Nanny to Mommy

It is every parent’s wish to give their child the best life possible, starting from day one. Thus, as early as during pregnancy, it’s essential for expecting moms to take care of themselves. Pregnancy is such a delicate phase in motherhood, and some complications may come along the way. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent them.

Below are some must-remember tips to stop common pregnancy complications from happening.

When you think of cooking with your children, you might think of all the mess involved and the time spent preparing and then cleaning up. Of course, It is much easier to get the cooking done yourself, but you will miss out on a fabulous bonding and learning experience with your children. Not only will you be passing on a valuable skill to your children- teaching them how to nourish themselves and other people, but you will also be creating memories in the kitchen that they will probably never forget.

Unfortunately, cooking from scratch is a tradition that has been somewhat forgotten in our fast-food culture. The ability to cook fresh ingredients and create dishes from scratch is a skill that our grandparents would have had, but increasingly is disappearing from society. IT is important to maintain our food culture, and to be able to be self-sufficient in the kitchen.

My son is in kindergarten this year and the 100th day of school is coming up. He was assigned a project to complete a shirt with 100 items on it. When my daughter was in kindergarten, they asked all the littles to dress as a 100-year-old. It was too cute. I like the idea of the shirt a little better from an educational aspect because it got my son to count in groups of ten. This helped him with his counting and with his small motor skills. Since I had a search party on Pinterest trying to find ideas of what to do for our "100th Day of School" Shirt, I thought I would share some of my favorites here and you can also check out our creation too!

These ideas are super easy and very affordable. I bought my shirt for a little over $2 at Michael's Craft Store. I will try and link any related items that are inexpensive from Amazon. I remember taking 100 pennies and pasting them to a piece of cardboard sitting in my grandmother's kitchen with my cousins. We lived with my grandmother for a little while when my mom went back to school after my parent's divorced when I was five. I remember it feeling like it was taking SO LONG to count to 100. That's why I suggest the 10 by 10 method. I also only included easy and inexpensive DIY ideas because the idea was to be a project that a preschooler or Kindergartener can handle, but you could use Patches4Less as well. If you are looking for something that is great for groups, can be outsourced and is affordable and customizable check out these custom chenille patches by UltraPatches. If it wasn't a project, then there are tons of handmade shirts made with Cricuts online too.

If you also want to complete these fun custom tee shirts ideas, then try bulk custom T-shirts, not only can you customize the material needed for the event for easy modification, but you can also print the school's logo and let the students design their own designs on the shirts, and you can also wear the designed creative shirts on your body, and the kids will surely feel proud of them. It can inspire creativity and interest in do-it-yourself design.

Do you and your family love one vacation destination in particular? Then maybe it’s time to look for holiday homes for sale east Yorkshire (or wherever else you are wanting to visit). Using it as your holiday home, you’ll be able to reap the benefits that come with having a property in a busy tourist area.

A place that you’re familiar with the community, nearby amenities and more, you won’t have to worry about bringing all of the usual travel essentials with you as you’ll have everything ready for your stay within the property. But before you take the leap, there are certain things that you should consider.

To help make the process a little easier, here are some pros and cons that you can use to make your final decision:

I received complimentary products to provide this post. All opinions are my own.

Maybe New Years resolutions are still in full effect at your house, but in our house we are already getting ready for Valentine's Day. From all the hearts décor to valentine boxes to homemade school handouts, we have been in high gear thinking of simple ways we can show each other love and kindness. One of my favorite ways to surprise to people I love in my life is with friends flowers through Teleflora.

I have been working with Teleflora since Christmas 2018 and I have loved every bouquet that I have received thus far. Teleflora has some beautiful options that they are offering for the Valentine 2020 season whether you want to surprise your significant other or a Galentine in your life. I have received bouquets for Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Mother's Day.

Being a stay-at-home mom, I like to learn anything I can about how to help my children further their education. Education is the most important thing to me and I am always looking for ways to help my children. I have recently found that podcasts are a great way to get information on topics you enjoy. I started listening to podcasts only last year. From self-help to comedy and more, there are so many options available. If you are like me and looking to help your children succeed whether through homeschool or with furthering their education from at-home help, then I have found an excellent resource for you to enjoy.
This post is sponsored by College Prep Science. Copyright 2020 by Greg Landry.

