Things to Do Before Baby Arrives Checklist

things to do before baby arrives

The Pregnancy Diaries…

The third trimester. UGH.  The THIRD trimester.  All of you mamas know what I’m talking about. The trimester that seems to last 3,000 days.  And here I am, smack dab in the middle of it – 36 weeks and counting – which inspired this things to do before baby arrives checklist post!

There’s something about hitting that 36th week that inspires major excitement (and minor panic) – baby is coming – SOON!!!!

Which means there are lots of things to do before baby arrives. Gulp.

2015 OC Fair Ticket Giveaway

It’s here! It’s here! Today is OPENING DAY of the 2015 OC Fair, themed “One Big Party,”celebrating it’s 125th year in Orange County so gear up for an extravaganza of food, rides, entertainment and fun at one of Orange County’s favorite family events. The OC Fair is open Wednesdays through Sundays today through August 16th, 2015.… Continue reading 2015 OC Fair Ticket Giveaway

Seriously Amazon?

[Links in post are Amazon affiliate links] I posted yesterday about the highly publicized Amazon Prime Day which was touted and marketed by Amazon to be “Better Than Black Friday!” I am such an Amazon Prime fan that I felt compelled to do a post yesterday about Amazon Prime Day in the hopes that I… Continue reading Seriously Amazon?

If They Can Do It …

I read a recent article in Boston Magazine on Parenting Spoiled Kids and how to unspoil your child…fast. One psychologist’s answer? Bring back the chores. Can I get an “Amen” sisters?!  It made me think about the chores we have in our house and the topic of getting kids to help out around the house.

getting kids to help out around the house

I took a parenting seminar last year based on the parenting with Love and Logic philosophy and one of the phrases in a video clip that stayed with me was on the topic of chores.  The founder was speaking about what it means to be a part of a family, and how every member should be accountable for pitching in to help in all the household tasks….

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