Do you ever wonder what the perfect family size is? Is it one kid? Two five? Maybe it's two parents, three kids, one dog, and a goldfish. Maybe it's only two kids so that each parent has one kid when you go places. Or maybe it is only one kid so that you only have to do the potty training thing once. Maybe it's four kids because that is what your family was growing up. Well, I'm here to take the guess work out for you. Are you ready to find out the perfect family size? Scroll down to find out … [Read more...]
The Only Things You Need for Back to School
Back to school time tends to bring out the desire to shop. Yes, there is a need to buy some things but with all the sales and all the pressure to buy, it can make you actually want to shop. Sometimes it's hard to know what you actually need and what is just something you want to buy. Back to school shopping time can bring this out especially between the sales and a bit of a desire to "keep up with the Joneses." Even without realizing it, we can often feel like we need our children to have the … [Read more...]
Surviving Car Trips with Little Kids
Car trips can be a ton of fun! Junk food, radio karaoke, seeing new sights. But once you have kids, car trips change a little bit. Diaper change breaks, crying, snacks, thrown toys, breastfeeding/bottle time...it all adds up to make for a stressful adventure. As my husband does lumberjack competitions all over New England from July-October, I am no stranger to car trips with little kids. An average trip for us is 2.5-4 hours one way and we do 16-19 of these a summer. That's a lot of car time for … [Read more...]
6 Easy Rainy Day Activities for Kids
There's not much harder than a rainy summer day when you have kids. Well, multiple rainy days in a row definitely is harder. What's a mama to do? You want to help your kids not go stir crazy but you also want them to use their own imagination and not just plop in front of the TV all day. On top of that, you don't want a ton of set-up or mess. These easy rainy day activities definitely fit all the criteria. Most ideas are great for kids 2-5 years old but can be adapted for older or younger … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Why Having Two Children Makes You Completely Insane
I have two children. I also love my two children quite deeply. I can't imagine life without either of them. Both are a complete joy in their own ways. However, I'm also sure I am crazy for adding a second child to my family. Every day I am finding new ways as to why having two children makes you completely insane. 1- You never get to sit down for more than 3 minutes. As soon as you try, someone needs a butt wiped, someone is crawling where they don't belong, someone needs a bottle, … [Read more...]
Shopping Hacks for Shopping with a Baby and a Child
The first time I went shopping with my preschooler and baby alone, I wasn't sure what to expect. It took quite a long time. Shopping with a baby? Easy. Shopping with a preschooler? Doable. Shopping with a baby and a child? Not an easy task. I learned a few things during those first few months that made it so much easier. Here they are, in no particular order. Wear the baby When I first started shopping with both a newborn and a preschooler, my newborn was too small for the Ergo and I … [Read more...]
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