Peyton's Momma was compensated for this article by Choices Matter, however, this is our actual birth story and experience. Having a birth plan is a great idea. I had one. A very detailed one with everything written out. But there was one thing I forgot to think about, pain management. I knew I wanted an epidural but beyond that, I hadn't thought about it. And then the day arrived. The day Peyton … [Read more...]
Making Sure Your Home Is Ready For Baby
If you’re due to bring home a newborn baby (congratulations), be prepared for a major upheaval for your household; life for every family member changes as soon as the little one has arrived. You’ll have nearly 9 months (give or take) to prepare everybody and everything as much as possible before the due date, so you can return home with your bundle of joy as calmly as possible. The following are … [Read more...]
Protecting Your Family and House at the Same Time
Even though Peyton is no longer a baby or toddler we still have baby gates up throughout our home. We have pets. Need I say more? I use a baby gate on the laundry room door to keep the dogs from getting in and eating the cat food. I use a baby gate on the steps to keep the dogs from running up and down the steps all the time. And I use a baby gate on Peyton's bedroom door so she can keep her door … [Read more...]
A Guide To Keeping Your Baby’s Skin Healthy
Taking care of your baby’s health is a full-time job and there is a long list of things that you need to watch out for. Skin conditions are one of the most common health issues that babies face because their skin is incredibly sensitive when they’re young. If you don’t keep on top of any skin problems it can cause them a lot of discomforts. There are a couple of general things you should be doing … [Read more...]
Everyone Needs New PJs for the Holidays
In our family, every Christmas Eve the kids get a new pair of pajamas. Part is because they grow so fast they are always in need of them and part is because I want to capture Christmas morning photos with kids in nice clothes. This way I can control what everyone is wearing on Christmas morning! Westyn Baby has pajamas that are perfect for those candid holiday photos. Westyn Baby is committed … [Read more...]
Bring Out the All-Star in Your Little with Little Tikes 3-in-1 Sports Zone
The twins are just turning one and boy are they moving! There's just no stopping these two. The Little Tikes 3-in-1 Sports Zone is perfect for helping keep them entertained while we're preparing for the holidays. It's also a great way for them to work on group play and their motor skills. Little Tikes 3-in-1 Sports Zone combines three sports, soccer, basketball and bowling, into a fun play … [Read more...]
Let Keurig Help You Get a Jump Start On Your Day
Picture this - It's 5 am and your alarm is going off. You've been up half the night with kids or studying for a test or for whatever reason you did not get enough sleep. You're tired. Dead tired. But you have to get up and get moving because people depend on you. So, you stumble into the kitchen looking for caffeine. You pop your K-Cup into the Keurig 55 and press the large cup option. Within a … [Read more...]
Marcus & Marcus : Bath Time Fun
What is the one thing all kids love to do in the bathtub? No matter what age they are. Think about it. Do you have an answer?? Well, it's play! All kids love to play in the bathtub. And if you've ever given a kid a bath, you know they LOVE bath squirters. Heck, kids love splashing water all over the bathroom in general but with bath squirters, they can actually use mom and dad as target practice! … [Read more...]
Ear Ache Relief with Clear Pop
When your child is in pain and there's nothing you can do about it, it's a helpless feeling. It's a horrible feeling! When Peyton was younger, we had a string of ear infections. It lasted about 18 months of constant infections. We would get her ears clear and then about a week later we would be back in the doctor's office with ear pain. I did not like having her on constant antibiotics. So I … [Read more...]
Every Child Loves to Rock
Rocking is a natural motion we all do. Think about it, your natural instinct kicks in when you are holding a baby and you rock. Sometimes it's side to side, other times it's back and forth. Babies love it! Everyone loves to rock, no matter what age they are. But as babies get older and turn into toddlers it becomes a little harder to hold them and rock. But they still want to rock! And they are … [Read more...]
