Notes from Motherhood
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How to Make a Simple Balloon Garland for a Birthday Party (2 Easy Methods)
I made my first balloon garland for my son’s birthday with string and a lot of improvisation. Here are two…
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First Birthday Party for About 30 Guests: What I Bought, What We Used & What Was Left
I planned my son’s first birthday for about 35 guests, but around 25 attended. Here’s what I prepared, what was…
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Baby Registry for First-Time Moms: What You Actually Need (and What You Can Skip)
You don’t need every baby product to be prepared. Here’s what I used with Henry, what barely left the drawer,…
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Leaving Work for Motherhood: I Would Choose More Time With My Son
If I had a real choice, I would trade work for more time with my son. Not because I stopped…
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I Didn’t Do Baby-Led Weaning: How I Introduced Textures Gradually
I didn’t do baby-led weaning with Henry. We took a slower path—from purées to pieces—and I stopped apologizing for it.
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Air Fryer Mini Muffins for Toddlers: 5 Easy Recipes
Five easy air fryer mini muffins for toddlers—chocolate, carrot, banana, coconut, and cheese—made in silicone cups in just minutes.
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Thick Avocado Smoothie for Toddlers: Our Simple 2-Ingredient Recipe
When meals keep coming back untouched, this thick avocado smoothie and easy strawberry version are two familiar, filling options my…
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The Secret Formula for Getting Your Baby to Sleep Through the Night
I thought I needed the right routine to make Henry sleep through the night. What I learned was less perfect—and…
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Baby Congestion and Noisy Breathing: What I Noticed as Henry Grew
When my newborn’s breathing became noisy and congested, I became obsessed with every sound. Months later, as food entered his…
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Baby Refuses Solids? 7 Ways to Help Without Forcing Food
Your baby refuses solids. You prepare a meal, put them in the high chair, offer the first spoonful—and their mouth…
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Instagram Is Poison for First-Time Moms: What I Wish I Knew
Instagram can make first-time motherhood feel like a test you are failing. An honest note on sleep, feeding, birth, and…