Summer is here and I have teamed up with some fantastic bloggers to bring you a one stop list of amazing summer tips, tricks, and ideas! I hope you enjoy these summer recipes, activities, and ideas for summer fun! Recipes Easy Peasy Pinwheels | A Boy and His Mom Link: http://aboyandhismom.com/recipe/pinwheels/ With summer parties and BBQs in full swing, here's an easy recipe that the other guests will not only enjoy but ask you to bring again. Quick and Easy … [Read more...]
Minimalistic Beach Days
I will never forget the first time my bestie and I tried to take our four little ones to the beach for the first time. We struggled, major struggle bus. If someone had a camera the pictures they would've taken would have been hilarious. Just imagine for a minute.... Two adults, four kids (three and under). Two of them barely walking, two of them about 2 1/2 years old, and all the toys and gadgets you can imagine. We were so loaded down with stuff we couldn't even help carry kids. We had … [Read more...]
Bullet Journal Tips and Tricks
I am here today to share some tips, tricks, and fun tools that you can use in your Bullet Journal. I wrote Bullet Journal Giveaway: 3 Months and Lovin' It a few weeks ago in which I shared all the reasons why I love my Bullet Journal. Today, I wanted to show you a few Bullet Journal Tips and Tricks that can help you organize, decorate and have fun with your Bullet Journal. Whether you are just starting out or you've been using a Bullet Journal for years these ideas may bring some life back into … [Read more...]
Potty Training: What You Haven’t Heard
So I am three days in to attempting to potty train my twins. Everyone keeps telling me that they are too young, or not yet ready, but imagine a monthly diaper bill TIMES TWO! Yes, I know they were Preemies so I need to think about their adjusted age for development. Yes, I realize that they are barely talking. My response to all of that is.... it's still possible. I am home with them so why not try. Teaching them functional words such as potty, etc. is a great way to increase their … [Read more...]
Preparing for the NICU
Chances are that you may not really have a chance to prepare for the NICU. Most of the time, it's an unexpected issue or concern that causes your baby to be whisked away, however, some parents know going into delivery that a NICU stay is in their future. If you are one of those parents that know in advance for whatever reason that your baby or babies will be calling the NICU home for even a few days, here are a few things you can do to prepare. Preparing for Life in the NICU Visit the … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Prepare for Multiples
If you are anything like me, I'll never forget the day I found out that I was having twins. The doctor cracked a joke, the nurse laughed, so I laughed too. Then, the doctor got serious, the nurse gave me an apologetic look, and they sent me home with two pacifiers to break the news to my husband. Definitely wasn't prepared for that! My husband and I both laughed a little as I told him over dinner, while our 10 month old daughter was wreaking havoc at the dining room table. The look on his … [Read more...]
6 Things I’ve Learned Homeschooling This Past Year
My oldest (Bumblebee) is almost three years old but she is an eager beaver and is always trying to learn new things. She already knows her colors and most of her shapes (including her newest, the hexagon). So I decided since I'm home this year, why not start Homeschool Preschool (or TotSchool) with her. The teacher in me went overboard. I was staying up until all hours of the night looking into preschool curriculum, preschool standards and learning outcomes. I went crazy on Pinterest, pinning … [Read more...]
