Preparing for Louise's arrival was so much fun -- the shopping, the friends and family recommendations about the best type of baby items, the research about how to save money. Along the way, I discovered the mix of new, used, and borrowed that has worked (so far!) for our family.
Month: August 2020
5 Tips for Efficient Grocery Shopping to Save Time & Money
Here are my five best tips to save time and money at the grocery store. As a busy mom, these practices get me in and out of the store quickly and easily. They were great timesavers before the pandemic, but during COVID-19, anything I can do to reduce my time indoors with other people (while still being able to pick out my produce myself) is a win!
Stay-At-Home-Mom Routines for a More Productive Day with My 9-Month-Old
Routines help me have more productive days with my daughter. If I can efficiently take care of the chores, it frees up other time to enjoy playing with Louise or relaxing while she's taking a nap, helping our family feel more relaxed day after day.
A Day In the Life of a Stay-At-Home Mom of a 9-Month-Old
Change is one constant I've grown accustomed to as mom to a young child. This sample day is different than it was at 3 or 6 months old and different from where we'll be when she's a fast-moving toddler, but here's a day in the life of a stay-at-home-mom of our 9 month old baby.