Schedule / Routine
My recent post on My Top 10 Newborn Baby Sleep Tips was so overwhelmingly popular, I decided to start writing a whole series about routines, schedules and sleep. When it comes right down to it, we all appreciate sleep, but we aren't always sure how to get there. I'm right there with ya! post contains affiliate links Especially when it [...]
MilSpouse LifeTop 5 Reasons Military Spouses are Anything but Dependent
I’m not really sure where the term dependent originated from, and quite frankly, it doesn’t really matter for the purpose of this well-intended blog post. It’s the term the military uses to identify sponsored family members of a military service member for purposes of pay as well as special benefits, privileges and rights. After starting [...]
Raising KidsGetting a Baby to Stop Biting
It seems like lately my sweet boy has a new found passion for sinking his teeth into everything. And so we’ve officially entered the dreaded baby biting stage. In the beginning it was a major biting issue during both playtime and eating, and actually it continues to be an ongoing issue, but it is getting better each day. In fact, we’ve [...]
4th of July Scavenger Hunt for Kids
A 4th of July scavenger hunt for kids is the perfect way to have fun while learning a bit about our nations independence too! When I was a kid, 4th of July was a special time of year. We would travel up north for the weekend at the lake, play fun games, barbeque, and enjoy fireworks from the pier. It was a special time for our family to [...]
Mom LifeWeaning from Breastfeeding: When, How, and the Emotional Truth
I just put on a normal bra for the first time in about a year, and you know what it felt like? It felt like freedom. Then I put on a dress that is entirely not conducive to nursing (unless of course, I would yank the dress from the skirt up all the way to my collar bone). And you know what that felt like? It felt like even more [...]
Whole Wheat French Bread Using the Bread Machine
You may remember a while back, when I wrote about Paula from Salad in a Jar and how great I thought she was. Well, I actually wrote to Paula telling her exactly that. To my delightful surprise she wrote me back, and then of all things, she subscribed to my email list for this blog. I've been completely been neglecting my bread posts, and [...]
How to Help Your Baby Sleep During Travel
My Baby + Sleep posts are very popular around here, so be sure to check out my Baby Sleep Series for more tips on improving sleep! Traveling with a baby or toddler can really wreak havoc on sleep for both you and your child. For the small child, new and unfamiliar environments can lead to difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. No [...]
How to Take a Baby to the Beach
Summer is fast approaching, and if you live in a warmer area you may have already embarked on a trip to the beach. For all of you folks living in cooler areas, hang in there! Beach season is just around the corner. Don't let babies deter your beach going plans. Taking the baby to the beach is easier than you might think, and there are [...]
5 Ways to Encourage Another Mother Today
I have to tell you a secret. Motherhood is really, really hard sometimes. Well, actually that wasn’t a secret. I’m fairly certain all moms know that. What you may not know is that every mom out there, no matter how perfect she may seem, needs encouragement. Even when we act like we have it completely together, I’m pretty sure we all [...]
Teaching a Child to Play Independently (Hint: No Electronic Devices Required)
Ever dream of a morning where you are drinking a cup of coffee, checking e-mail, paying a few bills, and you are without interruption and it’s quiet?! This is no dream. Teaching children to play independently, while you get some business done around the house, is totally possible, and you can start from birth! Today I’m continuing on with [...]
