You know when your kids start to grow up a little, they start wanting to choose their own costume. My son is finally old enough this Halloween to do so and he loves anything that is construction related. Gues what he wanted to be? A bulldozer! It was no surprise since he was talking construction … Read more
Wealth of Geeks has permitted us to republish this article on some important financial lessons our grandparents can teach us. My grandmother is flying out to visit us for the holidays. Not every grandparent can afford to travel because they didn’t manage their money well in their younger years. Today’s cost of living crisis has … Read more
Some of you mamas might not know how to sew or think you can’t sew, but anyone can learn. It may sound intimidating to some of you but it is the best experience. Two years ago, when I was pregnant with my second daughter, Lilah, my mother-in-law and I decided to make her bedding since … Read more
If you’re looking to give your living room a modern make-over this article from Hello Sensible might be a helpful read. We’re republishing it with permission here. A living room is a central space in any home. It’s where we spend time relaxing with family and friends, watching television, and entertaining guests. For many of … Read more
Getting kids to eat well with a varied diet can be very difficult, toddlers especially can be quite fussy. This post from Hello Sensible gives some ideas for todder snacks that might help. There are a ton of different toddler snack ideas out there on the web. But I saw only a few toddler snack … Read more
This fun post by Nadia at Hello Sensible runs through some great ideas for your office Christmas party. We’ve been given permission to republish the post here. Christmas will be here before you know it, so it’s time to start thinking about your office Christmas party. Not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered! … Read more
This excellent post on affordable family gift ideas was originally published on Hello Sensible. They gave us permission to republish the article here. Sports practices, music lessons, and other kids’ activities can throw a wrench in your meal plans. Fast food and takeout are so tempting when you have a busy night and don’t have … Read more
What inspired the theme of your child’s party? His nickname in utero was “doodlebug” and then once he arrived my husband started calling him “bug,” so we decided to do a bug-themed birthday party. What is one element of the party that you are particularly proud of? I really loved all the creative names for … Read more
By talking to other mamas, it seems that most babies and toddlers have their picky eating phases. You know how it is with babies. They hate vegetables! It’s hard to get them to eat vegetables that are good for them. If they see greens on their plate, they will most definitely, ignore them or toss them in … Read more
Check out mama Heidi’s amazing nursery for her new baby girl. It is amazing to see the elements of pink, grey, and aqua chevron room were all DIY and purchased on Craiglist. This nursery proves that you don’t need to spend a lot of money to have a stunning room for your new baby! How … Read more
Making your own bubble solution is a fun, easy, and cheap way to keep your kids entertained. My son loves playing with bubbles and I do as well. This is an outdoor activity that we enjoy almost any time of the year. Many years ago, I worked as the arts and crafts director at a … Read more
This excellent article discussed funding for college and how financial pros help families budget. It was originally published by Wealth of Geeks, and we received permission to republish it here. The cost of a college education has grown significantly in the past two decades. And with rising inflation taking its toll across every aspect of … Read more
This excellent article on affordable holiday family time shares the best ideas on how to spend this holiday season with your family. It was originally published by Wealth of Geeks, and we received their permission to republish it here. The holidays are about spending time with family, celebrating the season, giving gifts, and indulging in … Read more
This interesting article on Hilton Hawaiian Village was originally published by Wealth of Geeks. We received permission to republish it here. Hawaii is a vacation destination visited by 10 million people a year. Its stunning beaches, national parks, rainforests, blend of East and West cultures, warm weather, and even warmer Aloha spirit draws people from … Read more
I believe the best way to teach a child is to make sure they’re having too much fun to notice they’re learning. For toddlers, playtime is learning time. I’m always looking for toddler activities that are as fun and engaging as they are educational. I’ve compiled a list of the top 10 activities that my … Read more
You probably have seen DIY chalkboards on Pinterest. Everyone loves to draw on chalkboards, especially kids. When you have kids, you want them to have a blast without spending a lot of money, which is why you need to try this DIY outdoor chalkboard with your kids. Making your own outdoor chalkboard for your kids … Read more
