. "A mom’s satisfaction with her life is more important to a young child’s social and emotional skills than her education, income or job status.". Focusing on the right things . Last week at 26 weeks pregnant my nausea returned, I started to experience extreme headaches, and I felt like all of a sudden I was riding an emotional hormonal rollercoaster. So instead of focusing on what I needed to do to feel better (like taking time to rest, calling my doctor to discuss my feelings of depression, and change my acid reflux medicine), I started obsessing over everything I had been neglecting. I worried about about practicing letters more with my five year old, and colors with my two year old, and how many unanswered emails I'd allowed to build up. One night while lying in bed I read the quote above on Bel & Beau's feed and I realized that no matter how many emails I answered, or how many letters I taught my children, none of that would mean anything if I wasn't first taking care of myself. .
Sometimes we find ourselves trying too hard to create a picture-perfect, instagram-worthy childhood for our kids. That's all good, but it should at least be EASY! Here are some of our favorite simple ways the Tubby Todd Family shows love for our kids while they're doing our favorite thing — taking a bath!.
We love to see how families use Tubby Todd every day. Follow along this series, A Day with the Basics! If you use Tubby Todd in your home, be sure to tag @_themamablog and #adaywiththebasics to share! . We're big fans of Isobel's elegant approach to everyday living. She's a rockstar and somehow manages to look great everywhere she goes! Our BASICS Bundle is the perfect thing to help her keep those boys of hers fresh & clean all day long.
. The second trimester is the most fun because you start to feel a little better (hopefully!) and your bump is big enough to really wear some fun pieces. But, it isn't so big yet that you have a hard time finding things to cover your belly. Seeing as this is my third time around, I now know to embrace the belly of the second trimester and love it with all of my heart. As I mentioned here I have found it incredibly helpful mentally and emotionally to add a few reasonable items to your wardrobe each trimester to help you face the growth and discomfort your body is experiencing. I found a few pieces this month that I love and can't wait to share!.
ASHLEY NIELSON » @ashleyanielson » writingrainbows.blogspot.com Our whole family uses Tubby Todd wash. After getting our first bottle, I filled up a little travel container and stuck it in the hospital bag for my sister — I had refused to let them bathe Simon using the "hospital recommended' brand because it's so full of yucky stuff. The Everyday Lotion is probably our most fought after Tubby Todd. I was keeping our bottle at the changing table to apply after bath-time and at night before bed, and it kept going missing! Finally I realized Marcus had abandoned his normal lotion. .
MARY LAUREN » @marylauren » headedsomewhere.com Since trying Tubby Todd for the first time, we haven't used anything else on Ezra's sensitive skin. I love that every product is 100% natural and made with essential oils that I know are great for my little guy's skin. The lavender hair and body wash is my favorite for Ezra AND myself! And I take the dream cream with me everywhere. It's perfect after long beach days or after being out in the sun at the park. We love Tubby Todd!.
. Tubby Todd helps keep your little ones fresh & clean from morning til night! Our BASICS Gift Set helps tackle spit up, diaper rash, spaghetti disasters, and everything in between. Here's our favorite ways to use each product throughout the day:.
Just when I thought I was an expert on pregnancy (having two babies qualifies you as an expert, right?) I was proven wrong. I've learned so much being pregnant the third time around! Here are 7 things I've finally learned about my body this time around:
. . Clearing up eczema is no joke! Our family has tried so many products and none of them worked for Walker's sensitive skin. We created Tubby Todd with sensitive-skinned babies in mind, and surprise — it's also proven to be a great solution for a lot of families!. Our BASICS bundle has six natural bath products that are extra-mild and plant-based. It's worked miracles for not only my family, but many of yours as well! Here's how to use each product in our BASICS bundle:.
. . After a week of sledding, skiing, hiking and playing in the cold and snow, we came home with a few tips for using our products during these harsh winter months. Here are three tips for keeping skin smooth all year long! .
A few weeks ago my two year old started crying about something small. My husband was home and I heard him in the other room talking Walker through his meltdown. The crying stopped quickly and a few minutes later I heard Walker yelling (in a surprisingly happy voice), "I feel strong!" He came in and repeated what his dad had...
. Those first few months of pregnancy can be tough for so many reasons. Believe me, I know! Nausea, hormones and exhaustion are just a few of the reasons that make it tough to get up and get out of the house every single day. This pregnancy I made a few really great purchases my first trimester that helped me make it through comfortably, and gave me something to look forward to wearing when I felt too sick to shimmy into my skinny jeans. Here's my list: