It's not too late for you! Discover the 7 baby products I wish I had known about that would've made caring for my baby much easier. As a child, my relatives and I would go on road trips where you'd find my cousins and me sitting in the trunk of a hatchback playing cards or hand games. Let's just say that many drastic changes have happened over the last few decades (ahem... car seats!). But even these short years since my twins were babies have seen many changes as well. With my eldest, I had already learned new information, from putting the baby to sleep on his back to wearing a baby … [Read more...]
Play Ideas for Toddlers for the After Work Hours
Want after work play ideas for toddlers? These fun activities offer quality time with your child during after work hours. With a free printable! For many working moms, time after work is pretty limited. We may only have an hour or so to play before we need to cook dinner or pack for the next day. And while we may have a routine of go-to activities, sometimes it's nice to mix things up as well. I know when I'm not conscious of the activities my kids play, we can get stuck in a rut. I'll find my twins playing with the same set of cars and my eldest parked at his art table as usual. … [Read more...]
Top Toys for Preschoolers
Looking for gifts for two- to four-year-olds? Check out these top preschool toys for birthdays and holidays. Unique, enjoyable and fun! With two preschoolers at home, I'm always on the lookout for creative and unique toys for my twins. Maybe something unique few people will think to get them. Or perhaps the opposite—something timeless and classic you know will last a long time. I compiled this list of toys for anyone who'd like to give unique gifts to their little kiddos. Or maybe you're looking for gift ideas perfect for the two- to four-year-old age range. I hope you enjoy this … [Read more...]
10 Baby Items You Don’t Really Need
A list of baby items you don't need for your registry. Stick to the baby items needed for your baby and avoid these unnecessary purchases. You've seen them. Piles of unworn baby clothes. Baby items moms swore they needed but used once or twice. That near-mint glider taking up too much space in a nursery. And with so many must-have lists of baby items, it's easy to feel unsure what's a must, and what isn't. As a first-time mom, I felt the pressure to get every baby item, all before my son even arrived. And for many of these baby items, I needed to. I needed the car seat to take him home. … [Read more...]
Essential Things You Need After Giving Birth
I had my hospital bag packed and the crib assembled. I'd bought the baby must-haves that'll make those newborn days easier. But then I thought about me. What are the essential things you need after giving birth to help us moms recover? Recovery depends on so many factors. The way we deliver. Whether this is a first delivery. The size of the baby, and so much more. The newborn days will already be tough. I've learned that coming prepared will help make the healing process after birth more comfortable. After all, you're also healing after giving birth. If it were any other procedure done … [Read more...]
Come Prepared: Your Hospital Bag Essentials
Wondering what to bring with you to the hospital? Come prepared with hospital bag essentials with everything you need to give birth. In Los Angeles, heading to the hospital when you're in labor is not something you want to happen at 5pm on a weekday. Just our luck, both trips to the hospital for my pregnancies happened in the middle of the night. It's almost like even my kids knew how bad rush hour traffic can get. Still, my husband and I came prepared. We had our hospital bag packed weeks in advance, especially with the twins' pregnancy. Having had done this twice now, here are … [Read more...]
Baby Items that Make Life Easier
Looking to make life easier with a baby? Check out these newborn baby must haves that will make your life easier, save time and add convenience to your baby days. It seemed like every time I brought a baby home, there was always something else besides the baby to make life harder. For my eldest, it was the ants. We got a slew of ants in our home the first few days he came back from the hospital. It also didn't help that I was breastfeeding, because apparently ants love pumping parts and breastfeeding supplies. Gross. With the twins, our dishwasher conked out. Just when we felt so … [Read more...]
Twin Baby Registry Must-Haves
Are you expecting twins and want to know everything you need to prepare for the babies? Check out this comprehensive list of twin must haves! I finally wrapped my head around the fact that I was having twins. The emotions were still coming in waves, but I was ready and more than excited for their arrival. Except... I didn't know what I needed to have for twins. I already had a three-year-old when I was pregnant and had gone through the baby registry process. And I even planned to use many of his baby items for the twins. Still, I didn't know what I'd need this time around now that … [Read more...]