With a baby on the way and a toddler just about to turn 18 months I knew I needed advice from other parents with experience raising two kids under the age of two. I truly appreciate the amount of feedback I’ve gotten from friends, family, and other mom bloggers on this topic. It was great that everyone kept it real and didn’t try to sugarcoat the realities of adding a new child into our family.
It is officially Pumpkin Spice season but with the temperature in the 80s, I am not ready for a latte anytime soon. Luckily, a pumpkin smoothie is quite refreshing and you still get to indulge in that amazing pumpkin spice flavor.
The health and safety category of your baby registry is one of the most important. You will be so happy that you registered for, or purchased, these items in advance of your baby arriving.
When your baby gets sick you will want everything on hand to help your child feel better. Your baby’s first fever is not the time you want to be running out to stores to buy medicine.
As far as baby proofing goes, most of the items could wait to be bought until the child starts crawling, but why not put the products on your baby registry to receive as gifts?
If you are looking for an easy breakfast to make ahead of time, this recipe for French toast sticks is the one for you! Whether you’re preparing freezer meals before a new baby’s arrival or you like to have kid-friendly breakfasts on hand to pop in the toaster, making these French toast sticks will help make your life easier.
Reading is one of my favorite things to do and I hope to pass the love of reading onto my daughter. I make sure that we read multiple books a day. I have found that the books my toddler tends to lean towards I do not find enjoyable – there are no storylines, just words matched up with pictures. Likewise, the books I like to read the most to my daughter she seems to lose interest with quickly. Here is a list of sturdy children’s board books we both enjoy to read together over and over again. These are books you won’t find on similar lists so I hope you come across some new favorites to read with your child.
