When little people are running around your home, sometimes, (well, maybe more than sometimes), things can just feel a little crazy. Part of having peace in the chaos is creating “anchors” in the day that are the same. (I am using this phrase from one of my favorite authors/mother mentors-Sally Clarkson.) Creating structure for your …
It’s been a long time since the blog has been filled with fresh content and it’s not for lack of ideas….but rather my family adjusting to “life as normal” with two kids, one of whom is two and never stops moving..there just isn’t much time for much else!
Preface: It’s been over two months since Simple and Settled Life has had a new post-and wow, so much has changed in our everyday lives since then, right? I’ve been teaching online more due to my upcoming maternity leave and since my husband was temporarily not working. Pair that with increased fatigue from third trimester …
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Where do you find children’s music that isn’t super annoying and actually enjoyable for mom AND child? Look no further-I’ve got 5 amazing albums for you to check out!
What is twaddle? Learn about why it’s important to be picky about the books your kids read and the 8 best tips for finding these books for your kids!
You Sneaky Mama! Let’s face it- vegetables are not always the first thing we reach for when we feed our kids, especially the toddlers who can be so finicky with food. It’s often not their first choice either! But, there are SO many nutrients in veggies compared with other snacks. In that small tummy, a …
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(This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase using this link.) I don’t know about you, but I really don’t like cleaning. I’d much rather be in the kitchen, playing with my kiddo, reading, or doing something else. Things need …
Frugal & Healthy Grocery Budgeting: Meatless Meals Last month I shared a post on how to reduce your monthly grocery bill. One of the suggestions was to consider having at least one main meal a week that is meatless. Here are a few of my family’s favorite “meatless” dishes. May your tummies be full, along …
The Beginners Guide to Living In An Apartment with Kid/s (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase using this link.) Many moms I know may never relate to this-the reality of living in an apartment with having one (or …
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Do you ever get overwhelmed with how much content is available to our fingertips or earbuds with one simple Google search? I definitely do. This is a round-up of my favorite podcasts reaching a range of topics. These shows are easy listening for the lonely days or the days you need a little pick-me-up that’s …
