October Book Reads

Four book reviews and recommendations for the month of October.  From a story about a teen mom forced to give up her baby to a love story based in Milwaukee this month's reads featured women. #bookrecommendations #booklover

For the month of October I seemed to be in a very female-driven book mode.  Ranging from a very serious (and true!) topic of how the Catholic Church turned orphanages into mental institutions for more money to Mindy Kaling’s book with funny anecdotes about the start of her career there is a variety to choose from.  I hope at least one of these books catches your interest.

Becoming a Mom of Two Under Two: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

a toddler sitting on a bench holding a swaddled baby

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.

Pumpkin Smoothie

Recipe for a delicious and creamy pumpkin smoothie that kids and adults will both enjoy. #pumpkin #fall

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.

Baby Registry: Health & Safety

baby and adult washing hands
   

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?

French Toast Sticks – Freezer Meal

French Toast Sticks (freezer meal instructions included)

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.