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August 2, 2022 by: Marla

How I Do Our Family’s Monthly Budget (with free excel template)

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Inside: Learn how I do our family’s monthly budget! Keeping track of household expenses is essential. Get my free printable excel budget template to help keep you on track.  Today I’m going to share my simple budget strategy with you.  I’ll walk you step by step through how I created my monthly excel spreadsheet in Google Sheets, to how I maintain our family’s budget once

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May 3, 2022 by: Marla

How to Make a Quiet Time Bin for a 3 Year Old

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Inside: Has your 3 year old stopped napping? I feel you, mama. Today I’ll show you how to establish a quiet time routine using a quiet time bin. These bins are life-changing. Who’s on the struggle bus with naptime today? Or just trying to get a minute or 10 to yourself? When your toddler refuses to nap, or you’re just unable to complete a simple

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March 24, 2022 by: Marla

7 Ways to Make Being a Stay at Home Mom Easier (and more enjoyable!)

Inside: These are my 7 best tips to make being a stay at home mom easier – because who couldn’t use a few more *easy* days as a SAHM? We’ll cover everything from morning routines to cleaning schedules and all the things in between 🙂 Today we’re going to chat ways to make life easier for moms, specifically stay at home moms (although I believe

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January 31, 2022 by: Marla

How to Make a Toddler Morning Basket (+ Easy Ideas!)

Inside: Transform your morning routine with a toddler morning basket. The best part? You can use items you already have and make your morning easier at the same time! For all the times your toddler has asked for 816.23 things before 7 AM…  TODDLER MORNING BASKET to the rescue. It’s as easy as loading up a basket with 4-5 different things (you already have) that

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January 8, 2019 by: Marla

Hosting a Galentine’s Day Party for Your Mom Friends

How to Throw the Ultimate Galentine's Day Party

Yes, you read the title correctly. No typos here. That’s right, Galentine’s Day Party! It’s an actual thing. I know – first I’m trying to sell you on Pinterest Parties, then it’s Chrismukkuh – but I’m serious, Galentine’s Day is totally a real holiday and a fun reason to celebrate with your best mom friends! So what exactly is Galentine’s Day? While Valentine’s Day is all about doing

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January 3, 2019 by: Marla

5 Easy Ways to be More Organized This Year

5 Easy Ways to Be More Organized in the New Year

Inside: learn how intentional goal setting, living with less, and structured home management systems can help make you more organized in the new year. Do you remember when the KonMari method of organizing was everything? You may recall her book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. While I am most certainly not a disciple of this practice, there was one particular point that stuck out

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December 11, 2018 by: Marla

The Ultimate Guide to Toy Rotation (What, Why, & How to Do It)

the ultimate guide to toy rotation | tips & ideas for your 1 year old's daily routine

Inside: learn the art of toy rotation, exactly how to set one up, and why using this method can save you a ton of stress – not to mention less time spent cleaning! Today I want to share my secret for keeping my house semi-organized and semi-sane with a 3 year old and an 18 month old. This secret is not only simple, it’s also

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Welcome to Because I Said So, Baby, where we are sharing practical solutions for everyday momlife. Where you can find everything from simple baby-led weaning recipes to practical toddler parenting tips. So put those kids down for a nap, grab some coffee, and stay awhile!
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Genius Back-to-School Organization Tips for Moms

Inside: These back-to-school organization tips will help take some of the anxiety out of back-to-school season. Learn our best hacks for getting organized for a (relatively) stress-free start to the … [Read More...]

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Easy Lunchbox Ideas for 1 Year Olds (Preschool, Daycare, or At Home)

Inside: These easy lunchbox ideas for 1 year olds are perfect for preschool, daycare, or serving lunch at home. Quick and healthy ideas toddlers will love. Today I’m going to share my … [Read More...]

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