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How To Get Your Home Ready For Your Baby

by LifeAsMama September 20, 2019
written by LifeAsMama

Becoming a parent can be so stressful. There are so many things that you need to get done and so many changes to your body happening at the same time. However, getting your home ready doesn’t need to be complicated. There are three main things that you need to do to get your home ready for baby – get the furniture you need, pick out some fun toys and do your best to babyproof the spaces your baby will be in. 

Acquire Furniture

You are going to need a crib for your baby, even if you plan on co-sleeping for any stretch of time. You can even get ones that transition into a toddler bed and even a full-sized bed so that you have a little more time with a fairly large purchase before it needs to be returned. You’ll need to make sure you get one with a comfortable mattress in it so that you don’t have any additional issues.

You will also need to get enough storage for your baby’s things. This doesn’t have to be expensive. If you have friends or family that have had kids, chances are they have some things that they can pass your way. You can also usually find kid’s storage furniture for cheap on the Facebook marketplace and from thrift stores, which is a great way to make your life – and your wallet – greener. 

Find Stimulating Toys

Gender shouldn’t play into the kind of toys your baby gets. Make sure that you have a variety to choose from so you can see what things your child gravitates toward. As for the rest of the toys that your child wants nothing to do with, think about reselling them or donating them to a local charity. That way, your home will have a little bit less stuff for you to have to tidy up later on and you’ll be helping someone else’s baby out.

Babyproof Your Home

Babies have an almost magical ability to injure themselves on anything and everything in their paths. It’s kind of impressive. However, as a parent, your job is to do everything you can to keep your baby safe. 

With that in mind, you need to make sure that anything made of glass or easily breakable is moved far, far out of your baby’s reach. If you have tall shelves that are not built into the wall, do your best to keep your baby away from them to avoid any tipping issues. 

You should also pad any sharp corners that you have in the room. This will save you a lot of tears and headaches in the long run from babies grabbing them or running into them.

Last but not least, put babyproof handles on doors to anywhere that your baby could get into trouble. This means kitchen cabinets, bathrooms, even older kids’ bedrooms. By limiting the space that your baby is in, you will keep them just a little bit safer every day. As they get older and more responsible for their own bodies, you can start to open the house up a little more. 

If you aren’t sure about something, don’t be afraid to reach out to your support network, whether that is online or in person. Other parents will have some advice that might work out well for you and your family. 

About the Author

Heather Viera is a lifestyle expert and researcher for FamilyLivingToday.com. She is dedicated to achieving a balanced lifestyle, even with two small children and a full-time career. In the little free time she has, she enjoys hiking with her partner and taking her dog to the beach.

 

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These Felt Letter Boards Are Perfect For Everyday Inspiration & Announcements

by Amber King June 5, 2019
written by Amber King

Timeless and trendy, felt letter boards are a simple concept with a whole lot of potential. Popular in decades past, these practical message boards are in full-on comeback mode, and that’s in part thanks to Pamela. Pamela is a wife, mother, and thanks to her persistence, perseverance, and vision, she’s now co-owner of her very own business. Felt Like Sharing is a family-run business offering other families the opportunity to express life’s moments in unique ways. These aren’t your average letter boards, ladies. They’re colorful, sturdy, customizable, and the story behind their creation is inspiring. 

The Start

For most of her life, Pamela lived the daily work-life grind we’re all too familiar with. A career, a family, and finding ways to create balance between the two. When felt letter boards came back in style, Pamela fondly remembered similar boards from her childhood. But in a time with color, creativity, and inspiration all around, she also saw potential to follow a passion and an opportunity to change her life for the better. 

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Image courtesy of Pamela & Felt Like Sharing

Pamela’s husband and Felt Like Sharing co-owner, Ryan, jokes the business is all thanks to his wife’s persistence. She thought of something she wanted, and with a bit of wifely persuasion, she convinced her husband to jump on board. Together, they decided to remake and improve the felt letter boards that were quickly regaining popularity. Pamela wanted color, quality, and affordability, and she made it happen with Felt Like Sharing.

The Boards

A letter board from Felt Like Sharing is a sustainable sign choice that is truly built to last. The frames are made from American Oak with a light finish to prevent staining from body oils and lotions over time. The felt is thick, synthetic, and most importantly, rich in color. There are 25 bold and beautiful colors to choose from, and according to Pamela, most shades in the Colorblock Collection are exclusive to Felt Like Sharing. 

 

With a solid backdrop, Felt Like Sharing also includes quality hanging hardware appropriate for the size of the board, and there are nine different letter sets to choose from. With four different board sizes and all those color options, there are countless ways to personalize each message.

