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This post contains affiliate links. See more information. HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2022 For a quick glance of the Amazon items featured in this guide, head here! Read on for descriptions/ more details on many items plus more ideas that are not available on Amazon! I …
This post contains affiliate links. I had given up on haircuts at home for a while. I’ve been cutting my husband’s hair for a large chunk of the past 10 years, and I cut my boys’ hair at home too until about a year ago. …
This post contains affiliate links. Last year, I purchased EVERY SIZE I thought we would EVER need in the prints we are wearing in the photo above!!! We will see how that goes haha!!! These were Target, I have hopes to never purchase again but …
We have gotten quite efficient at streamlining the backyard birthday party for my kids! The kids all love a backyard party, and we host them even when it’s 100 degrees out — the kids love to splash and play in the water for a few …
We just finished my sister’s baby shower! It was so much fun! Here is the info about the decor and menu we put together! This post contains affiliate links. Balloon Garland Kit Welcome Baby Girl Banner I used Gaffer’s Tape to secure these, I also …
As always, for all the latest shopping updates, and best gift ideas, follow our group, join our e-mail list, and follow on instagram! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale happens once a year and features discounts on items for the upcoming season. The prices GO UP at …
I’m at the end of two days of quite literally NON-STOP shopping and I’m about to crash!!! Here is everything you need to finish up your shopping. Of course, as always, you can always find the latest updates in the group! Hope it was a …
Ingredients 2 cups chilled heavy cream1 can sweetened condensed milk1/4 cup whole milk1/4 cup light corn syrup2 T sugar1 T vanilla1/4 t saltOreos Instructions 1. Blend or Whisk Cream until stiff peaks form. (You can use blender or stand mixer) 2. Stir in the rest …
This post contains affiliate links. Name Bubbles recently sent me a pack of labels to try out! I have been needing labels to put on my boys’ jackets so they don’t get lost at school! I wanted ones with just our last name on them …
This post contains affiliate links. I’m so excited to share the Diono Radian 3RXT – a great option if you need to seat your children 3-across in most vehicles! We recently had the opportunity to test out the 3-across capability as we needed seats for …
This post contains affiliate links. See more information. Black Friday started earlier than EVER this year!! Here is a round up of what we’ve seen so far and I will keep updating as more deals surface this weekend and over Cyber Monday as well!!! Happy Shopping!!! …
This post contains affiliate links. See more information. In the event that Facebook is down, I will notify e-mail subscribers and share on my website, so be sure to subscribe to e-mails and bookmark this page!! 10/4/2021 Huge game deal of the day over on …
This post contains affiliate links.See more information. HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2021 For a quick glance of all of the Amazon items featured in this guide, head here! Read on for descriptions of many items plus more ideas that are not available on Amazon! I can’t …
This post contains affiliate links. See more information. I have written a LOT of posts about baby preparation, and as time goes on I think that I have really streamlined my approach/figured out what I really need/use the most. Here is how I have everything set …
This post contains affiliate links. Earlier this year, we were so excited to receive the Babbler box from LOVEVERY to review and try out! I am very impressed with the quality of the toys. We have a LOT of toys and this set is unique …
This post contains affiliate links. See more information. Black Friday started early this year!! Here is a round up of what we’ve seen so far and I will keep updating as more deals surface this weekend and over Cyber Monday as well!!! Happy Shopping!!! To stay …
This post contains affiliate links. See more information. I wrote an extensive gift guide for the littles, but have been meaning to write up an idea list for everyone else!!! Here are my favorites… For Mom & Dad Mani/Pedi certificate Massage certificate Mama gear — …
Get 50% off your first box with code BEWELL50 in the stylist code box OR use code SHOES30 for a free pair of shoes plus 30% off when you keep the whole box! This post is not sponsored, I purchased this box myself, but I …
This post contains affiliate links. See more information. One thing people are always asking for in Naptime Deals is a good deal on a foam chair! Here is a round-up of some options. I did this last year and many options were no longer available …
Being a mom of 3 during a pandemic has got me short on time!!! So I’m copying my birth story below from my Instagram post announcing his birth! At the end, I’ll add a little bit about the recovery process this time around. This was …
