Whip It Up Wednesday is back for the third week in a row! I feel like this will turn into a consistent weekly event! I'm so excited to see all of your handmade projects! Keep in mind that a handmade project is either homemade or made by hand - not something you've purchased. It includes recipes, paper crafts, sewing projects, decorating ideas, and much, much more! This linky will be open ...
can local marketing experts improve blog traffic?
Over the last few weeks, I have been trying to find a way to expand my readership, connect with local moms, and establish local media and business connections. I'll be the first to tell you that living on Cape Cod can be isolating and lonely in the winter months, and come springtime, we all crawl out of our hiding spaces and seek companionship! I am excited to have found a small group of ...
motherhood mondays: 5 more things not to include on your baby registry
Last week, I shared a list of 5 things not to include on your baby registry. Inspired by insightful reader comments, I've added five more things not to include on your baby registry. Bath Seats - While infant bath seats are cute, and often hard to resist, they are not necessary. Babies can be easily bathed in the kitchen sink, and by not purchasing one of these, you can put the funds toward ...
parenting a three- or four-year old is different – the mommy mindset
Last week, the moms and I discussed what it is like to parent through those "terrible twos". This time around we're talking about the three- and four- year olds. The Boy turns three in July, and I am beginning to notice a change in his behavior during certain situations. Leila: My son turned 4 on April 27th. He has been much easier to deal with for about 2 weeks prior to turning 4! His behavior ...
win a baby carrier in the Carry Me Please giveaway hop!
Welcome to the Carry Me Please giveaway! Babywearing can be a wonderful time for both mom (or dad) and baby! There was nothing sweeter to me than knowing The Boy was snuggled up close to me. I loved having him close to me and having my hands free! For what ever reason you wear your little one, you want to do it in style! I teamed up with Tailor Made Momma and a great group of bloggers to ...
win a deluxe edition of Pat the Bunny!
Children were first introduced to pat the bunny in 1940. It is considered to be the original look and feel book. I can recall Dorothy Kunhardt's book being on my bookshelf as a child, and I am excited to share it with The Boy as well. Originally, it incorporated everyday activities like seeing your reflection in a mirror, smelling the flowers and feeling Daddy’s scratchy face to encourage ...