The Growth

Felt Like Sharing officially launched with their original Memo 10″ x 10″ letter board in nine colors in July 2017. It took a lot of planning and perseverance to get to that point, but the company was thrilled to experience almost instant success. Instragammers, moms, teachers, beauty consultants, and everyone else fell in love with the cute and colorful boards. Felt Like Sharing earned unsponsored posts by OhJoy! and Young House Love and ended up selling out of their two most popular colors. 

 

Since then, Pamela and Ryan have left their old lives behind and have dedicated themselves to their small (but getting bigger) business. Pamela told LifeAsMama,

“Owning my business has opened my eyes to what is possible for us to create. A vision I dream up CAN become reality. Felt Like Sharing has also introduced me to several other like-minded business women. Now in 2019, I feel anyone can own their own business.”

Like many 21st century women, Pamela is realizing she really can have it all when it comes to that work-life balance we talked about earlier. She’s free to be mommy, but she still finds time be the boss babe behind Felt Like Sharing.

“I squeeze in work when I have sitters, when the kids are napping, and in the evening. Having a place to be my creative self helps keep my life balanced.”

 

Your Inspiration

Whether you’re celebrating a family milestone, looking for living room decor ideas, or need a creative way to display messages for your own small business, Pamela has seen her felt letter boards take on new life with every purchase. 

A college library bought the boards as reusable signage for annual events, a department store uses them to advertise special promotions at their makeup counters, and there’s even a restaurant with an entire wall of letter boards to display their menu. 

 

They’re perfect for inspirational quotes, social media announcements, flat-lay photography, weddings, parties, and pretty much anything else involving a message, moment, or special memory.

Head to the Felt Like Sharing website to browse through their many colors and pick out your perfect board. Next, the Felt Like Sharing Instagram is a gold mine of inspiration. And don’t forget to snap a pic of your unique message and use #feltlikesharing to share your ideas with others!

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Hey, Moms! Love Wine? Winc Wine Club Has Got You Covered!

by Modi Ramos May 30, 2019
written by Modi Ramos

I think it goes without saying that most moms love wine. It’s this “mom juice” that relaxes us after a long day and helps us unwind. Whether you like to sip yours on the patio, in a luxurious bubble bath once the kids are asleep, or just chilling out watching your favorite shows on DVR, wine is the perfect way to relax for almost any occasion.

But what about when you’ve had a particularly long day, and you are too lazy or simply too tired to run to the store for a bottle of vino? Winc.com has got you covered!

Hundreds of thousands of wine lovers just like you and me have tried Winc and fallen in love with its mission: to make great wine accessible to you, all while being totally convenient.

About Winc Wines…

Winc was founded in 2012 by Xander Oxman and Geoff McFarlane because of a shared belief that wine should be more accessible: simpler to get and easier to enjoy. They joined forces with winemaker and sommelier Brian Smith to build a personalized wine club that has quickly grown into Winc—a California-based winery offering an online membership experience, with wines that are featured at select retailers and restaurants nationwide.

Moms have enough on their plate, and there’s something nice about someone else making recommendations for you at the end of the day. When you sign up with Winc, there’s a brief quiz to gain insight into your preferences and tastes, so that their wine connoisseurs can make suggestions for you based on your likes. It’s appropriately titled the “Palate Profile Quiz” — and you’ll quickly see why as you complete the fun 6-question quiz!

The booklets and Winc straws were certainly a nice touch when my order arrived!

For my order, I was pleasantly surprised once my lovely shipment arrived. I’d chosen all reds, as I’m a bubbly or red wine gal, and there was one bottle in particular that really wowed me and my palate. (It was the TNL if you’re wondering, so.good.)

Life is all about options, and so is Winc!

Shipments come equipped with FedEx tracking, and it’s important that someone age 21 is available for the delivery. Sorry, moms, wine can’t be left on your doorstep…or handed over to a toddler!

With Winc, there’s no firm contract or worry about being stuck with wine that you aren’t crazy about. Everything is clearly laid out for you on their website, and their main goal is for you, their valued customer, to love the wine that you’re drinking.

The Winc commitment to you:

I’ve tried a few different wine clubs, but Winc is hands down my preferred choice. Not only are the wines delicious, but the palate quiz certainly made a difference because my selections were enjoyed down to the last drop. We know that you will love Winc as much as we do. To get you started, we want to offer you $20 off your first order!

If you’re ready to see what Winc is all about, we have a special offer code just for our loyal LifeAsMama readers. To get started, all you have to do is visit trywinc.com/lifeasmama OR use lifeasmama at checkout through winc.com.

Really, it’s just that simple to have wonderful hand-picked wine just for you sent right to your front door.

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