This post contains affiliate links. See more information. 2020 has thrown me completely for a loop. Many of my blog posts earlier in the year had me naively preparing for the birth of baby #3 who ended up being born at the height of the …
This post contains affiliate links.See more information. HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2020 I can’t believe it’s that time of year again!! Here are my favorites this year for babies through preschoolers!! The Items pictured above are bolded in the list below, which is organized by age …
I started doing almost all of my shopping online when I moved to New York City and became a mom (both things happened at the same time) and I found so many great online sales that I decided to start sharing them in a Facebook group & e-mail …
As I prepare for baby #3, I feel like I need to be more prepared than ever. I know the basics of baby care and have ALL.THE.STUFF… but thinking about taking care of my two other children while also taking care of my newborn has …
This post contains affiliate links. See more information. I have written extensively about my journeys preparing for my babies! I have a comprehensive “Baby Stuff List” that is perfect for a first time mom to reference when registering and wondering WHAT IS ALL OF THIS?!? …
***SENSITIVE TOPIC: fertility and infertility*** Since becoming pregnant with my third baby, I have been quieter than I wanted to be when it comes to sharing about my pregnancy and really just pregnancy in general on This is Real Mom. There are a lot of …
Earlier this month, I did a maternity photo session with Camille CD Photography, and it was such a fun and rewarding experience! This was my first experience having professional maternity photos done, with my first pregnancy I did take a few maternity photos that are …
This post contains affiliate links.See more information. One of the things I love to do for my kids is try to make holidays special. Even small holidays can give an excuse to celebrate and have a “party!” At Christmas, we do an Advent Calendar with …
This post contains affiliate links. See more information. Many of you follow my group, Naptime Deals, for the top daily deals for moms! I thought I would do a round-up post of a few of my personal favorite deals from 2019 that I purchased myself! Biggest …
This post contains affiliate links. See more information. Here are the top deals from Cyber Monday 2019!! Scroll down for the deals from Cyber Sunday and Small Business Saturday!! More deals can be found daily in my Facebook group, Naptime Deals! E-mail Subscribers are also the …
This post contains affiliate links. See more information. I have been rounding up the top Black Friday deals for moms in my Facebook group, and here is a summary of all the best deals that have surfaced starting on Sunday the 24th!!! Prices were current as …
This post contains affiliate links. See more information. One of the perks of creating an Amazon Registry is the amazing FREE box of goodies they send you! Some moms find it tricky to figure out how to claim it, so I am outlining the process here, …
This post contains affiliate links. See more information. Best Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals of 2018 This is a round up of the best deals for moms from Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2018. Deals will vary from year to year, but it can be nice to get an …
This post contains affiliate links. See more information. Holiday Traditions My favorite time of the year is from Thanksgiving to Christmas! I love everything about the “most wonderful time of the year” including the shopping on Black Friday, the food, the music, the cool, brisk …
This post contains affiliate links.See more information. Holiday Gift Guide 2019 I can’t believe it’s that time of year again!! Here are my top picks this year for babies through preschoolers!! For updates on the biggest sales of the Holiday Season, be sure to follow …
This post contains affiliate links. See more information. Announcing a New Baby Adding to your family is such an exciting time! Telling your older child(ren) about the new expected arrival can be more fun with a little planning and a few small gifts! When we told …
Black Out Cordless Blinds This post contains affiliate links. See more information. My first solution to blacking out the windows in my kids’ room worked for about 3 years! I purchased black out fabric, cut it to the size of the windows, and secured it using …
This post contains affiliate links. See more information. Toy Storage We moved into our current apartment when our first baby was 2 weeks old! I am a planner, and I spent the last month of my pregnancy planning our new apartment (we moved from 500 square …
This post contains affiliate links. See more information. The Best Lightweight Strollers One question I see asked A LOT among moms is: which lightweight stroller is the best? And, like almost every baby item out there, the best one for you depends on a variety of …
