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How to Have a Better Night's Sleep

1.  Clean your kitchen....yes, seriously.  I know it seems like a given but wipe/clear your counters, empty your sink, do a quick sweep of crumb, clean tables and high chairs, set a clean slate for the next day (only to get messed again, but still!). 2.  Get everything ready....I've said this before in other posts and I'll say it again...purses, jackets, lunches, hats/gloves, backpacks, baby bags...have everything ready to go and in one spot to grab and go in the morning. 3.  … Read more

How to Have "Good Mornings" with Your Children

I will be honest I am just not a morning person. I really never was. Mornings are tough around here and if you have little ones I am sure they are in your house too! Now, full disclosure I have NOT mastered the art of a "good" morning but I have definitely found a few ways to rush less, yell less and keep my blood pressure at a reasonable level before 8 AM. More likely than not your paid job is stressful enough...no one wants to start it off with ten toddler outfit chang… Read more

Five Toddler Favorites

As my baby girl grows into a little person I figured I would share and LINK some of the items here that I love, she loves and we can't live without. Have a favorite young toddler item? Leave a comment below! 1. Tommee Tippee Bibs 2. thinkably Straw Cups 3. Mustela Baby Products 4. Happy Baby Yogis 5. Melissa & Doug Wooden Puzzles Read more

Mom Defeat

A toddler, a baby and a teen. This is my life currently.  13, 4 and 1.  Yes, I know I must be crazy.  Anyways, some days my four year old is sweet and my teen is smart and responsible and the baby mellow as can be.  Other days not sot much.  Today falls into the "other" category.  I think they were in a secret competition for who can behave worse than the next.  This is what usually seems to happen on these kinds of days.  Pouches and cups were thrown, countless tantrums wer… Read more