We hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday! — Team Sleepless Mom
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Overachiever? Sure, why not!!
So call me crazy, buuuuut I am making my own baby food to get this kiddo started on solids! I’ve had several friends suggest to me that I may actually really enjoy it since I do love time in my kitchen. And guess what, I am in love with it! Making My Own Baby Food…
Rachel Ashwell for Pottery Barn Kids and Lily Ashwell for PBteen Collections
Yesterday, May 17th Pottery Barn Kids and PBteen launched collaborations with their founder of home décor empire “Shabby Chic,” Rachel Ashwell, and her fashion designer daughter, Lily Ashwell. The Rachel Ashwell for Pottery Barn Kids and Lily Ashwell for PBteen collections are available for customers to experience the designers’ iconic vintage-inspired aesthetic along with the…
We’re Trying
As much as we love being moms, it’s also one of the hardest things we’ll ever do. You can drive yourself crazy micro managing every little thing you do, but you can’t control everything. Your child will still have meltdowns and embarrass the crap out of you. It comes with the territory, and thankfully, most…
Soaking Up Every Moment
When your siblings live thousands of miles away, you have to enjoy every moment together when it happens. Sadly, these moments are just a few times a year for me. I actually speak to my sister-in-law more than my brothers, but hey, we have much more in common! We have kids very close in age,…
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Chocolate and peanut butter has to be the best flavor combo! Let’s add some healthy carbs and protein, and here’s your perfect workout, park time, any time snack! Chocolate chip peanut butter protein balls are an easy, make-ahead treat. You can keep them in the fridge for up to a week or freeze in a…
Kanopy Kids
As moms to young ones, we’re excited to tell you about Kanopy Kids, a new programming block from Kanopy, the video on demand streaming service available to public library card holders for free. In addition to Kanopy’s main catalog that offers tens of thousands of documentaries, feature films, rare titles, and classic movies, Kanopy Kids…
Watch Your Mouth!
If you know me, you know I have a very colorful way of speaking at times. I am very guilty of swearing around my kids and other people’s, too (not intentionally). Sorry! Dammit! Is it just me, or do most moms swear more after having kids? Obviously, we have more stress and frustration in our…
Making Our Own Traditions
Holidays aren’t always easy or perfect when you have a blended family, but with some preparation and not getting hung up on the actual day, they can go smoothly and be fun! Even if you can’t be together as a family on a holiday, you can make your own traditions and celebrate on a different…
Mixbook
For those of you who don’t know, my family and I just moved into a new home. To say life has been a little hectic would be an understatement. Not only did we move into a new home, but we’re doing some renovations at the same time, all while raising an almost 3 year old…