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Jun 20, 2019
1 min

Favorite Snack: Apple Chips

Bare Baked Crunchy Apple Chips are an alternative snack that we all love instead of potato chips and crackers. These are hard to keep in the house, both my four year old and nineteen month old request these. Fortunately, they like to share with me. We like the Cinnamon and Fuji & Reds baked chips. This snack keeps it simple with only two ingredients: apples, cinnamon. If you're looking for a new yummy snack for the family, we recommend these. #apple #chips #chip #applech

Favorite Snack: Almond Clusters with Cashews, Pumpkin Seeds, and Sunflower Seeds

Caitlin Hanson

Jun 6, 2019
1 min

Favorite Snack: Almond Clusters with Cashews, Pumpkin Seeds, and Sunflower Seeds

Creative Snacks' Almond Clusters with Cashews, Pumpkin Seeds, and Sunflower Seeds are a snack my family and I love. These little bites are a favorite of my four year old and nineteen month old, and they don't survive long after we return from the grocery store. Here are the ingredients: almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sugar, water, brown rice syrup, and sea salt. So, if you are looking a for a yummy snack for your family, give these a try. Let me know wh

New Mommas, You Are Doing Great! Postpartum Life is Hard

Caitlin Hanson

May 17, 2019
3 min

New Mommas, You Are Doing Great! Postpartum Life is Hard

I want to say to anyone who is a new mom or new dad that your are doing a great job. Most new parents have a really tough time adjusting to the newest member of the family. Becoming a new parent is the hard part. Our culture, our families, our friends seem to not want to share this information with expecting parents. No one describes the magnitude of how difficult being a new parent is. My doctor and nurses never mentioned or discussed the difficulty of the days after ba

Fiver Party: My New Favorite Kind of Party

Caitlin Hanson

Mar 6, 2019
2 min

Fiver Party: My New Favorite Kind of Party

This idea for birthdays is my new favorite. Let me back up a little and explain. Kids have brought an enormous amount of stuff into our home. This all started with baby showers before they were born, and then continued with every Christmas, birthday, and holiday in between. My oldest soon turns four, and with this knowledge comes the dread of the onslaught of gifts we will receive. Then, I read about a fiver party. This idea is the perfect solution to the overwhelming pr

Caitlin Hanson

Feb 28, 2019
1 min

The Bump App

Another app that I found helpful while pregnant was The Bump. This app tracks baby’s development as he or she grows while pregnant. It has a 3D model of what baby looks like at each week of development, and describes how baby is growing and changing. The Bump app also has helpful articles related to pregnancy and preparing for baby's arrival. If you are looking for a great resource covering all things baby and pregnancy, I recommend this one. #thebump #thebumpapp #bumpapp

Caitlin Hanson

Feb 20, 2019
2 min

Favorite Toys: Kaloo Bear

These small teddy bears are perfect for my boys. Our oldest received his as a gift, and it still looks great four years later after many washes. They are soft and snugly and a nice size. I got our youngest his own Kaloo bear for Valentine's Day. I like these bears, because they are small, so, they don't take up a lot of room, they are soft and tactile for little hands, they are fun for little ones to play with, they are cute, they are durable and will last for years to co

Warning About Personal Space When You Are Expecting

Caitlin Hanson

Jan 28, 2019
2 min

Warning About Personal Space When You Are Expecting

So, this is a warning for expecting Mommas who haven't had their first baby yet. Once you announce to loved ones, colleagues, and friends that you are pregnant, brace yourself, your body will now become an object to those around you that can be discussed openly, and as if you are not there, and can be touched without invitation. Let me explain. Once you are pregnant, all bets are off, as far as personal space, boundaries, and discussing how big you are or aren't. Now that

Caitlin Hanson

Jan 21, 2019
1 min

Favorite Toys: Pull-back Cars

This Christmas we got Melissa and Doug's Pull-Back Vehicle Set for our one year old. We have a lot of toys already, so, we wanted something that wasn't a duplicate of what we already had, and was something both our boys would love to play with. These are soft, plush, pull-back cars. The wheels are removable, which we know our three year old will love to take off and put back on. The cars themselves are bright and fun with colorful illustrations. Both kids love to pull th

Caitlin Hanson

Jan 18, 2019
3 min

On the Move: Car Seats and Stroller

We have found through research, that it's best to have a car seat designed specifically for infants and then a larger one as they grow, and this seat accommodates toddlers for years. So, for the infant car seat we went with the Chicco KeyFit. It comes with padded inserts to help support tiny bodies that can then be removed as baby grows. The cover is removable and washable which is essential with baby things. It is complicated to put the cover back on, but fortunately the

Caitlin Hanson

Jan 3, 2019
1 min

My First Colors

My First Colors is another great board book from DK. This book has vibrant photographs of objects and animals to represent each color. Its sturdy, thick pages hold up to toddler handling, and its smaller size and thicker pages make it easier for a little one to hold and turn pages on their own. So, if you are looking for a book to help introduce colors, I recommend this one. What are your favorite books that introduce color? #color #colors #firstcolors #myfirstcolors #dk

