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Photo: @christinaloewen   Tips for Keeping a Mommy Journal The moment you become a mother, time starts moving so quickly. Small everyday moments get lost in the hustle and before you know it, you are counting monthly and yearly milestones. Your little one’s first smile, first tooth, and first word come and go quickly. Soon your baby is toddling around, then running and talking. Mama, we know that you are busy, but it is so important to take time to document special milestones and memories. As your family grows, you’ll lose track of all the milestones your little ones reach. Plus, if your mother kept a journal of any sort, you know how neat it is to read stories and...

Photo: @kellie.pardoe   Unique Twists to Your Holiday Tradition And did I mention the food? The food is definitely at the top of my list during the holidays. Turkey, ham, stuffing/dressing, potatoes, and other favorites are usually staples for holiday dinners around the country. You probably have boxes of lights and decorations that you pull out each and every year, too. Now, you wouldn’t think that once-a-year traditions can get stale—but it happens! If you’re in a rut this holiday season, we’ve got you covered with some of these unique twists to your holiday tradition. Pick a theme.  You may be thinking . . . isn’t the holiday the theme? But try picking a theme for food and decorations. Maybe...

Top Ten Baby Items You’ll Be Thankful You Have As an expectant first time mom, it can be overwhelming (to say the least) to see all of the baby products that are on the market. There will be so many that you buy and never use, or find that they don’t particularly work for your little one or even that he has no interest in them. To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of our top essential items (in no particular order) and how they will make your life easier.     First aid kit – You’ll hear this one from everyone. You may even receive 2-3 of them at your baby shower, but we want to expand on what we...

 Handling Toddler Temper Tantrums If you are the parent of a toddler, then you know that tantrums can be a part of everyday life—or at least it can seem like it! When you’re caught up in the moment of a temper tantrum and trying to reason with a kicking screaming little person, it can be easy to get overwhelmed yourself and become frustrated. First, let’s talk about what really causes temper tantrums and then we’ll share some ideas for helping you work through tantrums with your little one. What Are Tantrums The severity of temper tantrums can vary depending on the child and may include whining, crying, screaming, kicking, hitting, and even breath holding. Neither gender is more or less...

Photo: @helloerinv   Stay Active Indoors Winter is just around the corner, and we will inevitably begin spending more time indoors. Instead of turning on the TV and watching endless cartoons, find ways to stay active indoors! If you have a little one ages 0-3, you’re in a very crucial time period for development. While you may think the winter months fly by and staying in is OK, you may be losing crucial developmental opportunities. You may be thinking that you don’t even get in an hour of activity in the warm months every day—how are you supposed to do it in the winter? Between work, commutes to and from home, errands, and chores, there can be little time left...