10 Life-Saving Tips for Staying at Home with a Baby and a Toddler

I currently have four friends pregnant with their second child and I was in that same situation just a few months ago. I remember being really nervous about how I was going to handle having two children under the age of two. Mostly, I was terrified the new baby would also have colic. Next, I was worried about how my high-need toddler was going to behave after we brought a newborn into the family. Would my choice to stay at home with a baby and a toddler be insane?

baby and toddler

February 2019 Book Reviews and Recommendations

Four book reviews and recommendations for the month of February. All these books make excellent book club picks. Murder and mystery to gender identity and a mother's love these books have it all. One might even make my top books of the year list! #ILoveReading #booklover

Another five-star book recommendation is included in this month’s book reviews!  I also gave Erik Larson another chance and read a book before I check out the movie.  See below to check out what I read for February.

Four Months Old

Mom vs Dad Baby Shower Game

Pregnant woman holding hands with a man

If you are in need of a super simple game to play at a baby shower this is the one for you! With minimal prep and a lot of flexibility, the Mom vs Dad baby shower game asks questions to each parent-to-be simultaneously. All shower guests are able to participate too! Expect a lot of laughter during this easy and fun baby shower game.

Mini Cherry Chocolate Chip Bread

mini cherry chocolate chip bread

Truth – I used to eat maraschino cherries straight from the jar as an after-school snack. I’m sure my mother didn’t know. Truth – On occasion, I STILL eat maraschino cherries straight from the jar. I can’t help it! I love them. These loaves of mini cherry chocolate chip bread are perfect to give as Valentine’s gifts or to keep and eat for yourself. I find that by making mini bread loaves I am better able to portion-control instead of devouring it all immediately.