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09Apr 2020 by Mommy My Way No Comments

5 Tips to teach healthy eating for toddlers

The number of kids affected by childhood obesity today is staggering, and that’s no surprise considering how dependent we have all become on packaged and processed foods. Good eating habits start early, and if that’s what you’re looking to do with your toddler, here’s a bit of help. Read on to discover 5 actionable ways to teach healthy eating habits for toddlers. Turn off the TV This one’s a golden rule that should be implemented in all households, and I'm the first to admit that it's easier said than done. Try to make eating meals more of a conscious activity for your toddler. Getting her to watch TV or play a game on your phone isn’t going to get her to eat her veggies, at least not for long. Instead,…

29Jan 2020 by Mommy My Way No Comments

Must-Have Items for Your Baby

Blog, Parenting, Pregnancy / Post-partum

There's no one-size-fits-all plan for welcoming a new life into the world, as every mother and child will have their own special story. But of course, there are some tools you should equip yourself with to help you navigate the unique journey of motherhood. Read on to find out about the essential baby items that can make all the difference both for you and your baby. 1. Nursery need: A crib Credit: IKEA Whether it's naps during the day or training them to sleep by themselves at night, sleep is a crucial component of your baby's growth and development. Aside from being the foundation for the development of different body systems, I've learned that it plays a big role in making sure that mom is happy and healthy as well.…

09Nov 2019 by Mommy My Way No Comments

Best sensory toys for kids

Blog, Parenting

I am not a doctor and this post is not meant to diagnose your child. It is my opinion on the best sensory toys for kids based on my experience with my son's form of sensory processing disorder. When it comes to toys and holidays I really struggle with adding more junk to the toy box. That’s not to say he doesn’t play with all the toys we just don’t need them and they’re not productive to his sensory issues. [mv_video key="heznzaymendkekunyuyv" title="Occupational therapy evaluation for 3 year old - Mommy My Way Daily Vlog" thumbnail="https://mediavine-res.cloudinary.com/v1534897489/rmj4qykexzbjgl4ofl6a.jpg" volume="70" doNotOptimizePlacement="undefined" doNotAutoplayNorOptimizePlacement="false" ratio="" jsonLd=true] Zaylen struggles with proprioceptive and vestibular sensory processing disorder. And every year around Christmas time and shortly after his birthday I wish I could find a list of the…

22Oct 2019 by Mommy My Way 10 Comments

Sleep training a toddler after Co-sleeping - 3 things you need to get your bed back

Blog, Parenting

Sleep training a toddler after co-sleeping for most of his life is a tough journey to tackle, but if you want your bed back then you need to start. Zaylen has been in and out of my bed for 4 and a half years now. Even when I sleep trained him at 10 months old, there were always set backs that brought him back in to my room. From relocating to Florida, having another baby, getting sick with the cold & flu, and more, there's always been a reason to bed share that affected his sleep training progress. As much as I love the snuggles, sleep is becoming more and more scarce in my house. And if I'm going to be the best mom for my two kids, then I…

15Oct 2019 by Mommy My Way 1 Comment

Healthy family breakfast ideas for busy mornings

Blog, Parenting, Sponsored

This blog post is sponsored by Cascadian Farm and TheFeedfeed. All thoughts and opinions are my own. When we’re running out the door in the morning, with literal no minutes left until we’re late, wrangling two kids to sit at the table and eat their breakfasts is the absolute last thing on my Want To Do List. I recruited your help a few months back on healthy breakfast ideas for skinny toddlers, and you guys did not disappoint, so you know that skipping the first meal of the day is simply not an option in our household. Here are some fun choices for healthy family breakfast based on how much time you have in the morning. Family breakfast ideas when you have 30 minutes Let’s be real, this rarely happens.…

24Sep 2019 by Mommy My Way No Comments

DIY Donut Wall wedding and party decorations

Blog, DIY, Parenting

Donut wall wedding and birthday party decorations are all the trend lately. And you guys know I can't have a party without making at least one piece on my own. For Zenia's donut themed birthday party, I made her a DIY donut wall. [mv_video key="fsvhdafdovwhz9r02bsj" title="Donut Grow Up Birthday Party" thumbnail="https://mediavine-res.cloudinary.com/video/upload/fsvhdafdovwhz9r02bsj.jpg" volume="70" doNotOptimizePlacement="undefined" doNotAutoplayNorOptimizePlacement="false" ratio=""] I have to say, of all of my recent wood working DIY projects, this one was relatively easy. I didn't need many supplies or tools; and there was no drilling, screwing or hammering involved. DIY Donut Display Supplies 1" x 4" piece of pine wood (10 feet length) cut into five 2 ft long segments 1" x 2" piece of pine wood (4-6 feet in length) cut into two 16" long segments 5/8 inch dowels…

