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How to Prevent Diaper Blowouts (or at least try!)

Sep 26 Uncategorized

Diaper blowouts are icky! Learn how to stop them from happening or, if they do happen, how to take care of them.

I’ve got a sweet little story for you today. It involves my first-born and lots and lots of…POOP! Haha. It was the middle of the night, I was sleeping, and I heard a faint cry in the back of my mind. It got louder and louder until I realized, THAT’S MY BABY! I jumped outContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Sep 26

Do I Really NEED That?

Sep 24 Uncategorized

In need of some ideas to get you through a period of no spending? These ideas will shift your focus from spending money to being content with what you have.

When it comes to spending habits, I’m somewhat a blend of both of my parents. My mom is a spender, my dad is a saver. I tend to lean more towards the saver and sometimes I border on being cheap, but in the last little while I’ve been an all-out spender, my second mistake asContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Sep 24

Kids and Food: Great Eating Habits Start With YOU

Sep 22 Eating Habits

Children will never learn to eat well unless parents are there to guide them consistently and lovingly. Here are 10 important eating habits all kids need to learn and why.

My oldest daughter is an eater. She has her days, of course, and she has certain foods that she doesn’t care for, but all in all, she loves to eat. While crackers and bread top her favorite foods list, she also frequently requests craisins and tomatoes. Am I just lucky to have such a greatContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Sep 22

Let’s Talk Kids and Food

Sep 17 Babies (<1 yr)

I believe that all kids can learn to love most foods if they are taught healthy eating habits. Would you agree?

Just in the last few years of my life, I’ve come to regard food in a very high manner. Growing up, I ate food that was convenient rather than healthy, cheap rather than nutritious. We ate from cans, boxes, and a freezer filled with highly-processed, convenient snacks. My parents owned 8 vending machines, and IContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Sep 17

Our Budget Was Put On the Backburner, and Now I’m Gonna Revive It

Sep 15 Uncategorized

Do you know the one cause of money problems? Not having a budget! A budget is so important if you want total control over your hard-earned money.

Call me strange, but I love spreadsheets. And numbers. How I love solving algebraic equations and calculating how much I spent on everything from baby food and bread to diapers and pantries. Budgeting used to be a hobby for me. Yes, a hobby! Then why am I having a hard time finding time for ourContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Sep 15

Solids Feeding Schedule: Month 2 Update

Sep 12 Babies (<1 yr)

This is a very detailed list of all the foods one mama introduced to her baby. She even gives the total cost of feeding her baby!

When I started feeding Bella two months ago, I would’ve guessed that she was a less enthusiastic eater than her older sister. I mean, Sofía was always about the food. She couldn’t get enough. Bella, on the other hand, was a bit more timid and cautious the first few weeks I fed her solids. Now, she’sContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Sep 12

3 Super Easy Steps for a Rockin’ Bod

Sep 10 Uncategorized

Does your body post-baby got you down? Check out these awesome steps to a rockin' bod!

Do I have a treat for you today. 🙂 My blogging friend, Chelsea, is over here to talk about our bodies…post-baby. She has such a fun writing style and speaks straight from her heart. I think you’ll like her. Without further ado… Have you ever wondered why God created stretch marks? I mean, the whole pregnancyContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Sep 10

Skip the Hotel and Stay in a Vacation Rental

Sep 8 Uncategorized

If you enjoy traveling, but you don't enjoy spending lots of money, look for a vacation rental and see if you can't save. They can be more affordable than staying at a hotel and they're so much more comfortable!

Last August we went on a family vacation to Portland and Seattle. It was another Babymoon of sorts for us. I was 4 months pregnant, but we decided to tote our 13 month old along with us. So it wasn’t the Babymoon we had the first time. 😉 We don’t like to spend a fortuneContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Sep 8

My Struggles as the Family Finance Manager

Sep 5 Uncategorized

Taking care of the finances for your family is a tough job when there are so many other things to do. These are my struggles. Maybe you can relate.

I grew up in a house where my dad handled the finances…diligently. I married a man who, for one reason or another, hates the thought of looking money square in the eye. He loves throwing it around and wasting it, but he doesn’t like to face the music and see how much, exactly, he spent.Continue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Sep 5

Our Frustrating NICU Experience

Sep 1 Uncategorized

Babies can go to the NICU soon after birth for a myriad of reasons. Even if you don't think your baby will need to go there, you should at least prepare for it.

Part 2 of Sofía’s birth story (click HERE for part 1): I just stared at my newborn baby in the little incubator hooked up to all kinds of tubes and monitors. She looked so helpless. I wanted to swoop in and just take her away. The same thoughts kept crossing my mind: Why is my babyContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Sep 1

5 Reasons You Need a Bill Pay System

Aug 27 Uncategorized

You can't afford to forget to pay your bills! That's just one reason you need a bill pay system. Click through to read the rest!

I keep saying that I’m going to share the mistakes I’ve made with managing our family finances. Well, here is one such mistake as outlined below. Over the past year, a number of very stressful and time-consuming things have happened and have made me quite forgetful. The first was that we bought a house. ThenContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Aug 27

Ingredient Highlights: Peaches

Aug 25 All Recipes

There's something for everyone in this collection of peach recipes! If you find yourself with too many peaches, these ideas will be helpful and delicious!

Every summer, it seems, my grandma brings a large box to my mom just brimming with gorgeous, ripe, and juicy peaches. This year, we’re going to head up north ourselves to get in on this deliciousness. Brigham City Peach Days are something my mom looks forward to; she grew up in Brigham and the surroundingContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Aug 25

Songs We Love: “The Wheels on the Bus”

Aug 22 Uncategorized

Teaching your toddler can be really simple. Just spend 5 minutes planning out six weeks and spend 5 minutes each day on one new topic! (Free Printable schedule)

You know the kind. The high school losers seniors who had to take the bus to school. Because their parents didn’t love them enough have money to buy them a car on their 16th birthday. And they had absolutely no life besides homework and a job. That was me! (Shyly raising my hand and sinkingContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Aug 22

How to Gain Some Sense of Control While Flying with Young Kids

Aug 13 Uncategorized

One flight with young children can send you over the edge...UNLESS you have some tricks up your sleeve. Here are several tips for making sure your flight goes smooth and you don't get death stares!

Before having kids, I was one of those people who couldn’t believe parents who “let” their kids: cry, kick the seat in front of them, scream, run around, eat candy and snacks whenever, and walk in front of people. I also was appalled by the little backpack leash that looked like the kid was aContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Aug 13

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I used to struggle big time with getting veggies into my family's meals. After several years and much trial and error, though, I now believe you can cook healthy food and still have time for your loved ones. Click here to find out more.

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