Response to: “What “parenting win” are you most proud of recently?”Entertainment hack: raining or hot day activity: visit BassPro shop- kids can see the giant aquarium, climb on ATVs and boats.
Response to: “Please share your favorite recipe to make with kids.”Banana pancakes: eggs, banana, vanilla extract, oatmeal, raisins. No recipe since we make it to taste
Response to: “What was the best gift you received as a new parent?”Ready made meals for me: home cooked food or food delivery gift cards are critical for those early days when it’s so hard to think about feeding the parents
Response to: “I’m new to couponing & I shop at CVS, Walmart & Kroger. I’ve been doing this for about 2 months & have a nice little stock pile, but I’d love tips to make it easier. Thank you!”I use Rakuten and really like it - it’s always nice to receive checks in the mail, especially when I make big ticket purchases (eg hotel stays). Here is a referral code : https://www.rakuten.com/r/PERLAA243?eeid=44749 This is not specific to Walmart and Kroger … but Walmart usually has savings on Rakuten in the 1-10% range
Response to: “What are the books you most enjoy reading with your kids?”Child’s pick! We go to the public library and read all types of topics
Response to: “What are some of the expert parenting resources that you love?”I am a big fan of Twelve Hours’ Sleep by Twelve Weeks Old: A Step-by-Step Plan for Baby Sleep Success https://a.co/d/8JcX5i0 (I know it’s a bit controversial). I also read the content from takin cara babies (but I think the book is better). Currently reading How to Raise an Adult https://a.co/d/hYlQPVg and finding it very insightful
Response to: “What’s one thing you need on a beach day with the kids?”1) collapsible tent : Venustas Large Pop Up Beach Tent… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09283GKDD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share\ 2) collapsible buckets: I even take them to resorts since they charge $40 for buckets!! https://a.co/d/2pyifOe
Response to: “What advice would you give yourself as a first-time parent?”1) fed is best - most important thing is for the baby to have caloric intake. It does not matter how or where the milk comes from (formula vs breast milk). I spent the first 3 months triple feeding and it was exhausting to the point that I didn’t really savor the newborn snuggles. 2) ask for help: outsource anything that you can. I also invested in nighttime help bc I can’t function without sleep 3) book recommendation: 12 hours by 12 weeks (Twelve Hours’ Sleep by Twelve Weeks Old: A Step-by-Step Plan for Baby Sleep Success https://a.co/d/hCLuLDC). Truly a proven method to get your baby to sleep
Response to: “What are your must-have items for traveling with kids and why?”Portable sound machine Cosco car seat (for the plane and for cars) Playdough Plastic Easter eggs stuffed with random little toys A double stroller (my kids are 2 and 4) but they both want the stroller at the airport Lots and lots of snacks
Moms: what multivitamins do you take? Now that I am done having kids, I should probably take some vitamins on a regular basis. What brands do you recommend?2 answers