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What Should I Do About the Neighbors?

by Mama Butterfly A few months ago new neighbors moved into the house next door. They have three children ranging in age from 6-13ish, I would guess. They're really nice, although we haven't gotten to know them too …
Milestone: I Can Stand!

by Mama ButterflyThis was the beautiful little face that greeted me the other day after nap time:
Cramming Chores Into Your Day...

by Mama Butterfly I've mentioned a few times before that I've been in consolidation mode for the last few months. I think that every time a new baby enters a family, everything gets turned upside down for a bi…
Noisemakers: The Secret to Make Kids Fall Asleep

by Mama Butterfly When my son was born, my mom bought us a "noisemaker," which is a little machine that makes white noise sounds -- wind, ocean, rain, etc. I started playing it softly for my son when he got ol…
What Gifts Can I Get a One-Three-Year-Old?

by Mama Butterfly I've already spent a decent amount of time looking through the kids current toys and purging what they've outgrown or no longer play with. I'm so thankful that most of my kids' grandparents, aunts and u…
Kids Say the Funniest Things

by Mama Butterfly R will be three-years-old in about a month and as his talking has continued to improve over the last year or so, he's been a non-stop source of entertainment. I know all of you with toddlers and young …
"The World Does Not Revolve Around You!"

by Mama ButterflyI always look at my parents and admire them for how good of a job they did with me and my siblings. I know that they deserve a lot of credit for how we all turned out, and when I ask my mom what their se…
Budget Shopping for Children's Clothing

by Mama ButterflyAs the seasons shift, so do my kids' wardrobes. I absolutely love shopping for my kids and getting clothing for them. Not sure why it's so much fun, but it is. I guess I love how easy it is - I know the …
Grocery Shopping and Meal Planning Strategies

by Mama ButterflyIn my constant quest to find ways to simplify and consolidate my life, I've decided to try something different with my meal planning/grocery shopping habits. In the past, I've tried to sit down on Sunday…
Punish vs. Discipline: What's the Difference?

by Mama ButterflyI thought I'd share a few thoughts about discipline that we've found to be key in our household. I'm not going to get into specific methods, as I know that usually brings about heated opinions, and quite…