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What to Put on a Baby Registry: 20 Savvy Tips Every Mama Needs to Know

October 13, 2020July 5, 2020 by Emilia Lewis
A baby registry guide, advice on what to buy and what to skip, how to save money on your baby registry, what I wish I bought, tips on swaddles, cribs, rocking chair, carriers, car seats and diaper bags, what to buy while pregnant, what to wait on until baby is born, where to register for your baby registry #maternity #pregnancy #babyregistry

Making a baby registry was one of my favorite parts of being pregnant right along with decorating the nursery.  In addition to picking out …

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Categories Pregnancy, Family, First Trimester, Second Trimester, Third Trimester

Why I Love Having Kids 2 Years Apart

June 28, 2020June 28, 2020 by Emilia Lewis
When you have your first child the big question becomes when you should have baby number two. If you are trying to decide if you want to try for your baby this year or next year or you want someone to play devil’s advocate for you, here are my reasons that I think a 2 year age gap between children is best. What age gap is best for children? When should you have your second baby? #parenting #motherhood #pregnancy #babies

My husband and I have the exact same spacing in our families. The first two are a 3 year age gap, the third child …

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Categories Reader Favorites, Family

How to Prepare Your Toddler for a New Baby

October 30, 2020June 7, 2020 by Emilia Lewis

It felt like the only advice I got to prepare for baby number two was to get my toddler a gift from baby. Which …

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Categories Toddler, Baby, Family, Parenting Tips, Pregnancy, Third Trimester

40 Tips for 40 Weeks of Pregnancy

November 11, 2020June 5, 2020 by Emilia Lewis
While I tried to use my time wisely while pregnant, I missed out on getting a lot done because I simply didn’t know what to do. Here is the list of tips that will help you get the most out of your pregnancy and be ready for that little bundle of joy. How to get ready for baby. Pregnancy Tips. Maternity Tips. Baby Tips. #pregnancy #baby #pursuetoday

From the registry and nursery to medical appointments and hospital tours, there is so much to do during pregnancy. While I tried to use …

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Categories Pregnancy, Family, First Trimester, Second Trimester, Third Trimester

How We Knew We Were Done Having Kids

June 28, 2020June 5, 2020 by Emilia Lewis
Everyone has a number of kids that works for them and the trick is figuring out what is right number for your family. Here's how we decided that we were done after 2 kids. If you are trying to decide what number is perfect for your family, this article provides some food for thought. Consider these points when deciding if you really want to add another kid to your family. Should I have another kid? How to know if you're done having kids? #parenting #motherhood #pregnancy

Everyone has a number. A number of kids that works for them. The trick is figuring out what is right number for your family. …

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Categories Family

Why Mom Blogs Failed Me on Baby Sleep

July 8, 2020May 30, 2020 by Emilia Lewis
I read a lot of mom blogs while pregnant to prepare for my baby. When it came to posts on sleep, I felt already judged before I even had a baby. I was so focused on making sure she was okay I wouldn’t let her sleep anywhere but in my arms, for fear of being one of those unloving moms. To save you from extra sleep deprivation that you don’t need to go through, here are actual useful tips to work on so your baby learns how to sleep. Baby sleep tips, how to get baby to sleep. #babysleep #postpartum

To prepare for my baby, I read a lot of mom blogs while pregnant. When it came to posts on sleep, I felt like …

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Categories Reader Favorites, Baby, Baby Sleep, Family, Postpartum

The Best Way to Plan Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers

June 29, 2020May 28, 2020 by Emilia Lewis
Planning activities to keep toddlers and preschoolers busy can be exhausting. Here is an approach I use which has dramatically cut down on prep time. It requires no fancy toys. Using a theme based approach and 5 mins of prep work, I have a full day of enrichment that helps children explore the world around them, excites their curiosity and builds their skills. It is a great way to structure your preschool at home or just to add variety to everyday. #preschool #toddler #pursuetoday

I am always surprised by my child’s energy and curiosity. Besides wishing my coffee each morning could give me even half that amount of …

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Categories Toddler, Family, Kid Activities, Parenting Tips

Mom Tips that Make Life Better

July 5, 2020May 19, 2020 by Emilia Lewis
How to increase your family's health and happiness so you all function better as a household. Mom tips and hacks that help everyone sleep better, eat healthier, stay organized with a clean and healthy house. Improve your family life with these healthy living habits. Everything to live healthier, decrease stress and increase productivity. Homemaking tips for the modern mom with kids. Healthy habits to prioritize when managing your household. #homemaking #healthyliving #pursuetoday

In addition to everything I already do as a mom, something I have been focused on is how to improve our family wellness. This …

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Categories Healthy Living, Family, Household Management, Mom Life

11 Relationship Lessons I Have Learned After 11 Years of Marriage

June 28, 2020May 10, 2020 by Emilia Lewis
Relationship are hard, especially long-term relationships. If you want a relationship to last, you need to be able to get through the boring days, the hard days and the sad days because that is how life goes. Everyone has their own feelings, personality, love language and way of communicating. Tips on how to handle in-laws, how to fight fair, five love languages. #relationships #marriage

Even if you know you are perfect for each other and want to be with no one else. Relationships are hard, especially long-term relationships. …

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Categories Family, Marriage

Teaching Your Child a Second Language When You Only Know One

June 11, 2020May 9, 2020 by Emilia Lewis
For parents that speak the second language, they just have to speak it. Lucky them. For those who don’t speak a second language, it is trickier but totally do-able. Here is how I taught my child a second language. How teach your child a second language. How to raise a bilingual child. How to teach your child Spanish if you don't speak it. Teaching your kid a second language. How to learn a second language #bilingual #parenting #motherhood

I have studied language as an adult. I have studied abroad twice. I have learned both Spanish and German. However, I have never learned …

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Categories Toddler, Family, Parenting Tips
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