A Can Do Mom

  As a mom of two girls, I only had to go through the transition of adding a new child to our family once. But even that one time taught me so much. It was a beautiful, exciting time… but also a really tough one. In my case, my eldest daughter had begged for a sibling. During my pregnancy, she was so excited to meet her little sister but jealousy crept in too. And after I brought the baby home, that jealousy really came to the surface. Thankfully, after a few months, things started to settle down. But those first few months were rough. If I can help even one mom feel more prepared for this kind of transition, then I’d be so happy. So today I’m sharing some of the things that helped us through that big change and that might help you too. Start Making Adjustments During Pregnancy Bringing home a baby changes everything  so the more you can ease your older child into those changes beforehand , the smoother the transition might be. Ease them into independence : If your ...

Back in 2021, the Boppy Newborn Lounger was recalled due to a tragic and very real danger: the risk of suffocation . Parents were urged to stop using the pillow immediately. But heartbreakingly, two more babies have died using this lounger even after the recall . You might be wondering how this is still happening. After all, the product hasn’t been legally sold since the recall. The problem? Facebook Marketplace . Despite being a recalled item, nearly 1,000 Boppy Newborn Loungers are still being listed on Facebook Marketplace every month . Yes, every month . And while it's technically illegal to list or sell recalled products, many of these listings go live, get sold, and are only removed after someone reports them. But by then, the damage may already be done. And it’s not just the Boppy. The Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Sleeper , recalled in 2019 after being linked to over 100 infant deaths (including eight deaths since the recall ), continues to show up on resale platforms ...

Summer is here, and I’m in full cleaning mode. To be honest, I stay in some kind of cleaning mode year-round, but once the school year ends, I shift into declutter-and-refresh mode. Back when my kids were little and we homeschooled full-time, I’d deep clean and reorganize the schoolroom at the start of every summer. It helped me get ready for the new school year with a fresh space and clear mind. Even though those days are behind us now, I still use this season to reset our home—physically and mentally. If you’re homeschooling or still have younger kids at home, this is the perfect time to go through your shelves and closets. You might have books your kids have outgrown, clothes that don’t fit, or toys collecting dust. These kinds of items sell well on eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or in local buy-sell groups. Not into online selling? No problem—host a yard sale, or consider renting a booth at a local flea market. The point is, what’s clutter to you might be exactly what someone else...