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Weighing the Real Pros and Cons of Baby Led Weaning

Feb 27, 2021

Debating whether to introduce let your baby feed herself? Take a look at the baby led weaning pros and cons to help you make your decision. By: Tania Griffis During my pregnancy, I was consumed with reading baby books and browsing online forums. I was about to be a first-time mom and wanted to make sure I did everything perfect for my daughter. During one of my frenzied research sessions, I came across a board for "BLW," that I later learned stood for "baby led weaning." What is baby led weaning? Rather than making your child a special meal of purees and mashes, you give her … [Read more...]

5 Ways to Conquer Mealtime Chaos

Eating

Oct 02, 2017

Struggling with mealtime chaos with the kids? Learn effective ways to take the chaos out of dinner with these tips and enjoy your meals once again. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Red Baron® pizza. The opinions and text are all mine. As much as I love family dinners, they don't always go as smoothly as I hope. First, there's the mess. Utensils fall on the ground, food ends up everywhere but the plate, cups are spilled. And somehow, my once-pristine dining table gets covered with sticky goo from who knows where. Then there's the kids being silly instead of … [Read more...]

A Great Tasting Alternative for Moms Who Don’t Drink Coffee

Parenthood

Sep 21, 2017

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of INVIA. All opinions are 100% mine. Want focus and energy throughout your day, but don't drink coffee? Learn more about INVIA drink, the beverage that's great tasting and good for you. My first ever job was in college, where I worked in the on-campus coffee shop. I was good at it, too. I memorized all the drinks, knew exactly how to make them, and became an expert in drink specialties and whipping them up quick for the students. I'd come home smelling like ground coffee beans. The ironic part? I don't drink coffee. At all. I never … [Read more...]

How to Make Baby Food at Home Easily and Conveniently

Eating

May 08, 2017

Want to give your baby healthy meals but struggling to find the time? Learn how to make baby food at home easily and conveniently. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Thistle. All opinions are 100% mine. If there's anything I geeked out on in the baby stage, it was making baby food. I made baby food for all three kids, poring through recipe ideas and blending and storing their meals. I even tracked all the food they ate and loved watching their reactions as I offered new varieties. The decision to feed my babies homemade baby food came easily. I found so many benefits, … [Read more...]

Review: Dunkin’ Donuts Hot Tea

Work

Jan 11, 2017

Everyone loves Dunkin' Donuts snacks and coffee, but did you know they also feature five new hot tea flavors? See what the new Dunkin' Donuts hot tea selections are about! This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dunkin' Donuts. All opinions are 100% mine. I had just gone back to work, leaving the chaos of the newborn life to sit at my desk eight hours a day. You'd think I would've been itching to go home and be with my baby. Instead, I relished how much I could do on my own agenda. One of my favorite activities? Savoring a cup of hot tea. I was on my own pace, with no baby to … [Read more...]

5 Simple Changes for a Healthy Mom and Family

Family Life

Apr 10, 2016

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of American Heart Association. All opinions are 100% mine. Looking for simple changes for a healthier lifestyle? A healthy mom makes for a healthy family, and these easy 5 changes can make a big impact in your life. It's hard, I know. We don't have the time to cook, much less every night. I can barely squeeze in one workout every week, much less the recommended three or more. And packaged snacks are so convenient, especially when I'm tossing a school lunch together on a hectic morning. For us busy moms, it can be hard to maintain a … [Read more...]

Sandwich Bros.: A Healthy and Convenient After School Snack

Eating

Feb 20, 2016

Thank you to Sandwich Bros. of Wisconsin™ for sponsoring this post. All content and opinions expressed are my own. The time after I get home from work isn't exactly the easiest. I have to pick up three kids from two different schools. Then we lug all our bags from the car to our apartment. The minute we walk in the door, it's a mad rush to remove shoes and jackets. Then it's off to wash hands and empty out the lunch boxes. After all that work, what's the first thing my kids want? A snack. And I don't blame them. They often haven't eaten anything since lunch. I still haven't … [Read more...]

3 Cheesy Memories in Honor of National Cheese Day

Family Life

Jan 20, 2016

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Chuck E. Cheese. The opinions and text are all mine. January 20 is National Cheese Day! I'm partnering up with Chuck E. Cheese to bring you a list of my all-time cheesy memories from back in the day. Then, I'll give you my predictions of what I think we're doing now that we'll consider cheesy in a few years. What is it about memories that makes 99% of it so cheesy? Thinking back through my early years, I can think of several instances, including: #1: Prom dresses Remember shopping for prom dresses? They had to be floor-length … [Read more...]

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