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We're talking all about starting solids with sanity for babies around six to twelve months, sharing raw and honest approaches without losing your mind during this beautiful yet messy period of development.
⢠Most nutrition from birth to 12 months comes from milk/formula - solid foods are just a bonus
⢠Starting with simple whole foods like blueberries, bananas, and avocados requires minimal prep
⢠Balance both baby-led weaning for independence and purees for added nutrition
⢠Constipation challenges are normal - pears, prunes and peaches help get things moving
⢠Sanity-saving supplies: silicone bibs with catchers, easy-clean high chairs, and freezing homemade purees
⢠Feed babies in just a diaper to avoid constant outfit changes
⢠The "decoy spoon" trick: give baby a spoon to hold while using another to feed them
⢠Expose babies to family meals when possible but have backup options ready
⢠Give yourself grace - some days will be homemade purees, some days will be Cheerios
Just remember this challenging phase is temporary but meaningful - we're teaching our children that food is colorful, fun and nourishing.Send us a text
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In this episode, Iâm sharing my top picks for summer reading in 2025, from literary fiction and psychological thrillers to gripping dystopian tales. I also have a special selection for children ages 4-7, if you're planning on taking any family roadtrips, these would make excellent audiobooks!
Read along with me this summer! Summer 2025 List:
These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton The Grace Year by Kim Liggett Ask for Andrea by Noelle W. Ihli The Wedding People by Alison Espach The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding The Quiet Tenant by Clemance Michallon Long Bright River by Liz Moore A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab Donât Forget to Write by Sara Goodman ConfinoFour Children's Books (ages ~4 to 7 years old)
The Wild Robot by Peter Brown The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo Pax by Sara Pennypacker Charlotteâs Web by E.B. WhiteSend us a text
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After a week of sickness, missed routines, and general chaos, getting back on track can feel overwhelming. In this gentle, honest episode, I share what it looks like to reset slowlyâwithout pressure or perfection. From freezer meals and fresh bedsheets to spiritual grounding and small acts of beauty, this is an invitation to begin again with compassion. Whether youâre coming off a lost week or just craving a softer reentry into daily life, youâre not aloneâand you donât have to bounce back all at once.
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This week, we're diving into God of the Woods, a gripping literary mystery set in the Adirondacks. With shifting timelines, vivid imagery, and rich character work, Liz Moore weaves a haunting story of family secrets and long-buried truths. Stay tuned through the end for a spoiler segment and one big lingering question.
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If you flinch every time someone asks âWhatâs for dinner?ââyouâre not alone. In this episode, we unpack why that one simple question feels so loaded, especially for moms juggling the mental load. I share real talk on meal planning stress, emotional exhaustion, and why the timing of that question makes it feel like a personal attack. Plus, I offer practical tips (and a little humor) to make dinner planning just a little easier.
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Iâve really noticed a difference in how much less overwhelmed I feel. The best part? Iâm not trying to keep everything in my head anymore. If youâre anything like me, that mental load can get heavy. But having this simple, month-by-month reference has made it so much easier to keep everything on track.
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Baby #1 Birth Story â Episode #41Baby #2 Birth Story â Episode #42Baby #3 Birth Story â Episode #92Baby #4 Birth Story â Episode #146
Practical Resources:
The Mama Natural by Genevieve HowlandIna Mya's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May GaskinPro Tips:
Ask for Natera's self-pay option - $250Fresh Test for alternative glucose screenings (non-GMO, gluten free, artificial flavoring free, dye free, BPA free and preservative free)Send us a text
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Outdoor Spring Activities with Kids
Nature Walks: Around the neighborhood, a new to you trail, or parkStaring a Simple GardeningPicnics, try one in your own backyard! Exploring New-to-You Playgrounds / Parks / Trails Biking + Walking + Scootering around the neighborhoodOutdoor Art Projects (using chalk, grass, flowers, rocks, & sticks)Bird Watching -- so fun!Send us a text
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Starting the day with an empty dishwasher. This typically happens the night before, itâs the last thing my husband does before coming up stairs for bed. The daily load of laundry, ideally started first thing in the morningA shower. Doesnât happen everyday, at this point10-15 minutes of weights and or a 30+ minute stroller walkOne small home task, like vacuuming a room, or wiping down the bathroom, organizing a drawer, etc. A clean kitchen after breakfast + a home reset before leaving the houseDinner prep while my kids eat lunchReseting the coffee maker for the next dayAnother home reset during post-lunch nap / quiet time Rest in bed while kids are napping / doing quiet time. Putting together a snack plate for my kids before my daughter gets home from school Resetting school backpacks Putting away the load of laundry from the morningGetting a healthy and delicious home cooked meal on the tableDurning down the home for the night by shutting blinds, taking out the trash, starting the dishwasher
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Welcome to Installment #5 of WWATW, how I prepped and what I spent! This was an unusual week for us, as we had two epic snowstorms, so grocery shopping and meal planning were very much fly by night. We did manage to get groceries mid-week and the grand total for the 6 of us was $228 at Trader Joes.
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A very daunting, but totally doable task! Here's a step-by-step guide to help you tackle this beast in bite sized chunks:
Upload and sort all photos from your phone, digital camera, USBs, etc. to an external hard drive (I have this one 1T External Hard Drive). Go slowly, month by month, year by year. From there, delete excess from your phone, digital camera, USBs, etc.Pick out favorites from each event / year â Upload to DropBox, Google Drive, Amazon Photos as a 3rd back-up choicePrint physical copies of favorite photos (mPix is a great place!), and update photo frames around houseOrder photo boxes for each child, and fill them as the years by byFinally order 2024 Book -- Episode #49 How to Curate a Family YearbookAnother item I've been negligent on are baby books, so that's getting added to this projects list!Send us a text
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