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Tips on Motherhood for The First Trimester

Pregnancy has it’s fair share of ups and downs. And, I’ll admit it, I do miss some aspects of being pregnant but there are definitely things that I could have done without. For example, the entire first trimester? After getting the confirmation from the pregnancy test and getting the first ultrasound, all of my joy and excitement faded out the window with the first waves of nausea and dizziness. Today, I want to share my tips on motherhood for surviving the first trimester of pregnancy. The first 0-12 weeks of a woman’s pregnancy is called the first trimester. It is during this period that a woman’s body experiences drastic changes during pregnancy. Discomforts and other things may or may not be experienced by a pregnant woman…

Two Easy Shaun the Sheep Inspired Crafts

We’re on a bit of a Shaun the Sheep kick though I still haven’t decided if I’ll take Squeaker to see the movie when it comes out. I just don’t know if she’ll sit through it all. But that hasn’t stopped us from making two more Shaun the Sheep crafts. If you haven’t seen it yet, don’t forget to check out our Shaun the Sheep craft that we posted last week. This week we’re sharing two easy Shaun the Sheep inspired crafts. Squeaker did help me with some of the assembly, but how much your child is involved will definitely depend on age. This post makes use of affiliate links, by making a purchase you are helping me help my family Shaun the Sheep Popsicle…

The Day The Crayons Came Home

Squeaker and I recently had the opportunity to participate with a team of bloggers to promote the new book The Day The Crayons Came Home. I had read the Day the Crayons Quit before and I had intended to use it our tot school and home preschool at some point. So to have the opportunity to use the new book and do a few informal lessons on colors was definitely welcomed. The point, to me, of doing Tot School during the summer is to get Squeaker used to “lessons” and learning time. As she gets older, of course, we’ll move to more formal lessons and longer time periods. But, for now, these simple activities are a great way to get both of used to it….

Tips on Motherhood for Pregnancy Nutrition

Did you ever deal with morning sickness? Some days, the very thought of eating was enough to make my head spin but I knew it was something I had to do for the baby’s sake. With Sweet B and Squeaker, my morning sickness didn’t last too long, but there were some days that I could have lived without it. My pregnancy cravings weren’t too bad with any of my pregnancies, or at least not in terms of craving odd foods. Still, I knew that eating right was something I had to maintain which is why I wanted to share my tips on motherhood for pregnancy nutrition.    This post contains affiliate links and while you are under no obligation to use them, by purchasing something…

Choosing a Developmental Pediatrician

If you have a child with a developmental disability, such as autism, you may want to consider finding a developmental pediatrician. This is in addition to your child’s regular pediatrician. But why would you consider this? A developmental pediatrician is a specialized pediatrician and they may be better equipped to answer questions or make certain referrals. But how do you go about choosing a developmental pediatrician? We’ll talk about that today and also a little bit more about what a developmental pediatrician does. Having a developmental pediatrician is certainly not necessary, but having one on your team of support might be helpful. In our case, we looked for a developmental pediatrician to get Sweet B’s official diagnosis. She had already been evaluated by an early…

Time Saving Healthy Cooking Tips and Common Kitchen Abbreviations

I absolutely love to cook. We’re working on goals to eating healthier this year and that usually means cooking as much as we can at home. We’re working on using less canned goods, but at the same time I also know that I enjoy having a well stocked pantry for quick and easy meal ideas. Today, however, I want to share some time saving healthy cooking tips and also share a free printable kitchen cheat sheet for Freebie Friday! I’ll have another printable cheat sheet up soon for you covering basic cooking substitutions. And, be sure to check out my basic cooking tips for beginners. Cooking at home is a great way to start eating healthier and save money. Food can take up a large…