Becoming a parent is an out of this world experience. It’s kind of a crazy concept if you really think about it. You carry this child in your body for nine months, go through hours (or days) of labor, and then a tiny helpless human is in your arms, and you are completely and totally …
Tag: toddlers
10 Toddler Gift Ideas (That Aren’t Toys)
The holiday season is, as the song says, the most wonderful time of the year. The only thing that makes the season more magical is seeing it through the eyes of a child. They light up with joy when they take it all in, and pass that joy onto everyone around them. Every parent wants …
Potty Training Under 2
Do you ever feel like life is going so fast and you’re struggling to stay on top of it all? No? Just me? Seriously, I feel like This has been one of the busiest seasons of my life so far. Because of that, I’ve been neglecting certain areas, this blog being one of them. For …
Nursery to Toddler Room Makeover
It may be kind of a cliche to say that time flies and kids grow up too fast, but it’s true! I can’t believe that my sweet baby is turning two in a little over a month. Not only that, it feels like he’s almost a teenager! I know I’m over exaggerating, but it sure …
10 Perks of Being a Stay at Home Mom
“What do you do all day? Don’t you get bored?” Those are probably the top two questions stay at home moms get asked. And while there are slow days, busy times, or boring moments, being a stay at home mom definitely has many perks. And even if you have an infant that won’t sleep more …
Sleep tips for babies and toddlers
First and foremost, let me just say that each child is different and has different needs. This means that works for one family might not work for another. And even within a family, children may differ in their needs and preferences. That said, I want to share some of my personal tips for good sleep …
Diaper Bag Essentials
You don’t really realize how much stuff kids require until you have one of your own. It becomes especially apparent when you need to leave the house with your little one, and it feels like you’re packing up half your nursery to go with you. With some trial and error, you learn what you really …
Bye Bye Binkie – Weaning from the pacifier!
I’m so happy to say little M is officially weaned off the pacifier!! Now don’t get me wrong, pacifiers have been awesome for us. They saved us from many tantrums and screaming rages during the last year (and few months). I was extremely grateful that he took a pacifier as a newborn, especially since he …
We moved! Traveling with a toddler.
So we finally moved! Needless to say, it’s been a busy couple of weeks. Moving with a one-year-old is a bit of a challenge, especially if you’re moving to a different city. Also read the road trip edition Hubby packed all of our things up into a moving van and drove down to our new …
Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with kids
I’ve always loved celebrating Valentine’s Day, no matter if I was single, dating, or married. Now that I’m a mom, it’s no exception. There are tons of fun things to do with your mini valentine! Photo courtesy of Haute Chocolate. “Mom Buns and Coffee is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an …