Getting a baby to transition from a bottle or breast to a sippy cup can be quite an adventure. Babies often resist moving from the texture of a soft nipple to the hard plastic sometimes associated with a sippy cup, but not all sippy cups are created equal! With options from soft spouts to straws and everything in between, there's a good option for every baby. What to Look for … [Read more...] about Best Sippy Cups for Infants and Toddlers 2021
7 Best Curly Hair Products for Naturally Curly Hair
Every curly girl has her own hair journey, and that road of discovery is often paved with hair products. When I was pregnant, I knew I wouldn’t have time to straighten my hair after my baby was born, so I started doing more research on how to really make my curly hair look good without a lot of time. That’s when I finally started to embrace my own natural beauty and let go of … [Read more...] about 7 Best Curly Hair Products for Naturally Curly Hair
College Education Savings Plan Options for Parents
When your children are small, thinking about the future usually means remembering to put dinner in the crock pot (harder than it should be, amiright?). But as caught up in diapers and preschool as you may be, it’s important to think a bit farther down the road. Eventually, your children will learn to wipe themselves, feed and dress themselves, and someday they’ll even graduate … [Read more...] about College Education Savings Plan Options for Parents
DIY Sensory Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Entertaining a toddler or preschooler indoors can be challenging. They are so busy and curious, and they need so much attention and stimulation all the day. A few weeks ago, my 18-month-old was about to drive me crazy. It was too cold to go to the park, and we’d already been to the library twice that week. Her books and toys had lost their charm, and there’s a limit to how many … [Read more...] about DIY Sensory Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Tips for Having a Great Christmas on a Modest Budget
It seems like the back-to-school dust has barely settled before we are flung into holiday preparations. Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas come in rapid-fire with only a little breathing room in between. So if you woke up one morning in September (or October or November) and thought, Oh no! Christmas is coming!, you’re not the only one. That thought can be especially … [Read more...] about Tips for Having a Great Christmas on a Modest Budget