Have you tried carrot and zucchini pancakes before? It doesn’t sound like an appetizing meal since there are carrots and zucchini in the pancakes. Like, who eats carrots and zucchini with pancakes, right? Pancakes are supposed to be eaten with butter and fruit. You may think it’s an odd combination, but once you try it … Read more
If you want to stay healthy and in good shape, you got to work for it! Yes, it’s hard, but the results are phenomenal. To make you motivated to eat clean, you need to fall in love with “clean eating.” For those of you who aren’t familiar with the term, it’s eating little to no … Read more
Thanks to Pinterest, you can find many food recipe to make. From vegetables, meat, to soup, you can make anything you want thanks to the internet. If you are a meat lover, you probably love some baby back ribs. It may sound like a lot of work to make this, but it’s not. This recipe … Read more
Have you ever heard of a ‘cake smash’ photo session? It is a special and fun event for your child before they turn one. The child is given a cake to eat or smash, and you take pictures of videos as memories. You can set up a beautiful backdrop and decoration to make the space … Read more
You mamas know that holidays are fun with you having the little ones around! They make holidays exciting and memorable. It is something no mom would ever trade for! You know how busy it gets when Easter comes around with your little ones. Everyone wants amazing pictures of their little ones. As a mama, every … Read more
Breastfeeding can be a lonely challenge in the beginning. You will probably spend a lot of hours in a quiet room away from other people, alone with your nursing infant. Many late nights will be spent with just your baby in your rocking chair, or even worse: just you with the rhythmic whirl of the … Read more
If you are a mom, you know you are always looking for ways to help your little ones. When you chat with other moms or check the internet, you want to find cool crafts for your kids. You have probably seen something like a sensory bottle. These are great for kids because, like all sensory … Read more
There were some great photo magnets on Pinterest, and I thought this would be a fun project. They are not hard to make and don’t take much of your time. You can give them to your family and friends as gifts. Whether it’s for someone’s Christmas or birthday gift, these photo magnets make wonderful gifts … Read more
For another one of our DIY posts, I recently spoke to a good friend of ours, Liz, mama of two sweet little girls. I asked her to talk me through a DIY project of hers – to make a DIY Chalkboard Table. How to Make a DIY Chalkboard Table Step 1. Find an Old Table … Read more
I love our new headboard! Even though he’s quite frugal, my husband isn’t super comfortable doing DIY. Mainly it’s because my projects always take up a lot of space in the garage. Because hubby isn’t one of those handy DIY experts, he fave the ok to purchase a $700 headboard that had caught my eye. … Read more
Like a lot of mamas I love having a bowl of pasta once and a while but I’ve never been one to mix in meatballs. In particular those kind of red meat balls fried in oil. A little while ago when I began my healthy eating jouney, I made these excellent meatballs a few times. They’re got … Read more
A good friend of mine once found an old wooden door outside an abandoned housing and decided to turn it into a diy headboard. I love to upcycle and make the most of what we already have so thought this was a great idea. How to Create a DIY Headboard The original door was an … Read more
Pumping breast milk for your baby has many benefits but can also be challenging. After pumping exclusively for my two girls for over a year and a half each, I’ve learned what worked and what didn’t. If you are a pumping mama or considering the idea, here are my top 10 tips to make your … Read more
Mama: Karen Stats: 8 lbs., 7 oz. Type of Birth: Vaginal Birth Location: Hospital Primary Care: Obstetrician We always dreamed of having 2 children. So when we found out that we were pregnant with our second baby, I was over the moon! It was right before my daughter turned two. I got J to change to a … Read more
If you are a breastfeeding mama like me, you know how timely to whip that boob out for your crying baby, even if you are on the move. For me, a nursing tank is one stable piece of clothing I can’t live without. It’s quick and easy to access and provides the most coverage of … Read more
Halloween is a scary, fun time for many families across the country. This year though, it won’t be the severed limbs, vampires, or ghosts that give me a fright. Instead, it will be the contents of my son’s treat bucket after going door-to-door around the neighborhood. My 3-year-old son, P, has several allergies and intolerances … Read more
If you have tried babywearing, I know you love it. If you are considering it, you will love it. I have always loved my old Beco carrier, which stood the test for both my husband and me. We used it well into toddlerhood, probably to the max recommendation of 4 years. Now on my second baby, … Read more
Many years ago, I worked in a picture framing shop. As a professional framer, I built many types of shadow boxes in different sizes. People use shadow boxes to preserve sentimental items, from baby hair to sports jerseys. You can even preserve your wedding flower in a shadow box. They’re also a great way to … Read more