Former college professor, homeschool dad, and homeschool science pioneer, Greg Landry, has a new podcast specifically for homeschool moms – the Homeschool Mom’s Science Podcast. The purpose of this podcast to encourage, entertain, and equip homeschool moms to teach science (6th - 12th grade) and to make it interesting and enjoyable for students (and mom).

You’ll enjoy a familiar voice with science, stories, and humor every week – a new homeschool mom’s podcast available every Tuesday morning.

There is no day quite as big as your wedding day. It is the most precious day of your life; something you will cherish and hold dear forever. And, every bride wants to look absolutely fabulous on their wedding day, don’t they? One area you need to give a lot of attention to is the diamond jewelry you choose to wear on your big day. After all, all eyes are going to be on you and you want your diamonds to sparkle and glisten.

My husband makes this for so many events and we get asked all the time for the recipe so I thought I would share it here so I could give a quick link to people. He looked up a recipe years ago to use up some ripe avocados, but he has changed it to perfection. We get complimented everywhere we go and since we have starting to eat healthy, it is our go to dish to bring so we know we will have something to eat wherever we go. Compliment it with a veggie tray and boom! Satisfying, delicious, and good for you party food too.

I had to learn “how to be a stay at home mom”. It is a life that relies on consistency and schedule whether you like that life or not. That was the only way I found I could get anything done. It is also a job that requires you to think on your feet and go with the flow, regardless of what “has to get done” that day. And it can be a job that is mentally draining. Here are some of my tips on how to make stay at home mom life more productive.

Are you thinking about making some changes and improvements to your family home? Here are some of the possibilities that we suggest.

The festivities of Christmas 2019 may have just finished, however it is important to remember that looking already at Christmas 2020 could be a very profitable and sensible thing to do. If you have children, it can be very important to get ahead of the game and look at good sales and look at lots of other things that can be purchased in advance that can really cause a problem to your wallet. Undoubtedly Christmas is expensive. The average person spends around $650 per Christmas, which for some people is a monthly wage or half of their monthly wage. Having extra disposable money is not a privilege everyone has and so shopping thriftily, looking at sales, working out a plan for the coming year and getting ahead of the game can really be a game changer and take the pressure of the coming Christmas. If you have a lot of people to buy for, the pennies can easily add up; however, Christmas is not just the price of gifts and Christmas cards. It is also a multitude of other things, from Christmas clothes, Christmas decorations, Christmas tree, food and so much more. Although it is a time for giving and celebrating, the statistics for people getting into debt around Christmas time are shocking and racking up bills on your credit cards that you can’t afford to repay, will do nothing for your credit rating and your financial status.

I’ve partnered with Green Giant, Optimum Nutrition, vitafusion, and L’il Critters as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

2018 was not my year, but I hunkered down and killed it in 2019. I didn't need a resolution, I just saw that I needed to change things and I did it. But resolutions can be a great way to make goals for the new year. One of the things that I focused on as my goal (not a resolution per say) in 2019 was my family's health. After losing 60 pounds, I have found simple ways to make the necessary lifestyle changes to jump start those healthier goals and continue on a path to better health in the New Year!

Everybody knows that good oral hygiene is important because it prevents tooth decay and stops you from having bad breath, but those are only a few of the many reasons why it’s so vital. People don’t often realize how much of an impact their dental health has on their overall health and wellbeing, so they do not give it as much attention as they should do. Poor oral hygiene can lead to a whole range of different health issues and if you are not careful, you may cause irreversible damage to your body. These are just some of the reasons why dental health is so important.

Regular dental check-ups and cleanings, along with proper at-home oral care, play a crucial role in maintaining optimal dental health. Seeking professional dental care from trusted clinics like Lux Dental Clinic can provide comprehensive treatments and preventive care, ensuring your dental health is in good hands.

With new year starting, you may be focused on saving money or making more eco-friendly choices. So I thought I would revamp this post for the New Year. Stay tuned for a great giveaway from Zoku too.

The thing that I have noticed about my endeavors to save more money is that it can also help the environment in many ways. Since I have started my blog, I have learned about so many ways to help our environment. And so I have compiled a list of 10 unconventional ways my family saves money while helping the environment in the process.