Mothering Tidbits to Bring Ease and Joy
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A huge disclaimer here is that I am not an expert in potty training. But I am a mom who has recently lived through it (let’s be honest, currently living) and hope that the sharing of my experience may help other mothers through the process. Not necessarily just with logistical tips that may have worked for my family, but to provide camaraderie and encouragement to know that the process is hard and that no one is alone!
Obviously staying in the house forever is not an option while potty training and the right products make it very feasible (and dare I say it, almost easy) to use the potty on the go. Hands down my favorite product is the OXO’s Tot 2 in 1 Potty Travel Potty. This thing just just awesome. It’s small enough to be stored in a backpack and there is an option to place disposable bags into it when needed! Check out even more awesome items in this post!
Potty training has been energy consuming for all humans involved (this is a tad dramatic, but truly, potty training has been no joke). Having items available that are simple to use and the right fit for everyone eases the stress of the whole process. After doing lots (and lots) of research of what is on the market, here are my favorite items that are great quality and have made the experience “go” more smoothly.
We have started into our potty training journey, and oof, what a journey it’s been. I’ve been preoccupied by it, hence the lull in my posts, but more to come soon, including favorite products and our experience. A fear I had after researching and talking more
“Oh Mon Dieu”, a common French phrase meaning Oh My God, is a frequently used saying in our family. Once it was discovered that a rhyme could be created, Oh Mon Dieu, Poppy’s Two, a French and Paris themed birthday party was born.
I’m a sucker for an adorable themed birthday party and I’m so excited to share the details. Despite the fact her birthdays have been during the pandemic in a winter month, we’ve made the most of it and really enjoyed the intimate parties.
It is officially winter in Pittsburgh. When the weather is this cold, the house just feels colder for some reason, regardless of what the thermostat says. This time last year Poppy had been walking for a few weeks and having warm clothing that was grippy to aid with getting around, both crawling and walking, was so important. Poppy is not the largest of children and I was shocked at how hard it was to find reasonably priced footed pajamas that had 2-way zippers (a total must in my opinion) and non-slip grippers on the feet in sizes under 12 months. Non-slip gripper coating can be added to any item you desire. It only takes a small bit of time and minimal creative effort necessary.
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With all the sales this weekend, it’s the time to shop! The holidays always bring so much excitement but can also bring challenges on managing what and how many gifts are purchased that need to be fit into a home (and are truly necessary without creating too much excess – this is a huge goal of ours if you can’t tell!). Here is a list of gifts that are great for little ones around 1 year of age.