Pork and slow cooking is a perfect match, add in some gravy, and you turn the taste up a notch. I have had this recipe for years and made it so many times I can’t even remember who or where I got it. It exists on a simple handwritten recipe card that is well-worn. Sometimes … Read more
I stumbled upon this beef short ribs recipe for a slow cooker through Pinterest and it simply sounded amazing. Even though beef short ribs are kind of expensive for us, my husband was excited to try them so I made them for the three of us at home about a month ago. They were so delicious. I tried them … Read more
My first time around in the mothering department, I was never interested in making my own baby food. It never even sparked my imagination to try. My son Gavin was strictly Earth’s Best jar food fed, and he LOVED it (maybe only because he never knew anything different). I have nothing against the jarred food and … Read more
Although I am not typically a boxed cake mix kind of gal (I prefer my baked goods made from scratch), I had a box of chocolate cake mix in my cupboard. I wanted to try something different than just making cupcakes or a cake. I spotted a cookie recipe that used a box caked mix, so I … Read more
When my husband’s first Father’s Day came around, my son was about eight months old and I was stumped on what to get for him. I ended up getting him a card and that was it. The following year I wanted to do better. In our mama forum, a few mamas posted photo collage ideas … Read more
If you’re a fan of William-Sonoma’s Peppermint Bark, then the Food Network Magazine has come to your rescue. Apparently, this chocolate bark is delicious and sells out of stores long before the holidays. The Food Network Magazine has created their version of this beautiful bark so you can make it yourself instead of wait in line for it! Besides, a tin … Read more
Even before I became pregnant with my second baby, I knew I wanted to go a different route when it came to my prenatal care and birth support team. While my experience with my OB and a hospital in 2009 wasn’t awful, I felt I got very lucky with supportive nurses when it came to … Read more
I stumbled across the concept of dyeing fabric last year when I was deciding whether to sell my stone gray Lillebaby carrier. It wasn’t getting much love and had a ball point pen mark on the front. On Facebook I saw a gray baby carrier that had been dyed to look like a gorgeous galaxy and … Read more
If you’ve spend any time on Pinterest, have little ones, or consider yourself even a little crafty, you might know that chalkboard signs have become all the rage. Chalkboard signs can be used for so many things —wedding décor, decorative signs for your home or ways to display quotes. Quite a few mamas at Mama … Read more
When Mama Say What?! mama Rose was deciding what theme to use for her son’s Charlie’s first birthday, she came across a gnome costume and the theme was born. I absolutely love this adorable and unique theme. Rose did an amazing job with this party and I know that Charlie will look back on it when … Read more
Just in time for Halloween, we have a fun cootie catcher to share with our readers that coordinates with the Halloween decor we shared earlier this month. Many thanks to Alex Tebow Designs for this design. Download, print, and share this fun activity with your kids. Who remembers making these in elementary school?? Has it been a while since … Read more
This mama wanted to do something fun and awesome for her twin boys’ first birthday. She didn’t really want a theme other than color, and she totally made it all work. She made lots of cookies, baked a beautiful six-layer cake, DId TWO beautiful stats chalkboards, and had lots of fun doing all of it … Read more
**Scroll to the bottom for the winner.** Babywearing Made My Life Easier + a Beco Carrier Giveaway! I wasn’t very knowledgeable about the benefits of babywearing when I was pregnant. My mama raved about the baby carrier she had in the early 1980s and a close friend of mine recommended her Moby Wrap when she had her son … Read more
If you’re a nursing mama, you might wonder how to ensure you’ll have enough milk to feed your little one, especially during their growth spurts. One tried, and true method is to eat lactation cookies. Yes, you heard me right – COOKIES!!! These cookies are made of lots of milk production-promoting ingredients such as oatmeal, … Read more
When my husband and I were approaching our first wedding anniversary, I was pregnant with our first baby. I considered a few different gifts, but wanted to be really creative. I had this idea to create a children’s book of “our story” to give to him to read to our new baby when she arrived. … Read more
When I first contacted Rumpkinz about doing a review for their embroidered cloth diaper, I had never even heard of “mama cloth”. When Jeanette from Rumpkinz asked if I would be interested in trying out one of their cloth pads, known as Charm Pads, I hesitantly agreed. She graciously allowed me to pick my fabric out of … Read more
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