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Lego Organization~Back By Popular Demand

September 25, 2021 • Home Organizing Tips, Kids, Uncategorized

Legos are one of the best toys out there.  They allow kids to be creative, play independently, and they are a toy that can span many age groups.  However, they are also one of the biggest organizational challenges that parents face.  Here are a few organizing tools and methods for those Legos! First of all Lego has tried to tap into the organizing of their own toys.  They ...

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7 Steps for A Successful School Year

September 7, 2021 • Kids

7 Steps For A Successful School Year

Are you ready for a new school year?  Once upon a time the school year was just that, school.  Now, kids have sports, activities, lessons, academics and personal hobbies.  Managing all of this is a daily feat.  I wanted to give you some tips to make sure the school year is as successful as possible and that your kids develop an understanding and skill set for managing their ...

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8 Things to Do Before Bed (That You’ll Thank Yourself For Tomorrow)

November 1, 2018 • Home Organizing Tips, Kids

Despite being tired and ready to hit the pillow, there are some very meaningful things you can do at night that will make your morning (and all of tomorrow) go more smoothly tomorrow.    I promise you will thank yourself.  If everyone in the family gets involved and you ALL prepare the day ahead, think of the amazing things that will happen! 1.  Start a load of laundry.  Most families have to ...

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Fall Faves

September 2, 2017 • Kids, Reviews

Fall Faves

Well, it's here.  Fall. It's hard to believe.  It sure snuck up on me.  BUT, it's my favorite season.  I always think of that line in You've Got Mail.....where Tom Hanks references a bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils.  Honestly, I'd love getting that gift.  Anyway, here's what I'm crushing on right now. Please note I received samples of some of these products to facilitate these reviews.  My ...

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One Year Wonders

August 27, 2017 • Kids, Reviews

I can't believe my little is almost a year old.  I also can't believe the amount of STUFF we've gone through already.  There is SO.  MUCH.  STUFF.  We have donated and handed me down so many bags and boxes and I still feel like there's so much.  I will say, I thought I had a good handle on what I would use and love, but as he grew older, even our tried and true favorites changed.  So what are we ...

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Making (And Saving) Baby’s Memories

April 21, 2017 • Kids

I've been working with parents for a long time on how to store, sort, keep, and memorialize their baby's clothing.  While the outfits are tiny, their meaning is anything but.  Now that I have my own little one, I understand all too well how difficult it can be to get rid of clothing, even though you know it won't be used again.  I've been doing really well at donating and passing along MOST of ...

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SARAH BALDWIN’S TOP TIPS FOR KEEPING KIDS ACTIVE, ENGAGED, AND SCREEN-FREE DURING LONG WINTER MONTHS

January 7, 2017 • Kids

Keeping Kids Active In Winter

While the holidays and all the fun and distractions that they bring are behind us for another year, in many parts of the country, long winter months still loom ahead with bitterly cold days when kids are home from school, unable to play outside, and under parents’ feet. On such days, it can be difficult to keep their children away from the TV or off their devices, leading them to be ...

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What Parents Value Most

November 22, 2016 • Kids, Reviews

You all know by now that I'm a new parent.  While I wouldn't by any means call myself experienced, I am learning the ropes, a little bit more every single day.  When you're at home washing bottles, feeding baby, and changing diapers, it's easy to forgot that there are other parents, just like you out there, fighting the same battles every single day.   “This review was made ...

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First Weeks Survival Kit

October 26, 2016 • Kids

Everyone knows the first few weeks home with a newborn are a challenge.  There are a lot of things to learn, and a lot of things to do.  I've found myself reaching for the same few products over and over again these first few weeks.  Some are ones I anticipated needing and wanting and others were a complete surprise.  I wanted to share with you what I'm calling my "lifesavers". Please note I ...

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The Mom Guides You Need To Read

October 23, 2016 • Kids, Money Saving/Budget/Coupons/Sales

MinimalistMom

I'm here to tell you, being a mother is no easy job.  It's the hardest job you'll ever have.  At the same time, it's the most fun and rewarding.  As I've made the transition from work from home entrepreneur to work from home mother, there are a few guidebooks I've read that have allowed me to make the transition as smooth as possible.  Every day isn't easy, and there are some days where I want to ...

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