If I can steal you away for a few minutes from your absolutely, incredibly hectic life, I have something to share with you sweet mama. Everything you do, day in and day out matters. It may not feel like it as you’re picking up food off the floor that you cut into perfect toddler-sized bites only to be told it doesn’t taste good. It may not feel like you matter when you pass the mirror and see yourself, almost unrecognizable to the person you … [Read more...]
Easy Homemade Baby Wipes
Having a baby is filled with sweet smelling baby clothes and baby breath and tiny finger and toes...BUT it is also filled with a great deal of diaper duty! If you would like to save some money, avoid harsh chemicals and have a few minutes of extra time you can easily make your own homemade scent-free baby wipes, perfect for that sensitive baby bottom. Homemade Scent-Free Baby Wipes Recipe What you will need: 1 roll of quality, thick paper … [Read more...]
Motherhood Is Loud
Motherhood Is Loud Motherhood is a life-altering, heart-warming, exhilarating journey– it is all these things and more - it is everything - but it is not quiet, Motherhood is loud! Babies are quick to prepare us for the new normal of noise by crying at the first ability they can open those sweet little lips! As mothers, we quickly learn to pick up on baby’s cues and work to settle them by running through the diaper check, hunger check, rocking … [Read more...]
Healthy, Homemade Larabar Recipe
If you haven't tasted a Larabar yet, you will be pleasantly surprised by just how delicious something that is healthy, and void of sugar and preservatives could taste! Larabars are made from a base of dates and include variations of dried fruit and/or nuts and come in many different flavors. The only trouble is that, even on sale, a single Larabar costs a dollar a piece! That's some expensive snacking. The good news is that you can easily make … [Read more...]
Sleep When the Baby Sleeps?
Almost every new mother has received the sage advice to sleep when the baby sleeps. This is a wonderful piece of advice if only life weren’t filled with complexities and exceptions. Some of these exceptions include moms who have a toddler or two or more underfoot who will not sleep at the same time as the baby is sleeping, or the mom who is juggling working from home who needs that precious naptime to catch up on email or return a phone call, or … [Read more...]
What We Do for New Moms…
We often get asked exactly what we do you do for new moms? This post gives a looks into a typical day of one of our Care For Mom Caregivers. Today I am caring for a mom with a newborn. Before I leave, I give her a call and ask her if she would like me to pick anything up at the grocery store. She lets out a sign of relief and asks if I wouldn’t mind stopping and picking up a package of newborn diapers and fragrance free wipes. I happily agree … [Read more...]
This Mother’s Day 2015 – Give the Gift of Care
Flowers are nice, but care is better! This Mother's Day give the gift of care, a gift that says you are so special and loved! Moms work so very hard and often put everyone else's needs before their own - treat that special mom in your life with a Care For Moms gift package. And just for Mother's Day we are offering 10% off our package prices (order must be made before Mother's Day but can be used at anytime thereafter). Our Care For Moms … [Read more...]