Products for a Twin Pregnancy

posted by yazmin
Pregnant with Twins

Being pregnant with twins is exciting, but it’s certainly no picnic. Here are the products that really helped to keep me comfortable during this amazing time.

Posted in Children's Products, Kids, Mom Stuff, Mommy Tips, Twins. Tagged , , , , , .

Homemade Ice Pops

posted by yazmin
Homemade Ice Pops

Switch up your summer frozen treat routine by making some homemade, healthy ice pops on the cheap.

Posted in Dessert, Food, Kid Friendly Food, Mom Stuff. Tagged , , .

Blueberry Picking at Norton Brothers Farm in Cheshire, CT

posted by yazmin
PYO Blueberries Cheshire CT

Blueberry picking is a surprisingly great activity for toddlers, and our hometown of Cheshire, CT offers several farms to visit. Read the latest post about our trip to Norton Brothers Fruit Farm.

Posted in Family, Family Day Trips, Food, Kid Friendly Food, Mom Stuff. Tagged , , , , , , .

How I Survived Bed Rest During My Twin Pregnancy

posted by yazmin
Surviving Pregnancy Bed Rest

Surviving bed rest during my twins’ pregnancy was no picnic. But in the end, giving my girls 6 extra weeks to grow and develop made the biggest difference in their lives. Here are some of the things that made the experience a little easier for me.

Posted in Kids, Mom Stuff, Mommy Tips. Tagged , .

Day Trip to Kidcity in Middletown, CT

posted by yazmin
Day Trip to Kid City Middletown CT

Kidcity Children’s Museum in Middletown, CT is an excellent way to let your young children burn off steam while staying out of the summer heat.

Posted in Connecticut Kids Museums, Connecticut Play Gyms, Family, Family Day Trips, Twins. Tagged , , , .

Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

posted by yazmin
Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

Bruschetta is a delicious starter food, but you can combine it with chicken and pasta to make an easy, full, yummy dinner that tastes as fresh as the appetizer.

Posted in Dinner, Food, Pinterest Awesomeness. Tagged , , , , , , .

18 Month Old Twin Schedule

posted by yazmin
18 Month Old Twins

A consistent routine has been the key to our sanity as parents as our baby girls have moved from infant to toddler. The details have evolved, but a routine has been a constant. Here’s the daily routine we generally follow for our girls at 18 months.

Posted in Kids, Mom Stuff, Twins. Tagged , .

First Birthday Gift Ideas

posted by yazmin
First Birthday Gift Ideas

Choosing a first birthday gift for your own child (or a friend’s child) can be a challenge. With the luxury of 20/20 hindsight, here are some toys that our girls still love to play with at 18 months.

Posted in Children's Products, Kids, Mom Stuff. Tagged , , , , , , , , , .

How to Get Excused from Jury Duty When You’re a Stay-at-Home Mom

posted by yazmin
How to get out of jury duty

Jury duty is the last thing you want to worry about if you’re a stay-at-home parent. Luckily, the state of Connecticut makes it relatively straightforward to be excused from serving if you’re taking care of children at home.

Posted in Mom Stuff. Tagged , .

Weekend Getaway at New Hampshire’s Mountain View Grand Resort

posted by yazmin
Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa

We spent the July 4th holiday weekend at the Mountain View Grand Resort in New Hampshire. It was the perfect mix of quiet New England relaxation, fun activities, and some truly excellent food.

Posted in Travel. Tagged , , , , , , , , .