Our Love/Hate Relationship with Balloons

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I’m always looking for different ways to help meet Sweet B’s sensory needs and give her different experiences. One of the ways that we’ve done this is with balloons though I will be the first to admit it- we have such a love hate relationship with balloons. Why? Well, pretty simple and I’ll get into it with a list of pros and cons. For the most part they have become a regular part of our sensory play at home, though a little more sparingly since Squeaker arrived. Pros of Balloons for Sensory Issues: * Texture * Size * Diversity- whether filled with air, helium, water, shaving cream, or beans, we get a lot of use out of our balloons. * Colors Cons of Balloons for…

Struggling with debt? Before you seek financial help, take a look at these steps to take to get out of debt yourself.

The First Steps to Take To Get Out Of Debt Yourself

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Though the thought of getting out of debt can sometimes be daunting, it is definitely doable. Plenty of people have gotten out of debt. And you can, too. You can also get out of debt without a financial professional because it is very much possible to get out of debt yourself. Once you wipe out debt, the stress associated with it will finally disappear. Let’s discuss. If you’re at the beginning of this debt reduction journey and feeling more than a little overwhelmed- that’s understandable. Finances can be a foreign language to many of us without a degree or professional background. Sometimes it may seem like they’re trying to confuse you just so you’ll bite and take the help that they’re offering… sometimes attached with…

Help! I'm losing sleep and my baby won't sleep like a baby.

Help! I Need to Know: Why Won’t My Baby Sleep Like a Baby?

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The old saying goes, “sleep like a baby” … but as parents, we know that babies don’t always sleep soundly. And some nights it seems like they aren’t sleeping at all. So what’s the issue? They’re babies. They’re dependent on others and the best way for them to communicate anything is by crying. And by helping them learn good sleeping habits, ultimately we’re helping ourselves as well. I’m sure we’ve all gone through the all-nighter with our crying baby and it’s certainly not something I will willingly volunteer for. But it’s also something that we do because they’re babies and we’re parents. It kind of comes with the job. One of the main reasons it’s important to establish good sleeping habits for your baby is…

Mommy Camp for Toddlers: Gross Motor Skills

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Welcome to the first week of Mommy Camp for Toddlers! Every Friday in June and into the first two or three weeks of July, I’ll have a new post for you. But just what is mommy camp for toddlers? It’s a simple way to work on fundamentals like fine and gross motor skills and learn concepts like the alphabet, shapes, numbers, and colors. Posts will be on Friday so you can use the weekend to prepare for the upcoming week ahead. But why have something just for toddlers? Well, if they see their big siblings going off to summer camp, this could be a fun way to keep them active and give them their own summer camp experience at home. It’s really whatever you make…

20+ Toddler Hairstyles for Girls

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As Squeaker is entering toddlerhood, one of our challenges has been keeping her bangs out of her face. I’m in no rush to get her haircut, and so I’ve been looking for toddler hairstyles for girls that I can do at home. I wouldn’t say I’m hair-challenged but I want something easy and quick for both her patience and my sanity. Most days, I’m content to just put her hair in pigtails (or pretty as she calls them) and be done with it. But now, I’m inspired to try more ideas and I’m sharing with you 20+ easy hairstyles for little girls that I love. First, you might want to check out this helpful post from A Bella Braids about how to care for your…

How To Wipe Out Credit Card Debt

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Ah, the convenience of credit cards. Chances are that many of us have had a credit card or two at one point in our lives. I personally have had three and I will admit- while they were nice to have at the time, I regret ever opening them in the first place. Even with my small line of credit, usually the minimum, I still ran into problems. Which is why I want to talk about how to wipe out credit card debt. It took me a bit to get my credit card debt under control, but I’m thankful that it’s one thing that I’m not having to deal with too much. But if you do run into this problem, don’t forget to check out my…