If your kids are anything like mine, they are ALWAYS asking for a snack! Instead of filling them up on Goldfish and graham crackers right before dinner, I try to give them snacks with some nutritional value that they will actually eat. Of course, I do my best to minimize Continue Reading
Affordable Birthday Party – Celebrate Your Child’s Birthday Without Going Broke
Affordable Birthday Party – Celebrate Your Child’s Birthday Without Going Broke Pros and Cons of Big Parties My first baby, Jo Jr., just turned four this week! To celebrate, we threw an affordable birthday party at the City of Plano pool, The Aquatic Center, this past weekend. I Continue Reading
Healthier Food Choices – The Consequence of My Slowing Metabolism
Healthier Food Choices – The Consequence of My Slowing Metabolism Slowing metabolism is just a fact of life. It’s unfortunate, but we all have to come to terms with it. There’s no question that Mr. Jo and I love food. We have learned the hard way that we can’t Continue Reading
Child Taming on Vacation
Child Taming on Vacation Worst Vacation Ever In 2016, when Jo Jr. was 22 months and I was 5 months pregnant with Missy Jo, Mr. Jo and I took the kids to Amsterdam. We went for 3 days prior to meeting up with our family on a Norwegian cruise. Continue Reading
Baby Registry Guide for the Smart New Mom – Part 2 – Sleeping and Soothing
Baby Registry Guide for the Smart New Mom – Part 2 Sleeping and Soothing Pack ‘n’ play The Minimalist Mom: all-in-one pack ‘n’ play This versatile pack ‘n’ play has a bedside sleeper, infant bassinet, toddler play yard, diaper changing pad, and diaper storage all in one. What I like Continue Reading
Baby Registry Guide for the Smart New Mom – Part 5 – Clothes, Toys, and Babyproofing
Baby Registry Guide for the Smart New Mom – Part 5 Clothes Onesies The Minimalist Mom: onesie short-sleeve shirts, onesie long-sleeve shirts For the first few weeks, all baby needs in the way of clothing are onesies. However, make sure you have a bunch of these unless you want to be doing Continue Reading
Baby Registry Guide for the Smart New Mom – Part 4 – Diapers and Bathing
Baby Registry Guide for the Smart New Mom – Part 4 Diapering Diaper Rash All Moms: Aquaphor Baby Aquaphor is THE best for diaper rash too. Apply after every poopy diaper whether baby has diaper rash or not. Don’t even bother with Desitin or Boudreaux’s Butt Paste. I have heard Continue Reading
Baby Registry Guide for the Smart New Mom – Part 3 – Feeding, Furniture, and Gear
Baby Registry Guide for the Smart New Mom – Part 3 Feeding Nursing Pillow All Moms: Combo Nursing Cover and Car seat Cover and Boppy Nursing Pillow It takes some practice, but once you get the hang of using a nursing cover, you can feel comfortable taking baby anywhere. Of course, Continue Reading
Baby Registry Guide for the Smart New Mom – Part 6 – Miscellaneous
Baby Registry Guide for the Smart New Mom – Part 6 Miscellaneous Registry Items When baby gets sick Nose Frida You might be grossed out when you find out what this is, but keep reading! You will be glad you put the Nose Frida on your registry. Continue Reading
Baby Registry Guide for the Smart New Mom – Part 1 – Which Type of Mom are You?
Baby Registry Guide for the Smart New Mom – Part 1 Something is in the Water My younger sister (32) is having her first baby, and it’s a girl! That means, I’m going to be an aunt for the first time! On top of that, my sister-in-law Continue Reading