Creating a Montessori bathroom for your kids is a wonderful way to foster independence, confidence, and responsibility. By designing a space that is tailored to a child’s size and abilities, you empower them to take charge of their personal care routines. When everything they need is within reach—such as a step stool for the sink, a low towel hook, or a basket for their toothbrush and toothpaste—children can wash their hands, brush their teeth, and tidy up without needing constant assistance. This independence not only builds their confidence but also helps them feel capable and proud of their accomplishments. What is Montessori? Montessori is an educational philosophy and approach to…
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How to Meal Plan for Moms: A Practical Guide with a Carnivore-Heavy Meal Plan as a Mom of 4
Meal planning is the ultimate time-saver for busy moms, myself included, especially when you’re juggling four kids, a packed schedule, and ensuring everyone is well-fed. We also try to avoid lost of processed foods (even if it is “better for you” processed foods). With three days of packed lunches, two nights dedicated to leftovers and takeout, and a carnivore-focused meal plan for a family of six, this blog post will guide you through every step of the process. Full disclosure, we do have a full cow worth of meat in our freezer, so we eat a LOT of beef to 1) help on our weekly budget and 2) know exactly…
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The Ultimate List of Gift Ideas for Teenage Boys: Find the Perfect Present
Shopping for teenage boys can be a challenge, especially when they’re growing out of toys but still have strong preferences for what’s “cool.” Whether you’re buying for a birthday, Christmas, or any other occasion, finding the right gift that will excite and engage them can be tricky. That’s why I’ve compiled the ultimate list of gift ideas for teenage boys, designed to suit a wide range of personalities, interests, and budgets. No matter if they’re into tech, sports, gaming, or style, you’ll find something here that hits the mark. This guide is packed with unique, thoughtful, and fun gift ideas to help you become the gifting hero. Plus, I’ve included…
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The Best Kids Roadtrip Activities for Kids 3-10 Years Old
Planning a long road trip with kids can be both exciting and challenging. When we were planning the long road trip to Virginia, I was so intimidated by traveling with four kids under 8, but it was honestly so much smoother than I thought it would be. Keeping them entertained throughout the trip is key to an stress-free trip. Thankfully, there are plenty of kids roadtrip activities that will engage and entertain your little ones, making the drive more enjoyable for everyone (especially mom). Whether you’re on a cross-country adventure or just a long weekend getaway, these activities will help keep the “Are we there yet?” moments to a minimum.…
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22 Postpartum Must Haves for a New Mom
Becoming a new mother is an exciting and life-changing experience, but it can also be overwhelming and challenging. There are so many things to think about and prepare for, and it can be difficult to know what you really need during the postpartum period. To help new moms navigate this time, here are 20 Postpartum Must Haves for a New Mom that will make the transition to motherhood a little easier (this blog post contains commissionable links, by shopping using my links you support me and my family at no extra cost to you) Comfort Postpartum Must Haves for a New Mom In the early days postpartum, comfort is key…
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How to Balance Your Hormones Postpartum
For a new mom, learning how to balance your hormones postpartum can be a real challenge. With the added stress of a crying baby and intense sleep deprivation, getting back in sync with your body can seem like an insurmountable goal. But, with a few simple steps, balanced hormones postpartum can become a reality. I have four happy, healthy babies and that means I’ve been in this “postpartum hormone monster” space 4 times. I know what you’re going through and I know how to get you out of it! With my son (born in 2018), I was at the lowest of lows during my postpartum time with him. I had…
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The Big Shift: What To Be Aware Of For Your Toddler at One Year
Your baby is officially one year old. Congrats, you’ve made it! Your new toddler is going through many changes at this age including behavior and sleep changes. This means things like their nutrition and our behavior around them need to change a little too. In this blog post, I’m going to tell you all about the switches, both nutritional and behavioral, that we made when Ella turned one this year. The three main changes you’ll see in your toddler around 12 months are nutritional needs, cognitive developments and changing sleep habits. Note: This post contains affiliate links, but is 100% my true and honest opinion. If you shop through any…
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Learn How to Prevent Stretch Marks During Your Pregnancy
Stretch marks can be such a huge worry of women when they become pregnant. If you are already prone to them, you may worry even more. The changes that our bodies go through when we get pregnant, all the way through having a baby, are absolutely crazy and amazing and really miraculous. Follow these 6 tips to prevent stretch marks to the best of your ability!
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1.25 Million Formula Tins from Aussie Bubs to Aid Formula Shortage in America
This year has been a weird one hasn’t it? But we’ve said that about the last few years in retrospect. This year brought the great formula shortage, which scared a lot of parents. What if I can’t feed my baby? What if I’m not able to get them the one thing they absolutely need to survive? I am so proud to talk about how Bubs Australia the makers of Aussie Bubs stepped up to help fill that need. See a need, fill it. (While this blog post is sponsored, all thoughts and assessments are my own.) Kristy Carr, CEO & Founder “At this point, we had safely fed more than…
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The Best Toddler Formula? My Honest Review of Aussie Bubs
When your baby turns to toddler and they’re not nursing anymore, it starts to become really nerve racking to try to get them all the nutrients you know they need. Did I get him enough protein? He played harder today, so did he get enough nutrients? What about minerals? Does he need minerals? It’s a lot right? And you don’t want to do something wrong because you know their little growing bodies need so much. This is why I knew I wanted to try a toddler formula. I’m going to share my comprehensive Aussie Bubs™ toddler formula review to give you insight into the product before trying it! (This is…
