This post brought to you by HUGGIES. All opinions are 100% mine. With our second baby we thought we knew about baby proofing. We weren't as worried with number 2 like we were when we had our Princess. We covered the outlets but not much else. Of course, that was a mistake! We we didn't do, that we should is babyproof the toilet! 10 Places to Babyproof Your Home: Outlets - use safety plugs or outlet covers Furniture - attach corner or edge guards Cupboards - use … [Read more...]
Mommy Time IS NOT Easy But It Is Essential
I am blessed with an amazing husband and two awesome kids. But there are days I feel like I just don't like them. I mean, I love them more than my life, but some days liking them isn't as easy. Am I the only one who feels like this? I don't think I am. Since we travel on the road together for my husband's job, our time spent together is 24/7 most of the year. It is essential for me to set aside a bit of time each day that is just mine. Mommy Time I like to call it. When do you take advantage … [Read more...]
Nathanael’s 1st Birthday: Big Rig Birthday Party
Thank you Make It Mine Parties for sponsoring today's post. My Little Man turned one! It is hard to believe how fast this year has gone. I wanted to have a small party for him with family and close friends. {He can have larger parties with more children like his sister's Reptile Party when he is older.} He has a few things he absolutely loves right now - dogs and vehicles. He can see a doggie anytime and be so happy. I wish we could get a dog but since we travel so much for … [Read more...]
8 Table Manners For Kids
Thank you Nuby for sponsoring today's post. I am thankful that my daughter, who is 5, has pretty good table manners. We had to work on it though. She wants to stand, run around, chew with her mouth open, and eat whenever she wants to eat. But, we have consistently tried to teach her good meal habits. Here is a list of 8 table manners for kids: 1. Wash hands before dinner. 2. Don't complain about the food. 3. Eat when everyone else eats or when your parents say you can eat. 4. … [Read more...]
10 Finger Foods for Baby
Thank you Nûby™ for sponsoring today's post. Now that he is 11 months old, my Little Man does not want to eat "baby" food any longer. He wants the same food we are eating. Usually he can eat all the things we have or at least part of our meals if I make them small enough. Here's a list of my Little Man's favorites. Finger Foods For Baby O-shaped toasted oat cereal Small pieces of lightly toasted bread with butter Small chunks very ripe peeled and pitted fruit (banana, mango, … [Read more...]
11 Months Old! More Teeth, More Drooling with Sweepstakes
Thank you Bazzle Baby for sponsoring today's giveaway. My Little Man is now 11 months old! I cannot believe it. I need to get on the ball and start planning his 1st birthday. It has just really crept up on me. Time just flies. And now that he is 11 month old with 7 teeth his drooling has picked back up. He is soaking through bibs again. (This baby has been dealing with teething and drooling much more than my first!) urban camo banda bib I am thankful that our Banda Bibs arrived when … [Read more...]
Earth Day Clean Up Day
For the last three years we have had a tradition for Earth Day. We do an Earth Day clean up with our local reservation. It is actually one of my favorite community days of the year. Not only do we get to help clean up the Earth, I also love getting free stuff. (One man's junk is another man's treasure!) Earth Day for our community consists of: Community Clean Up Beach Clean Up Weeding Public Areas Clothing Swap Electronics Recycling Community Salmon Luncheon and … [Read more...]
