As a Mom of three, I know it can be difficult to stick to a budget when unforeseen expenses pop up with kids. A broken bone, unexpected dental work, sudden growth spurt, school fundraisers. The list goes on! The state of the economy and rising inflation makes a tough job even more demanding. We are seeing a significant increase in the price of groceries, fuel, childcare, insurance, property taxes, electricity, rent…so ...
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Once that pregnancy test shows a positive result, most parents run to the nearest store (or website, nowadays) and begin adding all the things to their baby registry. It is way more fun to think about decorating the nursery, finding the perfect travel system, and buying the cutest of baby clothes! How you plan on feeding your baby is not always on the top of your list between shopping, doctor’s appointments, ...
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Summer is here, and I know that a cold refreshing beverage on a hot summer day, whether it be one for you or one for your kids, is something that we look forward to as soon as the temperatures start to rise. I like to make frozen treats any chance I can get! This Texas heat is no joke; throw in a holiday, and it’s even more of a reason ...
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When it comes to your child's head… safety is the most important thing! But when you are helmet shopping for a baby or toddler, you have so many factors to consider; durability, fit, and use... That is why understanding what you are buying when you purchase kids' bike helmet is essential. Let's walk through these 3 basic things to consider when shopping for helmets this Holiday Season. Construction In-mold or Hardshell... What the ...
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For kids, the BEST part of Halloween is deciding what they want to be this year. They often go the entire year talking about what costume they want! They usually do not meet the expectations. Kids' imaginations are limitless and creative, but costumes stores can sometimes fall flat. Before you run off in a panic and empty your wallet at some costume store, consider what you have buried in the ...
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First comes love. Then comes marriage. Then comes the baby in the baby carriage… this little rhyme was embedded in my mind from a very young age. I literally grew up thinking this was how life was meant to be… then I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Pregnancy after breast cancer is such a touchy subject! For so many of us, we have been told that our bodies may be too damaged from ...
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We have a secret... It’s a bit of a dirty, little secret, in the sense that no one wants to talk about it. Shrouded in shame, embarrassment, and denial, keeping this secret can often do more harm than good. Remember how your parents used to say, “honesty is the best policy”? Well, in honor of Baby Safety Month, we’re going to be very honest, and tell you something no one ...
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Written by Fiorella Rollins Contributions by Jen Saxton, Founder & CEO, totsquad.com Your baby’s stroller is COVERED in germs and bacteria. Germs, mold, strep, and staph bacteria commonly lurk in baby gear. In fact, the website ASecureLife studied the amount and the types of germs on 10 household items in homes with young children. While you might think that phones or remotes were on the top of the list, you’d be surprised to learn ...
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Designing a nursery these days is a lot more complicated than it seems. There are so many products available, and that can be overwhelming. Between personal recommendations, the internet, and social media, it can become overwhelming. I always tell my clients that the most important thing about the nursery is its safety, first and foremost. My new book, Your Perfect Nursery, has a whole chapter dedicated to nursery safety for this ...
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The year 2020 will forever be remembered as a challenging year for many reasons. We were forced to face new obstacles, adjustments we had to make, and difficulties we could never have imagined. As we find ourselves transitioning into a post-pandemic world and learning from what we experienced last year, we need to focus on shifting from barely surviving 2020 to thriving in 2021 as we navigate a new normal ...
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