Babies

This is how to apply Gentian Violet to a Baby Who Has Thrush without making a mess. Thrush is a white film on the mouth that grows when bacteria are left to thrive. It is very common for babies and breastfeeding moms. To tell if it’s thrush see a doctor and/or try to scrape it …

Kauai Family Vacation Tips with Young Children and Babies We just got back from Kauai and had a great vacation with our family! We are a family of 6: one baby, one toddler, and two young kids. Here are some tips on what to do and how to vacation with young children and babies in …

Children learn their colors between 20 months-3 1/2 years of age. Doing some of the following 37 activities will help facilitate their learning. Playing with colored blocks. Color with crayons, colored pencils, etc. Go on a treasure hunt! Using paper lunch bags with colors on the front go to collect colored toys together. Tutorial on …

I feel like there are endless things to do with my children in the summer. We mainly hang out in the backyard, at parks, in the mountains, at free splash pads, at the lake, etc. This winter, with two under 4, I’ve been trying to keep them busy, entertained, their wiggles out, etc., all without …

I’ve always wanted to raise children who love to read. I believe that reading and continuing our education are very important habits to develop and cultivate in life. Capabilities, knowledge, and skills are empowering—especially in this day and age. In our book, Living a Rich Life as a Stay-at-Home Mom: How to Build a Secure …

Having a baby is both difficult and rewarding:  recovering from labor can be extremely difficult; adjusting to a newborn’s schedule seems nearly impossible; and I’m the first to admit that cleaning up from blow outs and constantly trimming microscopic fingernails isn’t the funnest. However, experiencing the joy of a baby sure outweighs the negative aspects. After having my …

In Part 1  (Click here to read) I mentioned that I was able to save $10,516.37 on my baby’s first year. Let me clarify. That number was from my list of things that I bought for our first baby. I took what I paid and subtracted it from what I would have paid by just ordering …