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Episode #130: New Year, Same Me

Episode #130: New Year, Same Me

We are excited to be kicking off a new season today because we missed you. Today, we are talking about our New Year’s plans for 2022, working from home, and we’re introducing a new funny segment. You can stream the episode here, on the blog, or on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, and Stitcher. You can find the podcast posts archive here. A big thank you to our sponsors! Check out the offers from Bite, How to Buy a Home Podcast, Shopify, and Girlfriend Collective. And, if you’re looking for a specific code you heard on the podcast, you can see a full list...

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This IG Account Shares Interesting Historical Facts The World Should Not Forget (120 Pics)

This IG Account Shares Interesting Historical Facts The World Should Not Forget (120 Pics)

Carl Sagan once said, “You have to know the past to understand the present.” While some may think that history is just a whole lot of dates and names, it’s actually much more than that. In fact, it’s the little details that help you to get a deeper knowledge of a certain era or event, and let you figure out why things happened the way they did. If you’re always searching for new tidbits of information and find yourself trying to expand your mental horizons, we’ve got you covered. Just take a look at this Instagram account dedicated to making...

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Christmas 2021: Christmas Elves, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day

Christmas 2021: Christmas Elves, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day

Our tradition of giving "experiences" instead of "things" for Christmas and birthdays continues.  Santa does bring some practical & educational gifts.  And all the siblings make homemade presents for each other.  Our little elves were very busy the week before Christmas.  Miss L painted wooden beads that she found in our craft cupboard and made bracelets for everyone in our family. Not to be outdone Baby A made a big craft area glitter mess... This is him mirroring my uh-oh face, I think.Brother S made a wonderful little blue truck for Baby A, which he loves to play with.  He also made...

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Black-Owned Businesses for Babies & New Moms

Black-Owned Businesses for Babies & New Moms

Discover new favorite finds or find out more about companies you already love with these Black-owned online businesses that sell must-have items for pregnant women, new moms, babies and toddlers. From pregnancy necessities and breastfeeding support to clothes, books and toys, these companies were built with quality and representation in mind. photo: Yinibini Baby Yinibini BabyWe love the cute designs that are hand-screen-printed on organic cotton onesies. In addition to baby clothes, Soyini George's shop also sells bibs, books, toys, teethers and more. Shop at yinibinibaby.com Happy MangoGet baby gear, nursery necessities, toys, clothes and everything you need for bathing...

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Educational Insights Hoppy Floppy’s Happy Hunt Matching Preschool Board Game – Only $10!

Educational Insights Hoppy Floppy’s Happy Hunt Matching Preschool Board Game – Only $10!

Great game that teaches matching skills as well! Head over to Amazon where you can get this Educational Insights Hoppy Floppy’s Happy Hunt Matching Preschool Board Game for only $10! (Reg. $17.99) Details include: COLOR MATCHING PRESCHOOL GAME: Hoppy Floppy needs your help hunting colorful carrots! Fill your basket first and you win! For 2-4 players, perfect for ages 3+ BUILD FINE MOTOR SKILLS: Use the Hoppy Floppy squeezer to develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and pre-handwriting skills FIRST BOARD GAME TO PLAY IN GROUPS: Hoppy Floppy makes the perfect first board game with easy to follow instructions for...

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