Visiting Disney Parks (Disneyland and Walt Disney World) is a dream come true for most kids and for some adults like me. Personally, I still remember all the excitement and joy my kids experienced the very first time they visited a Disney Park. It’s definitely one of those precious moments that you … [Read more...]
A Balanced Plate for Scarlett’s First Year
Happy Birthday, Scarlett!! You're one year old! I can NOT believe that my little baby has already hit such a major milestone. The little stinker is talking, crawling, standing and interacting with everything. Scarlett is finally using her big-girl sippy cup with each drink and tasting … [Read more...]
Scarlett’s First Birthday: A Dumbo’s Circus Party
Happy Birthday, Scarlett! Your first birthday came faster than I expected, and I made sure that we celebrated in style! The past year has been wonderful, a learning experience, a series of treasured moments, and time to revisit our growing family. You've surprised me, made me laugh, and … [Read more...]
My Stage 2 Feeding Milestone: Not What You’d Expect
As we move forward in Scarlett’s feeding journey, we’re completing Stage 2, with chunkier textures and a wider variety of flavors. Scarlett’s palate has been pretty much all-accepting, with only a few flavors or textures that she hasn’t enjoyed at first. She’s constantly shrieking … [Read more...]
Babyproofing Your Home Office
Thanks to Jennifer Taylor for guest posting today. There are some affiliate Amazon links below, so thank you for shopping through me! Hi everyone! My name is Jennifer Taylor and I write the pregnancy and baby blog MomTricks. Times are changing, and more and more people are working from home … [Read more...]
Apple Strawberry & Beets Puree Recipe
Scarlett is continuing to grow, and her palate is expanding every day. She’s asking for what I’m eating, is learning to eat from pouches and spoons and is engaging in her meals. We’re revisiting her less-than-favorite flavors and trying her preferred provisions in various textures. … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Help a New Mother
Thank you to WellStar North Fulton Maternity (a local in Atlanta!) for caring enough to sponsor a post about new mothers. We need to support each other as much as we can in times of need. An Unexpected Gift The first thing a neighbor may offer to another with a new bundle of joy is a … [Read more...]
Baby vs. Real Food: Try, Try Again
One of the best tips I ever read about child rearing was to "start out as you mean to go on." It was brilliant, and something I think about every day. For example, if I don't want my child to jump on the bed, we never start the activity. So, when it comes to feeding, I apply this tip, too. If I … [Read more...]
