This Christmas I decided to attempt making a DIY burlap advent calendar! Originally I was looking into buying a wooden advent calendar on Etsy, but I really didn’t want a big bulky one right now. My brother and I grew up opening one of those chocolate calendars, and honestly my kids would be just as… Read More Easy DIY Burlap Advent Calendar
When I was a first time mom to be, I planned on having a non medicated birth to see what it was like. Having an epidural was more of a last resort idea for me. I am also terrified of needles and the thought of an epidural really scared me! I had questions like, “Does… Read More Does An Epidural Hurt? What to expect before and after birth.
I can remember the day when I had 2 kids under 3 on one nap schedule. They shared a room and napped 3 hours every day. Gasp, those days are over! However with 3 kids 5 and under, I still get 1-2 hours of (mostly) uninterrupted time during naps. Many of my mom friends have… Read More One Nap Schedule: Our Experience Napping 3 Kids In One Room
I had so much fun making this list of gifts for 3 year old girls, but it was hard to cut myself off! My daughter is really into pink (big surprise, I know), and everything on this list is something little girls her age would be thrilled to get! These days are passing by too… Read More Gifts For 3 Year Old Girls: 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
To me, Christmas on a budget (and I mean a VERY small budget) is really stressful. I’m a stay at home mom and just can’t spend much money at Christmas. It would be easy to spend $500 (but I can’t) on gifts for our kids plus siblings and parents on both sides. There have been… Read More Christmas on a budget: How to make it special with less
Age 5 has been one of my favorites so far. My son has a wild imagination, gets really gets into sound effects, and his coordination is much better which means he can build and create a lot more alone. The best Christmas gifts for 5 year old boys are ones that they’ll use, and you know… Read More Best Christmas Gifts For 5 Year Old Boys: 2018 Guide
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My husband and I decided to do a no spend month because we had been too lax with our spending and were dipping into our savings each month. Not good. I’m a stay at home mom raising 3 kids, and my husband is a resident doctor so there’s not a lot left over after bills.… Read More No Spend Month: How to get your spending under control
Today we survived two hours in the waiting room with a toddler, and I about lost my marbles. As in, we almost left. After waiting for 50 minutes with 3 kids under 5 in the first waiting area, I kind of stormed over to the check in asking how much longer it might be and… Read More Waiting room with a toddler: Tips for long doctor appointments
Figuring out how to fly with a toddler full of energy is scary! I had been dreading flying across the United States with our three kids now ages 5, 3.5, and 1.5. After our two long, stressful flights last year doing the same trip, I learned a thing or two and am happy to report… Read More How to fly with a toddler on your lap: Flying with 3 kids under 5
