Taking Care of Monkey Business

Establishing a Good Bedtime Routine

One of the most important things you can do to help your baby sleep through the night is to establish a good bedtime routine. Think about when you go to bed… Could you go for a run, come home, and immediately fall asleep? Or how about falling asleep right after rolling around on the floor…

Easy DIY Ruffle Lamp

A couple of years ago, I had been reading some crafty blogs. I’m not sure what overcame me, but I decided that I really wanted to “upcycle” something. I went to my local thrift store in search of something ugly, that I thought I could turn into something beautiful. I walked out with this little…

DIY recipe binder {& free printable!}

Ok, readers. Let’s talk dinnertime. Making dinner can be a huge stress, and take a ton of time to plan and prepare! One of the best things I did to decrease meal-prep time was to organize all of my recipes into a binder. Before, I had recipes everywhere. I mean everywhere. They were scribbled on…

Chores for treats

When I was growing up, we had daily chores that had to be done everyday before school. We also had a list of Saturday chores that were to be done on the weekend. They were always a pain, and there are no words strong enough to describe my feelings towards these chores. Hatred? Loathing? Abhorrence?…

Create a book of letters to your kids {perfect graduation gift!}

If there’s one thing I want my kids to know, it’s how much I love them. If there’s a way to show my kids how much they mean to me, I am all over it! I heard about a mom who would write letters to her kids and tuck them away for the future. I…

Memory Jar – Revamped!

When I stumbled upon the idea of a Memory Jar over at Steamy Kitchen, I knew it was something I wanted to start for my family. I used to have a family blog that I would regularly update, but I just don’t have time for that anymore! And sitting down to upload all the pictures and…

Baby Birth Shadow Boxes

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7 Inexpensive Baby Products You Definitely Want to Buy!

Let’s face it, there are a TON of baby products out there. People are constantly coming out with new ways to help parents take care of their kids – and they are getting pretty creative… and borderline creepy. From pee-pee teepees all the way to contraptions that you have to use your mouth to suck out…