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Fun Food Find #1

As a mommy of two little ones, I’m always on the lookout for yummy food items and practical, environmentally conscious feeding products. The fact that we are gluten-free and dairy free for the most part, make products that are natural, affordable, and good for you a little harder to find sometimes. With that being said,Continue reading “Fun Food Find #1”

Crossing the Midline

The midline. Hmmm. Weight loss? No Sports? No Did you guess baby development? I didn’t either at first so you’re not the only one. If you did, kudos to you!! So what is it and why is it important? The midline is exactly that. The imaginary line that runs down the body separating the rightContinue reading “Crossing the Midline”

First Relaxation Meditation

Hi mamas, As a mama of two little ones, I know how hard it can be to do anything consistently, be it exercising, cooking, cleaning, showering (just kidding….or am I? Haha) let alone meditation. Self care is so important for everyone and I think especially for moms. Self care is instrumental in us keeping ourContinue reading “First Relaxation Meditation”

An Open Letter to All Mamas

Dear mama, You don’t have to apologize for your messy house when we come over for a play date. You don’t have to defend yourself for laundry being everywhere except for put away. You don’t have to feel embarrassed because your kids are running around half naked. You don’t have to apologize for not havingContinue reading “An Open Letter to All Mamas”

Baby Things You Will Actually Use

Hello Pretty Lady! I always smile when I say that to myself so I’m saying it to you too, did you smile? 🙂 With baby #1, I did something every first time mom does. 1) Set up a huge baby registry with everything under the sun listed. After having baby girl, I ended up onlyContinue reading “Baby Things You Will Actually Use”

Teething Already?!

Hello mamas, My little baby boy is just over four months old. He’s been showing signs of teething for the last couple weeks. How is that even possible?! He’s drooling like crazy, and usually has a finger or hand or both hands in his mouth. He doesn’t have any teeth coming through so I’m assumingContinue reading “Teething Already?!”

Toddler Approved Food Items

Hi mamas! Here are few things in my toddler’s rotation at the moment that we really like: Ripple It’s a plant based milk. Super yummy We haven’t tried vanilla yet but so far chocolate and original are delish. Lensi Red lentil pasta We try not to eat gluten where we can avoid it. This pastaContinue reading “Toddler Approved Food Items”

Picky Eater Approved Recipe

So throughout the blog I will be posting recipes that are toddler picky eater approved. It will be kind of random as it’s whenever my daughter likes something that I make without fussing or making a million faces. I was surprised that she liked this recipe but hey I’m happy! Drum roll please……… cauliflower soup.Continue reading “Picky Eater Approved Recipe”

What’s positive parenting for reals?

Hi mamas! I want to start off by saying, everything I share here is from my own experiences. I’m just a mom trying to do her best for her kids. I’m not a picture perfect Instagram mom who always has it together. (How does she do that!) I’m not an arts and crafts DIY PinterestContinue reading “What’s positive parenting for reals?”

4 Month old baby wellness checkup

Hello Mamas! How are you? Over here it has been sleepless nights and cranky days. My little guy had his 4 month old wellness checkup and got his four month vaccinations. Typically that’s the DTaP, Hib, polio, pneumococcal vaccines (combined in two shots) and the rotavirus vaccine which is given orally. The checkup went greatContinue reading “4 Month old baby wellness checkup”