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Easy Sugar Cookie Recipe
I give you my first cookie baking experience. Enjoy and Happy New Year! I have never baked cookies in my 29 years of life. I have helped other make cookies…okay, not really. I have watched other bake cookies…using my mi… -
Advice Needed: Slings and Wraps
With M, it was semi-easy to just have her down in the crib when she was napping. There wouldn't be anyone else at home, so it was peaceful and quiet. Now that there are 2 in the house, it's almost impossible to have E sl… -
What's In Your Diaper Bag?
(image source) I remember the first time we really went out with M as an infant. We would be out most of the day and we just about took the whole house with us. Our diaper bag was a pretty big one to begin with, but w… -
Becoming a Big Brother/Sister (Part 3 of 3)
image source Part 1 of 3 - Before the baby arrives Part 2 of 3 - While mom is in the hospital AFTER YOU COME HOME... Do let your child hold the new baby. You can help him sit in a chair or couch so that the baby… -
Becoming a Big Brother/Sister (Part 2 of 3)
image source Part 1 of 3 - Before the Baby Arrives WHILE MOM IS IN THE HOSPITAL… Try To keep your older child’s daily routine the same.When your child comes to visit in the hospital, greet her without the newborn… -
Becoming a Big Brother/Sister (Part 1 of 3)
image source We got this handout from our pediatrician when I was pregnant with E. BEFORE THE BABY ARRIVES... If your child asks "why?" you are having a new baby, don't try to find a reason. Just explain simply th… -
Roles of a Mom - What Are Yours?
image sourceI know moms play many roles. I'm sure I've missed a ton of roles. Are there any I should add? Artist Baker, Banker Caregiver, Chauffeur, Cook, Counselor/Psychologist Dancer, Dentist, Dietician, DJ, Doctor F… -
How to Make a Household Tasks Schedule
I had written this entry for a Parent Bloggers Network Blog Blast awhile ago.In January, I created a household tasks schedule. It has helped tremendously. Rachel Anne from Home Sanctuary had us list household tasks and… -
Favorite Book: It is Windy
(image source)The series of books that M loves right now is the weather books by Kelly Doudna. It's super easy to "read" and she really learned a lot from them. I've read them to her so many times already, and now she… -
Baby Ballerina
M has really been into ballet lately. We checked out a ballet DVD last month, and this month we checked out Baby Ballet. I've never taken dance classes, but it seems pretty good at teaching the basic steps. (image sou…


