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  • EducationParenting TipsToddlers

    No Plans to Stop Using Sign Language

    by Ivy B July 10, 2013
    July 10, 2013

    As you probably have seen (if you’ve been following for any period of time), I’ve been teaching my daughter to sign since she was about 5 months old – she …

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    Toddler Crankies!

    by Ivy B July 8, 2013
    July 8, 2013

    Yesterday was one of the worst days we’ve seen in a while with baby girl.  She’s not the easiest child to make happy (unless she gets everything she wants when …

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    It’s too hot to play… or is it?

    by Ivy B July 6, 2013
    July 6, 2013

    In Florida, that’s exactly how I feel about playing outside.  But, when I think back to when I was a kid, did I let that stop me from playing outside …

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    Step2 WaterWheel Activity Play Table – Review

    by Ivy B July 2, 2013
    July 2, 2013

    Hubby recently splurged and bought baby girl a water table after realizing how much fun she has with other kid’s water tables.I would typically tell you that buying used toys …

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    Cleaning battery corrosion

    by Ivy B June 13, 2013
    June 13, 2013

    Recently, we purchased a used toy kitchen for our daughter.  Amidst the move (yes, I’ve neglected the blog during a move that I’m still unpacking and wading through) we happened …

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    A sippy cup worth trying

    by Ivy B May 1, 2013
    May 1, 2013

    It took us forever to find a sippy cup that my daughter would use – in the end, we had to take away the bottles before she was weaned.Once we …

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    Homeschooling vs. traditional school?

    by Ivy B April 23, 2013
    April 23, 2013

    We’re reaching a point in our lives where we’re trying to find a house to settle into.  Whew … I still look at my life and sometimes believe I’m just …

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    Quick update on the little’s speaking!

    by Ivy B March 25, 2013
    March 25, 2013

    Hubby and I have been working hard on getting our 18 month old to talk!  She throws out a mama and dada here and there, a few uhoh, and everything …

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    First attempt at Pre-K with an 18 month old!

    by Ivy B March 4, 2013
    March 4, 2013

    Okay, I’m a bit of a “follow plans and structure” type and I think this preschool stuff may drive me a little crazy at times, but I’m sure my daughter …

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    Book Review – “My First Counting Book”

    by Ivy B February 1, 2013
    February 1, 2013

    Supposedly, one of my favorite books to have read to me as a tot was “My First Counting Book”.  When I found out I was pregnant, I began making a …

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    “Snuggle Puppy” – Review

    by Ivy B December 27, 2012
    December 27, 2012

    Snuggle Puppy (Boynton on Board) (text only) 1st (First) edition by S. Boynton We read this cute little book today after receiving for Christmas and I’m so in love!  I’m …

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    Newman’s Own Organics – Review and Giveaway

    by Ivy B October 5, 2012
    October 5, 2012

    I love food and I certainly love when I can find organic products to replace non-organic counterparts!  I’m so excited to have the opportunity to review a selection of Newman’s …

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    Baby Book Review -“Counting Kisses” by Karen Katz

    by Ivy B October 2, 2012
    October 2, 2012

    Reading books is one of Shelby’s favorite things – often if she’s gone off and gotten quiet, I know to look for her in her room amongst the pile of …

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  • ToddlersFood

    Sprout Organic Toddler Meals Review

    by Ivy B September 17, 2012
    September 17, 2012

    I typically like to try to feed S whatever we’re having at dinner, but sometimes we make poor decisions for dinner, so I like to have toddler meals on hand.  …

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    Boogie Wipes Review and Giveaway (Ended)

    by Ivy B August 17, 2012
    August 17, 2012

    I’ve been given the opportunity to review Boogie Wipes, and quite fittingly, for sure, since our little S has been known to get some seriously stubborn boogies that have required …

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Hi, I'm Ivy!

You can expect to find parenting, marriage, travel, and review posts.

I'm a wife and stay at home mom to 2 amazing (high-need) kids. I spend my days trying to figure out how to do this parenting thing and still get everything done. But, I'm more than just a mom.  I'm here to share my secrets for women who are looking for ways to give time to themselves, their husbands, and their kids.  Click here to learn more about SAHM, plus...

Author of How to Conquer Your Family's Schedule: A Stay at Home Mom's Guide to (Almost) Getting it All Done

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