideas for the Earth Mama and her green baby! Eco-Parenting Tips for Green Mamas There’s no reason as new mom that you can’t be kind to Mother Nature as you parent your little … Read more about 7 Environmentally Friendly Parenting Tips for the Green Mama
Are you an on the go mom who wants to be ready for anything but not sure what to pack in your diaper bag? Here’s my roundup of diaper bag essentials in the ultimate diaper bag checklist! Be the mom who’s ready to tackle any situation on the go with baby in tow. Moms on … Read more about The Ultimate Diaper Bag Checklist for Moms on the Go!