15Aug 2019 by Mommy My Way No Comments

Best kids water bottles for school

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This post is sponsored by Zulu Athletic, however all thoughts and opinions are my own. When I’m thinking about what makes the best kids water bottles for school, I’m thinking about durability, ease of cleaning, functionality and quick to find in stores. I’ve tried a dozen different brands of water bottles for kids, but none come close to options by Zulu Athletic. The best water bottles for school are durable You all are no stranger to Zaylen’s temper. About a month and a half ago, he had a really tough day at jiu jitsu and was losing his cool every few minutes. As we walked into the parking lot, I asked him to hold my hand (awful mothering, I know) and he threw his water bottle to the ground and…

22Jul 2019 by Mommy My Way No Comments

Donut Grow Up first birthday party

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My second baby is already a year old. It's flown by faster than I ever dreamt it would, so it is only fitting that I threw her a Donut Grow Up first birthday party / donut pool party to celebrate. [mv_video key="fsvhdafdovwhz9r02bsj" title="Donut Grow Up Birthday Party" thumbnail="https://mediavine-res.cloudinary.com/video/upload/fsvhdafdovwhz9r02bsj.jpg" volume="70" doNotOptimizePlacement="undefined" doNotAutoplayNorOptimizePlacement="false" ratio="" jsonLd=true] I was able to get all of the decorations for this donut party for less than $100. I made the donut board for under $25. The food was the most expensive part but I probably could have gotten away with about half of what was purchased. I'll list out my exact shopping list at the bottom of this post with links to buy wherever I can. I might make a small commission on anything you purchase through…

19Jul 2019 by Mommy My Way 9 Comments

Home Depot Birthday Party - Cheapest and best birthday theme for boys

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Zaylen is 4! This is the first year I've really had a birthday party for him with friends from school and I wanted to plan something fun, unique and inexpensive. After brainstorming a few birthday themes for boys, I decided on a Home Depot birthday party. [mv_video key="flg86k2orf3vknoldhkx" title="Home Depot Birthday Party" thumbnail="https://mediavine-res.cloudinary.com/video/upload/flg86k2orf3vknoldhkx.jpg" volume="70" doNotOptimizePlacement="undefined" doNotAutoplayNorOptimizePlacement="false" ratio=""] Home Depot doesn't offer formal birthday packages, but there is a free Home Depot kid's workshop every month at pretty much every location. I thought they might be willing to do a private workshop as well, so I called around. Full disclosure: I successfully planned and executed this Home Depot birthday party with a 5 month old baby. So no complaints that my photos are incomplete and few and far between. I can…

09Jul 2019 by Mommy My Way 8 Comments

Single Mom Hacks to make life easier

Blog, Parenting, Single Parenting

As a two-time single mom, I've had to come up with some serious single mom hacks to make life easier, maintain an organized home, accomplish all of my work, and keep everyone happy. (But let's be real, we still struggle with that last bit.) [mv_video key="y7dy9zekscxleqob9qte" title="Single Mom By Chance" thumbnail="https://mediavine-res.cloudinary.com/video/upload/y7dy9zekscxleqob9qte.jpg" volume="70" doNotOptimizePlacement="undefined" doNotAutoplayNorOptimizePlacement="false" ratio=""] I've teamed up with Arin and Navy, and a group of my favorite mom bloggers, for their summer series that is helping to share different opinions and experiences from bloggers on the same topic. This week, we're bringing you 10 of our favorite mom life hacks. 1. Sleep train your kids Sleep training is one of the hacks for single moms of little ones that I recommend most often. Sleep is incredibly important for us mamas…

25May 2019 by Mommy My Way 1 Comment

My Real Motherhood

Blog, Parenting, Pregnancy / Post-partum

Real motherhood is hard. More often than not, our life is chaotic and messy. It’s unmade beds and dirty laundry piles, yelling and crying, and snacks for dinner. I’ve been posting a lot of staged pictures lately: ones where my makeup is done and we’re dressed to match. I clean the area shown in the photo so it looks like I have a tidy house. But it’s not real. Motherhood is hard Life is freaking hard right now. I’m dependent on my own mother financially. I’m uncomfortably pregnant all day every day. I’m tired. I feel guilty that I’m not soaking in every moment of this pregnancy, and kind of just wish Zenia would get here already so we can move onto the next phase of this struggle. Many women…

15May 2019 by Mommy My Way 1 Comment

Why I Vaccinate My Kids

Blog, Parenting, Pregnancy / Post-partum, Sponsored

This post is sponsored by the Florida Department of Health; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own. When I got laid off during my pregnancy with Zenia, I had a lot of fears about what that meant for her and Zaylen’s quality of life. Would they have access to the best doctors? What kind of nutrition would they receive? Would I be able to give them everything they need? Why I vaccinate Losing my job meant that a lot of those answers were out of my control. So it was incredibly important to me that I held onto what little control I had, wherever I could. Vaccinating myself and my children is such a small and easy step to set my little ones off on the right foot as…