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5 Ways for Tired Moms to Find Energy

Finding focus and energy can be a challenge for the tired mama. Learn 5 tips to help you regain your energy, even when you've got kids.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of INVIA. All opinions are 100% mine. Finding focus and energy can be a challenge for the tired mama. Learn 5 tips to help you regain your energy, even when you've got kids. It was one of those days. I rolled over in bed, grabbed my phone, and realized it was already 6:45am. For me, that meant I "slept in." I'm usually up around 5:30am without an alarm clock—my body just knows to wake up around that time. But that day, 6:45am meant the oatmeal should've already been started… but of course, it hadn't. My husband and I would be scrambling to dress three kids and pack their lunches. I wouldn't be able to squeeze in my usual early morning, the-family-isn't-awake-yet work time. We all have those days, and for many of us, … Read More...

Preschool Pros and Cons: Should You Send Your Child to Preschool?

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Deciding to send your child to preschool can be a difficult choice. Take a look at these preschool pros and cons to help you make your decision. Should you send your child to preschool? Let me start by saying I've enrolled all three of my kids in preschool since asking myself that question. And I couldn't be happier with my decision. Still, if someone were to ask me whether they should send their child to preschool, I wouldn't give a definitive “yes.” Instead, I'd say it depends on many factors. Because each family has their own unique circumstances, each child has his own needs. So even though I went the preschool route, I'm also not blind to many of its downsides. Preschool pros and cons To help you decide whether to send your child to preschool or not, below is a … Read More...

Beach Essentials for the Baby You Shouldn’t Forget to Pack

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Taking a trip to the beach with the baby? Nothing's worse than forgetting an item. Discover the beach essentials for baby to take on your next trip.

Taking a trip to the beach with the baby? Nothing's worse than forgetting an item. Discover the beach essentials for baby to take on your next summer trip. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Regalo. All opinions are 100% mine. "I'll take him to the beach!" I told my husband. I had a day off from work and wanted to do something special with my baby, to expose him to new experiences. The beach seemed like a perfect outing. But the minute I parked the car, I knew I had come unprepared. You see, I thought I'd just take my son for a walk along the beach. I didn't think I'd stay long, what with nap times and all. So the only item I brought was my baby carrier, and nothing else. That meant I couldn't set him down, find a shady spot, or even grab a quick … Read More...

How to Get Your Twins to Stop Fighting

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Frustrated with your twins fighting all the time, especially when nothing seems to work? Learn the essential habits that will encourage them to get along. First it was Spiderman. Then Batman. This last time, it was Superman. Each new toy my husband gave our twins became the Hot Item they had to fight over. Never mind that they also received other superheroes—they always wanted what the other person had. While newborn twins are hard, the toddler and preschool years with twins can be just as challenging, especially when they fight all the time. It's enough to make any mom feel like she's losing her mind. And it doesn't help when the fighting seems to be getting worse and out of control. Sometimes I couldn't even let them work it out on their own because they'd resort … Read More...

Do Something Good for your Health with the Activia Probiotic Challenge

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Struggling with gas and bloating? Learn how taking the Activia Challenge can help increase the probiotics your body needs to feel healthy and well. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Activia Probiotic Yogurt. All opinions are 100% mine. Ever get that feeling when your stomach feels bloated, gassy and uncomfortable? You might be out and about with no restroom nearby, or in a room with other people you'd really rather not hear your stomach gurgling. No matter where you are, it's not pleasant. Many of us assume this discomfort is just part of life—that we're stuck with these symptoms. Turns out, there are things we can do to help with these symptoms. You see, our digestive system has good bacteria, the kind that helps keep your gut healthy. But … Read More...

8 Qualities of a Good Mom

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What makes a good mom? These 8 qualities of a good mother will help you develop a close relationship with your child and thrive in motherhood. We may not outwardly say it, but chances are, we’ve all thought it: I don’t know if I’m doing this mom thing right. We won’t always call a friend and admit it, and often there’s no input. We don’t get annual reviews to let us know how we’re doing or any way to measure if we're doing it right. Most of what we learn is a patching of experience, peers, and reading. But I hear it time and again from so many moms wondering if they’re doing enough. Feeling scared to screw it up. Afraid of judgment. Carrying a mixed bag of loving motherhood, but secretly missing their old lives, pre-kids. 8 qualities of a good mother Guess what … Read More...