Category Archives: Messages from Mommy & Daddy

You Need a Blanket

Three times since Baby was born in March, we have had unexpected family picnics. The first picnic was in a small patch of grass at a tire store while waiting on a tow truck. The next, in the grass at … Continue reading

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New Use for a Pacifier Clip!

Baby and I go grocery shopping together a lot since he seems to enjoy looking around at things in the store and frankly we need the food.  I cook almost everything from scratch with a few shortcuts here and there … Continue reading

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Baby Food

I started making my own baby food simply because I love to cook!  I had no idea how much money I would end up saving us as well.  I know that baby food seems like a rather inexpensive purchase and … Continue reading

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Parasol

Keeping Baby out of the sun can be tricky when you are at an outdoor wedding or other event where pushing your stroller around isn’t acceptable and no matter how hard you search you just can’t find a baby sun hat to … Continue reading

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Packing for a Road Trip

At first, people thought we were nuts to put our baby (as young as two weeks) into the car for a minimum of 2.5 hours to go and see family that is and was perfectly capable of coming to visit … Continue reading

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Apps for Parents

Since getting my iPod Touch, I have found many useful apps for parents.  Most are free and the ones that aren’t, are well worth the money. Baby Sleep Lite – This app make the noise of a hairdryer.  I know … Continue reading

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iPod Touch

     Before Baby was born my husband and I were discussing whether or not I should upgrade to a smart phone  when my contract ran out.  We really weren’t looking forward to the extra expense since I was going to be staying … Continue reading

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Prop and Shop

Grocery shopping has been a chore since our son arrived in March.  I seriously couldn’t go without help for the first several trips because I never did feel quite safe with propping the car seat up on the front of the cart … Continue reading

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Get Outside

I have always loved being outside when the weather is nice, but WOW I had no idea how much more I would need that time now. Being outside (especially in the sunshine) helps boost my mood! I also know that … Continue reading

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Good Slippers

I was never one to wear slippers around the house; however, since Baby’s arrival I have found myself wearing slippers nearly all day long!  I am sure that part of the reason for this is my body is no longer … Continue reading

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