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February 5, 2024 by: Marla

Healthy On the Go Toddler Snacks (Snack Boxes)

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Inside: Favorite healthy on-the-go toddler snacks, plus how to pack a snack box, and my favorite snack boxes on Amazon! Whether you need snack ideas for daycare, preschool or just while you’re out and about with your toddler throughout the week, I’ve got some simple ideas for you! Let’s chat healthy snacks for toddlers and preschoolers… Why a snack box? Whenever I head out, I

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October 6, 2023 by: Marla

Morning Busy Boxes for Toddlers

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Inside: Let’s make morning busy boxes for a toddler! This game-changing idea will have them actually engaged and playing with their toys.  Mornings are undoubtedly a tricky time with a toddler.  You have a tiny human who has immediate needs, plus your own needs, and maybe a baby or older siblings as well? Suddenly you need to be making breakfast, holding them, reading 97 books,

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December 26, 2022 by: Marla

How to Make Life Easier with a Baby & Toddler 

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Inside: These life-changing tips will help you learn to manage your baby and toddler as a stay-at-home mom. Feeling overwhelmed? We’re about to turn things around, mama!  My phone buzzed at 5:45 AM with a text that read: “I knew having a baby and toddler would be hard, but I didn’t know it would be impossible!!”  In that moment, my heart felt heavy for my

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July 12, 2022 by: Marla

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

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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 secret lunch-packing strategy with you.  This strategy will change your life when it comes to packing lunches for your toddler.  But first. Do you ever get overwhelmed scrolling through Pinterest, sifting through hundreds

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June 21, 2022 by: Marla

1 Year Old Sleep Schedule & Routine with 1 Nap

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Inside: This 1 year old sleep schedule is perfect for a young toddler who has transitioned to 1 nap. Learn how to establish a daily routine for your 1 year old on 1 nap.  Has your 1 year old dropped a nap? While this transition usually happens between 15-18 months, it can happen sooner, even right after turning 1!  In my experience raising my 3

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May 30, 2022 by: Marla

Freezer-Friendly Finger Food Recipes for Babies (9-12 months)

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Inside: These finger food recipes are perfect for babies 9-12 months. Each recipe can be made in advance and is freezer-friendly.  Hey mama, you’re absolutely going to LOVE the roundup I have for you today.  Each of these finger food recipes are: And, most of the recipes only require 4 simple ingredients.  Yes, you read that right. 4 ingredients.  Feeding a 9-12 Month Old Baby

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April 17, 2022 by: Marla

1 Year Old Meal Ideas & Feeding Schedule

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Inside: This 1 year old feeding schedule will make feeding your baby so much simpler. Get a sample menu, 1 year old meal ideas, plus answers to your most common questions on feeding a 12 month old. Hey mama! Are you feeling overwhelmed with the seemingly never-ending task of feeding your little one? Not to worry – today I’m going to teach you about the

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My Daily Winter Break Routine with 3 Kids 

Inside: Ready for the kids to be home for 2 weeks? Instead of wondering “how do I keep my kids busy over Winter Break?” I’ll show you how to create a predictable (but festive!) daily winter break … [Read More...]

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What I Fed My Family This Week (Kid-Friendly Meal Ideas)

Inside: easy, healthy, kid-friendly meal ideas from my family of 5 AKA what I fed my kids this week. If you’re in need of ideas for quick breakfasts, healthy snacks to lunches & weeknight dinners … [Read More...]

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