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October 28, 2021 by: Marla

Best Open-Ended Toys for Toddlers (2023 Gift Guide)

best open-ended toys for toddlers | holiday gift guide

Inside: Get our recommendations for the best open-ended toys for toddlers. These toys are meant to grow with your child and encourage creative, independent play! No more “one and done” with these ideas. “I’m bored.”  “Mommy, play with me.” “There’s nothing to do.” How many times have you heard these phrases whined in your general direction while a playroom stocked with toys sat right behind

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November 18, 2020 by: Marla

Holiday Resources for Moms of Toddlers & Preschoolers

Inside: These are my favorite holiday resources for making it through the holiday season with little ones. We’ve got turkeys to cook, presents to wrap, and 2684 other things on our to-do list this holiday season PLUS toddlers and little kids to care for. We just wear so many hats as moms, right? This holiday season I want to help make things a little easier

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June 4, 2018 by: Marla

Unique Father’s Day Gift Ideas for the Super Dad in Your Life

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These unique Father’s Day gift ideas will make a lasting impression on the Super Dad in your life. Choosing a personalized gift makes Father’s Day feel extra special! Growing up in the 90s, Father’s Day was all about giving dad a new tie, coffee mug, or power tools, right? While there’s still nothing wrong with those gifts, these days I’m all about more personalized, homemade gifts.

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March 19, 2018 by: Marla

Easter Basket Gift Ideas for Toddlers

Easter Basket Gift Ideas for Toddlers

These Easter Basket Gift Ideas are perfect for the little hoppy bunny in your life. Make it a memorable spring season for your toddler with a few simple (non-candy) gifts! Those stickers, I know, right? We’ll get to those soon. Today I’m sharing some super cute ideas for your toddler’s Easter Basket. All of these gifts can be ordered online, which, when you have a

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April 27, 2017 by: Marla

How to Prepare a Toddler for a New Baby

How to Prepare Your Toddler for Baby # 2

Inside: Discover the best tips on how to prepare a toddler for a new baby. Before baby # 2 arrives, you will want your first child to feel ready to welcome their sibling. These simple tips can help make the process much easier! Things have been so busy around here lately (blog & home) that I haven’t been able to share some exciting news. I’m pregnant!

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September 12, 2016 by: Marla

Pumpkin Spice Latte Sugar Scrub

This easy DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte Sugar Scrub is the perfect homemade gift for fall! My name is Marla and I have a pumpkin problem. Okay more like a pumpkin spice problem. I’ll admit it, I’m as “basic” as it gets when it comes to fall. Just give me #allthethings pumpkin spice and nobody gets hurt. True story: last year my husband actually had to

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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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My Nightly Reset Routine as a Stay at Home Mom 

Inside: Learn simple strategies you can implement at night for a smoother morning. Having a nightly reset routine is a game-changer for moms! That moment when you wake up to a sink full of … [Read More...]

Toddler Meals

Make-Ahead Breakfasts for Busy School Mornings 

Inside: These make-ahead breakfasts are perfect for busy school mornings. These freezer-friendly ideas are some of my kids’ all-time weekday favorites! Back-to-school season is here and we are … [Read More...]

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