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Sleepless Mom

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Grandma's Corner

Fluffy Slime Recipe

April 11, 2018

Come on moms, you know slime is all the rage now! Naturally, you think “slime” and automatically cringe at the thought of it sticking to your brand new couches. I know I did! But the kids really do love it, and it keeps them busy for hours…AND it’s safe and mess free! Check out this…

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Cookie Dough Safety

February 5, 2018

Cookie baking isn’t just for Christmas time. In my household, we bake cookies for almost every holiday, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. I’ve always enjoyed baking with my children, and now, my grandchildren. We take cookie baking very seriously in my house, so I always made sure to have my favorite sugar cookie recipe…

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Baby Proofing For Grandbabies

December 22, 2017

Baby Proofing For Grandbabies

It’s the season for family and with that, comes my Swiss grandbaby, Audrey. Since Stacie gave birth to Audrey last year, I’m now able to look forward to not only Stacie and Joel visiting, but also my little Audrey. My first granddaughter, Sophie, wasn’t as active or curious like my Audrey is. I learned very…

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Sophie Loves Jake!

November 17, 2017

We used to say, “It’s Sophie’s world and we just live in it.” She definitely was the little star in our family. So, naturally when baby Jake was born, we were a little concerned about Miss Sophie sharing the spotlight. I don’t know how she knows, but she knows baby Jake is HER brother! She…

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Welcoming The Newest Grandchild!

October 2, 2017

Jake Warren Carlson with mom and grandma

Announcing, Jake Warren Carlson! Delivery day went smoothly and Jessica was a rockstar during the entire process. Daddy received the honor of cutting the cord attached to his brand new son. To see Jessica holding her new son, with tears streaming down her face, there was no way I wasn’t going to cry, too! I…

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So, I Have Been Asked To Be In The Delivery Room… Grandma’s Birthing Plan!

September 6, 2017

Grandma's Birthing Plan - what to do when your daughter invites you into the labor and delivery room.

When my daughter asked if I would be in the delivery room with her and her husband, I almost cried with happiness. It was an honor to be asked, to say the least. I couldn’t have been offered a greater gift. When their first baby was born, I spent the night in the waiting room…

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Grandma To The Rescue!

August 12, 2017

Two years ago my very first grandchild was born. The last two years have been eventful, exciting, and full of love. I guess having little ones around tends to bring out the best in all of us. Now my oldest daughter, Jessica, will soon be a mother for the second time. Which means little Sophie,…

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Choosing Your Grandparent Name

June 12, 2017

One of the most important name choices you will make in your life - choosing your grandparent name.

When I first learned I was going to be a Grandmother, I was over the moon. Wow, a new journey in my life! After all, I had never been a grandparent before. I knew this new chapter in my life was going to be fun, but then I thought, “What will my ‘grandmother’ name be?” At first I…

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Introducing Music To Your Children

April 28, 2017

Little ones love to express themselves through music. Teaching your toddler or preschooler happy and silly songs with just a few lines, teaches repetition and memorization.

Ever wonder how a year old baby knows how to “dance” even before learning to speak full sentences? I think it may be the beat of the music, since I am pretty sure they don’t understand the lyrics just quite yet. Introducing Music To Your Children They say music is the universal language. Almost everyone enjoys…

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The Importance Of Doing Puzzles With Grandma

March 28, 2017

You have your grandchildren for the day, and it’s cold and raining outside…How about making some hot cocoa and pulling out a puzzle? Everyone loves the challenge of completing a puzzle! The Importance Of Doing Puzzles With Grandma Puzzles are a great way to spend valuable time interacting with your grandchildren. But, did you know…

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Introducing Reading At An Early Age

February 14, 2017

Early reading is important for your child's development. Use these tips to get your child interested in reading at an early age.

It is important to encourage the love of reading early. Reading books with your child at a young age creates a loving and connected environment. Inspiring the love of reading early reinforces basic sounds that form words and create language. Children who love having a book read to them are more motivated to want to learn…

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Cooking With Grandma

January 29, 2017

Baking and cooking with grandma is an exciting adventure for most little girls. These are warm memories I will forever cherish, and will always smile when I think of her and I in that kitchen.

When you smell a fresh baked pie, or perhaps a juicy pot roast in the oven, what do you think of? For me, these smells trigger memories of my dear grandmother and I in her kitchen. Baking and cooking with grandma is an exciting adventure for most little girls, and when I would come to visit,…

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About Jessica

Jessica Sleepless Mom Welcome sleepless moms! I haven’t had a full nights rest in over 2 years. Why, you ask? Because like you, juggling a toddler and a baby, working, and finding time for myself has left me sleepless, yet full of joy.

The inspiration for my blog came from tirelessly searching online for the answers new moms have, just to find out there is no right answer. My hope and vision is to create a community for moms to comment and share real life stories with one another when Google just isn’t cutting it. Whether you have specific questions or just want to comment and relate, this is your space to ask your fellow moms advice and know you’re not the only one that screws up from time to time.

I have assembled a well-rounded team that’s here to share their struggles and successes with you, as well as offer support in any way possible. This is an interactive site and we are here to cater to your mom needs. Please feel free to contact our team members with new topics you want us to tackle or even simple questions about motherhood. That’s what we are here for….
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