Believe me I do understand how hard it is to fit exercise into the busy and hectic schedule of any mom. As mom’s, sometimes we need to think outside the box when it comes to exercise. Is it a written rule somewhere that exercise has to be at the gym, or taking a run for an hour? Check out some of these fun and child friendly exercise ideas that also will not break the bank.
Would you like to be more of a green mom? I know I try to do my part to be easier on the environment and be as green as possible. So I thought I’d gather together a few tips and tricks at limiting the amount of plastic in our lives, making our homes greener.
My children love to help in my vegetable garden. They find every part of gardening fun. Working the soil in the spring is especially appealing to my children. Any excuse to get down and dirty makes them happy. They enjoy helping plan where all the vegetables will be planted and setting up all the rows. They even enjoy sprinkling the seeds. They care for them all summer long, watering when needed, pulling weeds, and of course enjoying the vegetables as they become ripe. Gardening is such a great educational family friendly topic, families should learn to embrace it and show children how they too can help feed their own families.
One of the hardest things to do after children is keeping that spark alive between husband and wife. We sometimes get so wrapped up in raising the kids, worrying about money, stressing about making sure everything is just right, that we forget to kindle the spark that brought us together in the first place. I have a few friends that swear date night with their husbands brings them closer.
As parents, we have all heard our children pester for a pet of their own. This can be a big decision and depending on the ages of the children, one that should not be entered into lightly. Children will say most anything to receive a pet of their own, but what you need to realize is that children, even those with the best intentions, will need your help in caring for the pet of your choice. So think carefully about how much time and money you have available to care for this pet, before making the decision as well.
So your baby is growing up and is ready for solids. Now the decision needs to be made as to whether to purchase pre-made baby food or make your own. When it comes to making your own baby food, it really is very easy. Most of what you cook for yourself, your baby can enjoy too. A few things to have on hand to make this process easy is a blender or food processor, extra ice cube trays, and a can do attitude.
I’ve been invited to a baby shower for my cousin in a few weeks. Since my children are getting older, I decided spend some time browsing the baby departments of both my favorite local and online stores to see what products are out there today.
I remember reading over and over again to make sure my bag was packed to take to the hospital. Yet, most articles never really said what should be located inside this bag. I did figure out the essentials, and wanted to share with you some thoughts.
You will be working very hard to have this baby, working up a sweat and then some. So, one essential is your own soaps, shampoos, and lotions. It is true that the hospital will supply you with these, but using your own will make you feel more comfortable and more like yourself. Don’t forget to bring your own toothpaste and toothbrush too. There’s nothing like a good tooth brushing to give you the lift you may need.
A few days ago I wrote about cold weather birthday parties and mentioned that a great party favor could be a scarf for each child in attendance. I wanted to share two easy fleece scarf patterns with you. These can be made with your child’s favorite character, animals, or in their favorite colors. Any fleece print you find at the fabric store can be made into these wonderful scarves. Take a moment and make one for yourself, too. Every pattern I have read says to make them as wide as you like, and as long as you prefer. These are very customizable for you and to fit any size person.
I must admit, I believe I am done having children. Yet I do remember there being certain perks to being pregnant that I don’t get now as a mom. Some of these perks you may not think about, others I know you are using to your full advantage. So, let’s run through my Top 10 Pregnancy Perks!
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