Here's what you need to know or have forgotten from last year We have been participating in my daughter's Trunk or Treat day at school since we moved to the area. We have come a LONG way. The first year, I couldn't take the day off since I had taken off time to take the … Continue reading Daycare/School Trunk or Treat Tips
Alexa and Grandparents: What I’ve Learned
Setting up an Echo Show seems like a great idea for grandparents, but you need to know a few things like needing a cell phone and landline for all of the advertised features.
Favorite Robot Vacuum: Neato is Neat-o
One of the first things I did when my husband and I first moved in together was to buy a robot vacuum. He loves everything spotless, and with two black cats and someone with long hair, his idea of clean was difficult...
Air Travel Tips With Infant – Part Two
So you got to the airport...
Always tell TSA if you are traveling by yourself. 9 times out of 10, an agent will help you fold down your stroller or take it through. The first time I traveled by myself with C they were angels and I about cried because they were so nice. Have your milk frozen so they don't have to test it. Even if you do have liquid milk/formula, they will do a quick test. The test was usually faster than getting the stroller checked.
Air Travel Tips With an Infant
A neighbor flew for the first time with her young kids, and it made me realize just how unique it is that our daughter has been flying almost since birth. Our first trip from Seattle to the Midwest was when she was three weeks old for my brother's wedding. I flew home often during my maternity leave for other events, and now it is even easier with a direct flight from Charlotte. Here are a few of my favorite tips of traveling with an infant.
Three bags full
This was not my planned post for today, but I received an email this morning about this and had to share. Lo & Sons is having a warehouse sale and you all have to check it out. Throw your hands in the air like. you. just. don't. care. People! Get excited about this. I am, … Continue reading Three bags full
Puzzles is a place where everyone feels at home
Before I was a parent, I never knew what to do for baby showers or kids birthdays. I still have a hard time figuring out older kids--but I have witnessed what works for babes and toddlers. One brand stands out for us is Melissa & Doug. If you have a toddler coming over, a M&D toy is a sure fire hit. Here are a few of our favorites from the brand.
Quote of the day
People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of. Paulo Coelho
One more cup of coffee for the road
You knew this was coming, right? A blog with caffeine in the title is going to have a post on coffee makers. I am not picky about how my coffee is made... I don't own a french press or one of those fancy drip coffee makers. I wouldn't mind someone else making that coffee, especially if they are sharing! But I just don't have the time.
Quote of the day
"What is a legacy? It's planting seeds in a garden you'll never see." - Alexander Hamilton in "Hamilton" by Lin-Manuel Miranda* *You will find many Hamilton references on this website. I am a huge fan, what can I say. Happy 4th, y'all.