Those of you, who read my post called Teaching Kids to Play Independently, already know that independent play is something we started early on in our son’s life. While I cannot remember off the top of my head, I would like to say we started around the 2 month mark. Yes, you can start that early or even earlier! In fact, starting [...]
Military Moves Overseas: 7 Major Mistakes to Avoid
Moving to a new duty station can be a really fun and exciting time for many families. Military moves overseas are challenging, difficult and stressful, even if you are truly excited about your new duty station. We just PCS'd to Okinawa, Japan and it was a whirlwind to say the least. Preparing emotionally in the months leading up to our [...]
Mom’s on Vacation #3: Pure Bliss for 24 Hours
When Lauren asked me to write about one of my mom’s days away, I was so excited. Then I remembered my favorite day away and felt embarrassed. There was no broadway show. No fancy restaurant. No mani, pedi, or blow out at the Dry Bar. After feeling rather pathetic for a few minutes it dawned on me. I love travelling, seeing the world, and [...]
Mom’s on Vacation #2: One Amazing Weekend Away
Today I'd like to introduce you all to my friend Ali! She is a fabulous blogger from Mom Explores Virginia Beach, and today she is sharing her story about taking a little bit of time to invest in herself and recharge. #9 already has me dreaming about my next "me" day! I think it is super important to be completely involved in your [...]
5 Crazy Basic Ways to Make Friends After PCSing
Moving every few years in military life puts a real dent in your local friendships. Unless you already know people at your upcoming duty station, you're basically back to "dating" to try and find military spouse friends. A big fat ZERO starring you in the face when it comes friends and family nearby. That can be really tough. I’ve moved [...]
Mom’s on Vacation: Inspiration and Encouragement to Take Time for Yourself
Hi everyone, I'm Marie from Normal Everyday Life guest posting for Lauren today. I'm here to talk about going on vacation without the kids. Sound like the impossible dream? Keep reading and maybe I'll be able to convince you otherwise! Who doesn't fantasize about what they'll do on vacation? We hope to sit in the sun and relax. Go [...]
8 Best Tips forInternational Travel with a Baby
Whew! We just traveled from the Midwest to Okinawa, Japan. I have to say, international travel with small children is not for the faint of heart, but it most definitely can be done. Travel with kids is tough. Travel halfway around the world is...a whole other ball game. We kept really low expectations beforehand, and when it goes well, [...]
How to Lay your Baby Down Awake, but Drowsy
Like I said in my Top Ten Newborn Baby Sleep Tips, laying your baby down awake but drowsy can be kind of tricky sometimes trying to get the timing down and catching your baby's optimal sleep window. It’s also helpful because I believe it is the number one way to help your baby sleep through the night when he is ready. My goal in [...]
Teaching Early Table Manners
We are working diligently to correct a few bad habits (lots of food throwing and dropping on the floor!) and we are spending a good amount of time each day teaching early table manners. Per usual, I never think it’s too early to start with boundaries and manners. In fact, I wish I would’ve been a little more diligent as a parent and [...]
How to Handle Baby Sleep Debt Recovery
Today I’m continuing my baby sleep tips and talking about Baby Sleep Debt Recovery and what to do when your baby has missed out on some much needed sleep. How do we help our little ones get back on track? Our son just suffered his greatest sleep debt to date when we traveled from the Midwest to Okinawa, Japan. By the time we reached the [...]