Nanny to Mommy

Summer is here! Don't let your kiddos suffer from summer slide. Summer reading is critical, not only for helping kids maintain learning while school is out, but also for fostering social-emotional development, discovering the joy of stories, and elevating the importance of lifelong learning. Educators and parents agree summer reading matters. Below are some great selections plus you could win some copies of your own!

Moving soon? SO many people are! If you are one of those people, I bet you are getting so excited, but if you have kids, you might be getting nervous. What are you supposed to do with them while you pack? How will they take the move (especially if it is to a new town), and how can you make it as stress-free as possible? Don’t worry - I am here to answer your questions! When we moved, I was really worried about how things would go, but with a few tricks and tips, I survived, and I know you will too. Here are a few ways to make your move with kids easier:

When it comes to taking your children on vacation, you want to make certain that they not only have a nice time but that they also get as much knowledge as possible about the world that they live in. Getting out of their homes and seeing the current world with their own eyes is something that should never be taken for granted in this day and age of ever-increasing reliance on technological advancements.

Having said that, traveling with children, particularly younger children like infants and toddlers, may be challenging, but not impossible. When going on vacation or traveling for business, there are certainly more things to pack and more people to worry about, but different does not necessarily have to equal worse or even more stressful. In fact, traveling with children may be an experience that is fantastic and satisfying for all parties involved, and can be one of the best things to do this summer. Here we look at some tips to help you.

I absolutely hate food waste. I have invested in multiple freezers and am a big fan of freezing any leftovers that I know we won't get to. I even have shared other zero waste recipes like our homemade cake pops and fruit bar popsicles. Today, I'm giving breakfast for dinner a shot with this air fryer French toast.

So, what is zero waste cooking? Zero-waste cooking means to have no waste left behind while cooking a meal. This includes parts of the ingredients you're using and packaging from the ingredients. When practicing zero-waste cooking, you will use every single part of vegetables, fruits, meat, and whatever else may be required for your dish.

I believe not only is this a great way to live more sustainably to help our environment, but also saves you money. So why do I consider this recipe zero waste? We froze the end parts of the loaves of bread. We also froze the uneven amounts of leftover hotdog and hamburger buns because the manufacturers got together got together and sold them in the right amount. But c'est la vie. This recipe for Air Fryer French Toast is super easy and was a definite crowd pleaser plus it made dinner super quick, but also a comfort food, hearty breakfast as well.

Are you worried about the level of stress that you are feeling on a daily basis as a new parent? If so, then it’s important to make sure that you do take the right steps to relax a little more and maintain control of your mental health. Here are some of the options we recommend.

First, you do need to make sure that you are getting outside when you’re a new parent. This is good for you and it’s also good for your baby. It will ensure that they are getting some much-needed fresh air as well as vitamin D. The easiest way to do this is by making sure you do invest in the right baby stroller. A stroller for your baby will make it a breeze to get them out in the open. You can take them for walks around the park or into town. You’re always going to feel a little better once you realize that you don’t have to be stuck inside all day.