How to Run Errands with a Toddler and Still Stay Sane

September 28, 2018 by Marissa 1 Comment

How to Run Errands with a Toddler

Learn to Run Errands with a Toddler and Stay Sane

You’re picking up ingredients for a birthday cake, dropping off packages at the post office, heading to the school to get your second grader, and your toddler is screaming in the back seat the entire time.

Does it sound familiar? Maybe your adorable toddler decides to throw a massive temper tantrum on the floor of the post office as you try to mail your packages.

Why won’t my toddler behave? What’s wrong with him/her?

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How to Handle a Toddler Temper Tantrum in Public Without Losing Your Cool

September 20, 2018 by Marissa Leave a Comment

How to Handle a Toddler Temper Tantrum

How to Handle a Toddler Temper Tantrum in Public

I remember like it was yesterday.

We had to shop. I needed to get toilet paper and other essentials. At the time, I had two of my oldest kids with me, who were then four and two years old. It was the usual challenge, but nothing I couldn’t handle. Little one in cart, big one following next to me in the store.

We went to Target, the store we visited at least once a week. It was really busy: parents and grandparents scrambling to get things for Easter, others there to get their essentials, like me. [Read more…]

Why You Should Start an Amazon Baby Registry

June 24, 2018 by Marissa 6 Comments

Why You Should Start an Amazon Baby Registry (This post contains affiliate links)

Amazon Baby Registry

Will you be starting a baby registry soon? Even if you plan on registering in brick-and-mortar stores, it’d be a good idea to create online registries as well. Why? [Read more…]

How to Learn to Babywear Like a Pro

March 23, 2018 by Marissa 6 Comments

Not sure how to babywear?

Learn How to Babywear Like a Pro (This post contains affiliate links)

The wraps, the buckles, the straps…oh my! How do you put this baby carrier on?!?

I remember feeling this way when I tried one of my first baby carriers. It was a stretchy wrap, which is basically a long piece of fabric that you wrap around your body until somehow you’re able to carry your baby around securely. [Read more…]

The Awesome And Practical Benefits Of Babywearing

March 16, 2018 by Marissa 3 Comments

Know the Benefits of Babywearing?

The Awesome And Practical Benefits Of Babywearing (This post contains affiliate links)

“My sister just got a thing like that at her baby shower, and was super mad about it.” The receptionist at the doctor’s office said to me, referring to my baby carrier.

“She was mad that someone would spend so much money on something she thought would only be used once or twice.”

I nod, knowing how I felt about babywearing back when I had my first baby. I was expecting her to scoff at me for having such a thing, as is usually the case when someone notices I am wearing the baby.

“But look at you. You have a baby and a toddler out at the same time, at the doctor’s office. I bet you take it shopping too! Your baby always looks so happy and you are able to keep your hands free for everything else. I need to tell her these things! I am so glad I saw you here today.”

Phew. Someone who was happy about babywearing! I told her all about the benefits of babywearing and how babywearing has made my life with a baby and three other kids easier.

She was so excited to tell her sister everything she had learned!

The Awesome Benefits of Babywearing

Why is it that babywearing is so misunderstood? I mean, women (and men!) have been wearing their babies for centuries, perhaps for even thousands of years, so that they can get stuff done. [Read more…]