Summer is well and truly over, and we now have the fall to get excited about. It is one of the most eventful seasons out there and is the opening act to the festive season. The end of the year is in sight. There is no doubt about it, we have all had a very turbulent 2020. The global pandemic has changed everything as we know it and because of that life has changed. We now all know what social distancing is, we are talking about masks and wearing them more, and even the worry of losing jobs and ...
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How to Plan an Out-of-State Road Trip During COVID-19
Earlier this year, you may have been planning a road trip for you and your family. Whether you planned to go camping or skiing, those plans likely changed due to the current health crisis. While some travel restrictions have eased, it is still not advisable to go out on long trips, particularly in areas considered to be COVID-19 hotspots. However, a road trip can still be beneficial, especially when you want to chase away the blues of the pandemic. Staying inside for several months is also ...
Things People Don’t Tell You About Pregnancy
Having a baby is a huge and life-changing event. You’ll have an extra member of the family and there is a lot to know about parenting. However, people often neglect to talk about the things you should know about pregnancy. There’s an expectation for women to just get on with it and not complain during their time growing a child. But there are a lot of things to know about pregnancy – and unfortunately, some aren’t pleasant. Here are some of them. Risks to the baby Yes, pregnancy has ...
Must Have Masks for Holiday Travel
The holidays are here! We kick off the holiday season with Halloween, then roll into Thanksgiving and wrap it all up with Christmas. While we all know the holidays are going to look a little different this year I have some ideas on how to make them more fun and less scary for the little. Our kids have all been masks since about March or so. I think it's been mandated around most of the country since the middle of summer. I don't know about your kids, but my kid is having mask burnout. She is ...
Should you worry if baby milk is recalled?
Whether you choose to bottle feed your newborn with formula or whether you believe that ‘breast is best’, the milk that you will be feeding to your bouncing bundle of joy is a thick soup of nutrients there to support healthy growth. The only thing you’ll need to worry about is midnight feeds and making sure you have enough of the white stuff available to meet demand! However, every so often in the baby milk industry, there is a recall on a particular brand of baby milk, and you could face ...
Great Time Management Tips For Busy New Moms
We all wish there were more than 24 hours in a day sometimes, and certainly, when you have children it can sometimes seem that time speeds up - there are just so many more chores to pack into one day. It’s tough, but organization, time management skills, and forward planning really are key once you become a mom. Doing things spontaneously and ‘going with the flow’ just don’t really work any more once you have a little one that needs routine, consistency, and a constant supply of clean diapers. ...