Caitlin Hanson

Jan 2, 2019
1 min

Favorite Body Wash and Lotion for Baby

Aquaphor Baby Wash and Shampoo and Lubriderm Daily Moisture Body Lotion for Sensitive, Dry Skin are my preferred products for baby wash shampoo and lotion. With other products we experienced allergic reactions on baby's skin in the form of a rash. We've had no problems while using Aquaphor Baby Wash and Lubriderm Sensitive Skin. So, if you are looking for products that are gentle on baby's sensitive skin, I recommend these two. What are your favorite bath products for bab

Caitlin Hanson

Dec 28, 2018
1 min

Bath Support by Angel Care

The bath support by Angel Care is my go to for infants. The perforated seat is a soft, flexible material that is comfortable for little bodies and allows water and soap to wash through. The perimeter of the seat is hard plastic. The design reclines babies at an angle, so, it is easy to wash, rinse their heads, and not get soap in their eyes. The raised shape of the seat between baby's legs prevents them from sliding down which Woody demonstrates. If you are looking for a

White Board: Great Tool for Learning and Tracking Kids' Medication

Caitlin Hanson

Dec 24, 2018
2 min

White Board: Great Tool for Learning and Tracking Kids' Medication

We originally got a white board to start teaching our 3 year old his ABCs. The plan was to have a letter of the week with pictures and words representing each letter. The board hangs in the kitchen where our kiddo can see it while he eats in his high chair, walks in the kitchen, or plays in the living room. Any time we change the board, our little guy is excited and interested to learn and talk about what he sees. We've also drawn faces to help describe different emotions:

Caitlin Hanson

Dec 21, 2018
1 min

Very First Words in Spanish

Very First Words in Spanish by Usborne is a great visual way to begin teaching my little one his first Spanish words. This book breaks up common words into categories and has illustrations paired with each word written in both Spanish and English. This is a board book, so, it's a kid friendly size and can stand up to toddler handling. If you're looking for a great book to introduce new Spanish words to your little one, this is a good one. What bilingual books do you love?

Caitlin Hanson

Dec 13, 2018
2 min

Stockings!

This is the first year we started decorating for Christmas. In the past, our kids were too young to understand. We also have three cats that make having a tree in the house a challenge. But this year, our 3 year old has been excited about all things Christmas, so, we are too. Currently our Christmas tree is on top of our dog’s kennel surrounded by boxes, so, the cats can’t jump up and eat the pine needles, and then proceed to paint the floor with their barf. Why can’t th

Caitlin Hanson

Dec 9, 2018
3 min

Gift Guide for Toddlers

Need some ideas for gifts for your little ones? Looking for some ideas for your niece or nephew? Need some ideas for grandchildren? I got you covered. These are the toys and books my little ones have loved and have remained our favorites over the years. This little dump truck is perfect for a one year old. There are buttons to push that light up, make sounds, and play music. There are balls to drop into the hole and push into the dump truck's bed. This encourages hand

Caitlin Hanson

Dec 4, 2018
1 min

The Foot Book by Dr. Seuss

This catchy book of opposites uses rhythm, rhyme, repetition, and illustration to teach toddlers new words and their meaning. Now a board book, Dr. Seuss's The Foot Book, is small enough for toddler hands and easy for them to handle and turn the thick, durable pages. This classic has stood the test of time and remains one of our favorites. What are your favorite books from childhood? #drseuss #dr #seuss #thefootbook #the #foot #book #boardbook #board #toddler #kid #chiildr

Huggies OverNites: To Prevent Overnight Leaks

Caitlin Hanson

Nov 30, 2018
1 min

Huggies OverNites: To Prevent Overnight Leaks

Huggies OverNites prevents leaks overnight when little ones' regular diapers are not doing the job. These are more absorbent and save me from having a crying kid in the middle of the night, and from changing sheets in the middle of the night. So, if you are in the same spot with nightly leaks, give these a try and let me know what you think. You got this Momma! #overnites #huggies #huggiesovernites #overnight #night #nightdiaper #leakydiaper #momhelp #momadvice #help #advi

Caitlin Hanson

Nov 25, 2018
1 min

Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?

"Oh, the wonderful sounds Mr. Brown can do! He can sound like a cow. He can go moo moo," Yep! That's right, I've got this book and many others memorized, which makes sense, because the books with great rhythm and rhyme are the ones my kiddo has the easiest time remembering as well. Dr. Seuss's books are now board books too, so, they stand up to toddler handling and are a smaller size that a toddler can manage on their own. This book is a good length that Goldilocks would

Caitlin Hanson

Nov 23, 2018
3 min

Baby Names: My Best Advice

Naming a human is hard, but it should be. This is a name that our little ones will have for life, so, it is okay for it to be a challenge. This is what worked for us when we tried to figure out what to name our little guys. So, let me back up, we were a little different than most new parents. We decided not to share our little guys’ names until they were born. Here are some reasons why: First, usually when a name was shared with friends, family, or coworkers, they would off