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May 31, 2024 by: Marla

What to Include in a Toddler Morning Basket 

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Inside: My go-to supplies for putting together toddler morning baskets. I’m sharing my favorite supplies from Amazon + what you can use around your house! This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here. Morning Baskets have become one of my absolute favorite mom hacks to share with you. When used as part of a predictable morning routine, it can

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May 14, 2024 by: Marla

What to Feed Kids This Summer (Summer Meal Ideas)

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Inside: Today I’m sharing what to feed kids in summer at home for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks – without driving yourself crazy and feeling like the kitchen is open 24/7! Easy summer meal ideas coming up! This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here. If your kids will be home this summer I bet you’re already slightly stressed,

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April 11, 2024 by: Marla

My Daily Summer Routine with 3 Kids 

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Inside: Ready for the kids to be home for summer? Instead of wondering “how do I entertain my kids all summer?” I’ll show you how to create a predictable (but fun!) daily summer routine for kids (toddler through school-aged). This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here. Routines AND summer?  I know it sounds crazy but if you’re here

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October 6, 2023 by: Marla

Morning Busy Boxes for Toddlers

daily busy boxes for toddlers

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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August 24, 2023 by: Marla

4 Year Old Homeschool Schedule & Routine 

4 year old homeschool and routine

Inside: If you’re looking to homeschool your 4 year old this year, you’re in the right place! Today we’re going to walk step-by-step through a simple, doable 4 year old homeschool schedule and routine. I feel like I say this about every age, but 4 years old really is a magical age.  4 year olds are able to do more than they could at 3.

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August 10, 2023 by: Marla

My Nightly Reset Routine as a Stay at Home Mom 

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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 dishes, a toddler at your heels asking to be fed, a mountain of laundry on the couch, and papers from school piling up on the counters… I should add, is the

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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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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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