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Best Bedtimes for Babies and Toddlers

March 29, 2017 By Meredith 1 Comment

Don't know what the best bedtimes for babies and toddlers are? Struggling to get into a sleep routine and schedule? No worries, mama! Follow this clear, simple sleep chart and get the whole family in order in no time!

****Thank you to The Baby Sleep Site for sponsoring this post so I could share the scoop on the best bedtimes for babies and toddlers with all of you!**** Any mama out there ever feel a bit clueless with how to best care for those kiddos? Oh wait, what’s that? ALL the hands are raised? […]

Filed Under: Aiming Low, Babies, Naptime, Sleeping Children, Toddler Playtime

Top 6 Tips to Help Your Baby Sleep

February 20, 2017 By Amy Waltermyer 43 Comments

Desperate to help your baby sleep so you can snag some sanity, new moms? No worries! These 6 smart tips directly from a Sleep Consultant will get you and baby going in the right--very restful!--direction in no time! I would never have thought of #5--genius!

I am a mom of three. My older two kiddos are 8 and 10 years old, so I, like, totally have this mom thing down. Well…okay, if we’re being honest, I’m still learning daily, by the minute. But, with two older kids who NAILED sleeping as infants (I’m talking sleeping straight through the night by three months and taking […]

Filed Under: Babies, Health, Naptime, Sleeping Children, Young Kids

Easy Way to Make Money at Home

June 16, 2016 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Wondering if you can actually make money at home? The answer is heck yeah! Here is the true story of how I, as a stay-at-home-mom, a new mom, earned extra spending cash for my family online (for free!) in the corners of our days and naptimes. It made a huge difference having the extra income, and I'm so grateful I did this--truly easy, user-friendly, and UBER-convenient!

***Disclosure: This post about how to make money at home is sponsored by Survey Sampling International in conjunction with Blog Meets Brand and I have been compensated for my participation. All opinions are my own*** Long about oh, an almost exact seven years ago, I found my world completely upended. That nifty two-salary gig my husband […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Mommy Time, Naptime, SAHM Life, Saving Money, Young Kids

Should You Keep Your Baby Up Late For Summertime Fun?

May 4, 2015 By Meredith 3 Comments

Summertime is full of trips and celebrations, but keeping your baby's sleep schedule sorted during all the fun can be so tricky? Are late bedtimes and skipped naps worth it? This smart sleep expert weighs in with all the considerations and tips for making sure your little one gets the rest she needs. I would never have thought of some of these smart tips and advice!

I would say getting your child to sleep through the night is one of the biggest head-scratchers as a parent, but let’s be honest: when you are going on night upon sleepless night, you’re not just scratching your head, you’re sobbing in repetitive fantasy of burying yourself under the covers–perhaps for a week. My kids are […]

Filed Under: Babies, Guest Blogger, Naptime, Sleeping Children, Young Kids

I’m Watching You!

February 11, 2015 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Keeping a close eye on little ones all the time is TOUGH! Here is the perfect gadget to letting you make sure your kids are safe--while tackling your looming dish pile. It really works!

We are entering a new stage in our household: independent play in our rooms. To those of you with older kids, this probably doesn’t sound like a big deal. For those of you with kids younger than my 3 yr. old and 5 yr. old, your mind is blown, “How does this even happen?!?” But […]

Filed Under: Babies, Keeping a Rein on the Kids, Mommy Time, Mommy's Favorites, Naptime, Quiet Time, Toddler Playtime, Weight Loss

Back to School and Back to Sleep!

August 18, 2014 By Meredith 6 Comments

I’m a big fan of sleep.  I like it.  Of course, I don’t get enough of it; so I spend a large portion of my time distance-worshiping it, but that’s okay.  Gives me something to dream about, right? Largely, I have been successful at passing my love of sleep onto my kiddos.  While naps have […]

Filed Under: Health, Naptime, School, Sleeping Children, Young Kids

Guest-posting on Wife to Mom

May 15, 2012 By Meredith Leave a Comment

I was thrilled that Shara of Wife to Mom asked me to guest post today!  Her blog is chock-full of great stuff ranging from DIY to parenting to recipes to working from home (she is a professional blog designer with her own design studio,  www.SimplyCreativ.com).  Her tagline is “Life as it happens” which is a […]

Filed Under: Guest Blogger, Naptime

Googling Oneself

March 7, 2012 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Let’s be honest–we all do this from time to time.  In truth, probably a good, healthy shout-out to self-discovery in our modern times.  But don’t be fooled–this is no joke.  Maybe not a bad idea to fortify oneself prior to typing in your own name.  Case in point: not shocked to see all my latest […]

Filed Under: Blog Stuff, Mommy's Favorites, Naptime

Pinterest Interest

February 15, 2012 By Meredith Leave a Comment

I have managed to hold out on facebook, but have now somehow landed on pinterest.com and am, basically, obsessed.  It’s so fun!  It’s so organized!  It’s like a shiny new toy for SAHMs with no purpose in life!  I get to create boards (categories) and put pins (pictures of things I like found online) in […]

Filed Under: Mommy's Favorites, Naptime

Pureed Pea Shards

January 26, 2012 By Meredith Leave a Comment

They exist, trust me.  I know b/c I make my own baby food.  In theory, this is a good idea.  In practice, actually not a totally horrible idea either.  It can’t be that bad–I can’t make ANYTHING, but even I can jam some fruits and veggies in the blender and pour the concoction into ice […]

Filed Under: Babies, Naptime

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