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    An Experienced Mama’s Introduction To Starting Your Baby On Solid Food

    Here is an introduction to starting your four-month-old baby on solid food. This blog post was sponsored by Healthy Times. I’ve had the chance to go through this TWICE now. My baby Glorianne started solids about a week after she turned four months.  Oh my goodness she was so ready to eat. I’m not set on any specific feeding philosophy. As with every other aspect of parenting, my style seems to be “somewhere in the middle.” I love the idea behind baby-led weaning – mainly how it promotes independence. But that sure doesn’t mean I won’t be spoon-feeding purees as well. My best advice is to dabble and find what…

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    8 Toys That Grow With Your Toddler

    Don’t fill your home with countless toys that will only be played with a few times. Rather, be efficient and fill your home with few toys that will be played with countless times. Here are eight toys that will grow with your toddler. These toys are perfect for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years old. In the world of toddler toys, these stand out as timeless, educational, grow with your child and provide long-lasting fun.  PS. with Christmas around the corner, these are fantastic gift ideas for your favourite toddler! Lacing Beads  My toddler loves creating long chains of beads. Start with big and colourful beads that are easy…

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    The Best Gifts for Couples this Christmas

    If you’re looking for the best gifts for couples this Christmas, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re buying for two or a husband/wife looking to get something for both of you, these gifts are sure to bring a lot of happiness! Each gift will encourage couples to get to know each other, spend more quality time together, and give them new experiences. Here’s our list of the best gifts for couples this Christmas. This post includes affiliate links. Matching bathrobes Anybody would want to lounge around the house in these luxurious bathrobes during the holidays. This is the ultimate lazy-couple gift and perfect for those cold winter nights…

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    10 Newborn Essentials Because Everything Else is Just a Luxury.

    Here is a list of 10 newborn essentials for you. In a day and age where we tend to seek the most eye-catching, convenient and newest products, it’s easy for the cost to rack up. But I truly believe that having a baby does not have to be expensive.  A piece of advice for you: be open and grateful to receive second-hand items. We were blessed to have inherited many second-hand items. Babies grow SO fast that purchasing new items is not practical most of the time. Don’t worry if the clothes are worn, the crib is scratched or the toys are out of date. DO make sure the stroller…

  • 10 Ways To Relax As Parents After the Kids Are In Bed
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    10 Ways To Relax As Parents After The Kids Are In Bed

    Exhale. Relief, the kids are in bed at long last. What should you do? Your home is your oyster and it’s about time for you get to relax. Here are 10 ways to relax as parents after the kids are in bed. Take a bath together The most perfectly relaxing evening I can think of is to give each other the spa treatment. Get the bath nice and steamy (bath bombs, bubbles, candles, music – the works) Slip in with your spouse and enjoy each other’s company. Then end the night by giving each other massages. It doesn’t get much better than this! Crawl into bed early and cuddle For…