My 3 year old Miles had a potluck breakfast at his school and he suggested we bring some oatmeal muffins. They were part of my breakfast meal prep and are still a favorite way to start the day around here. Since the recipe is super simple, it was a perfect activity for us to do together. We are always looking… Read More
This isn’t just about cooking. Nor is it about only cooking elaborate meals with your toddler. Essentially, it’s about establishing a space where your child can be independent, confident and learn real life skills. You can do as little or as much as you want, as there are some easy changes you can make to your kitchen for it to… Read More
If you find yourself repeating instructions over and over to your toddler or engrossed in power struggles with them- than this daily routine chart is for you! I work on our routine all the time. As babies, I had them on schedules and it worked great. I’m sure you can guess- things change when we hit the 2 year old… Read More
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while you may have picked up on a couple things. Cleaning is my arch nemesis weakness and getting my kids on a schedule has been one of my strengths. As the new year has settled in and spring cleaning is on the horizon, I decided it was time to really tackle my… Read More
Motherhood can be tough! Going from one to a mom of two is definitely an adjustment. There are truly lots of positives of becoming a mom the second time around, as I mentioned in things that are easier with your second baby. Those are still very true. But there are also lots and lots of new situations and personalities to… Read More
Fast, healthy, make ahead breakfast? Yes, please! This breakfast meal prep is going to make life sooo much easier. Mornings are a little crazy around here. As I’m sure it is for many families heading out the door for school or daycare drop off or work. Or all of the above. Of course my 3 year old Miles has no… Read More
It’s hard to accept at first- that you officially have a toddler now! I call this the in between year though- they are more half baby, half toddler. Enjoy the little bit of baby you have left! Because at 2 they are ALL toddler, lol. By now, the excitement from the first birthday is winding down and you are starting… Read More
There are some baby items that are universal to every mom. Like bottles, clothes blankets, etc. And then are some items that can be the best for someone living in a suburb or small town that may not work for a city mom. City dwellers often deal with tight sidewalks, small spaces, apartments or condos on upper floors, and subways… Read More
I can’t believe my oldest is about to start Preschool! I was thinking about everything we needed to do to get Miles ready for school. Getting his health form filled out by the doctor, copying his birth certificate and finding other supplies. Of course instead of working on any of those things, I settled on doing this fun DIY project.… Read More
Many of us have struggled accepting our postpartum bodies. Regardless of the truly miraculous things our bodies just accomplished. In the same instance, for many of us, it’s not the first time we have hated on ourselves. After struggling to lose all of the weight of my second pregnancy and feeling badly about myself, I finally got to the point… Read More