Real Clever Moms

I’ve recently found a sewing blog I love… despite the fact that I don’t have a daughter, and I barely have time to sew. Nevertheless, Kathleen’s sweet creations inspire me, and I love the fact that in addition to sewing for her girlies, she also finds time to sew giveaways. Check out the Pinata Pinafore […]

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Over here at Real Clever Moms, we love giveaways. We are suckers for giveaways. We skirt very close to being OBSESSED with giveaways for moms, new parents, and people in general. So, we want to share some of the excitement with you. mod*mom has some of the best giveaways we have seen, including bedding from […]

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In honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, we’ve got some fun, green ideas. Feel free to use them any day.
1. Recycle a Board Book into a Lift the Flap Book for your Toddler
Repurposed books are all the rage now among artsy types, but your kiddo won’t care about that. What she will enjoy is lifting the flaps […]

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This is easily the best applesauce I have ever tasted. Warm, it would be delicious over vanilla ice cream. If you have access to organic fruits, you can make it all organic. Who knew applesauce could be so exciting and so simple?

Healthy Homemade Applesauce
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Zest and juice of 1-2 large navel […]

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Okay, we admit it: this post is really for moms who knit. And how many moms who knit also have TIME to knit??!! Not so many, we know. But this is the cutest knitted sweater ever, and we wanted to share the link to the pattern so that you can drool or dream about when […]

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Sometimes, you just have to share the love… and these booties do the same. Hand crocheted and felted by a mother-daughter team based in Portland, these darling booties will keep your baby’s feet warm, and a smile on her face. (Boys’ designs available, too!) Click on the picture at left to visit Pretty Little.

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I thought I would be such a healthy mom: all natural and organic foods, no sugars, make all my own baby food, and breastfeed exclusively for at least six months. Truth be told, I’ve slipped a little bit, but I have learned some quick tips for preparing easy, healthy, natural baby foods:

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It’s heartbreaking to see your newborn suffering from colic. You feel so helpless, not to mention tired and worried. The first thing to do if you’re not sure that your baby actually has colic or some other ailment is to see your pediatrician. He or she will be able to confirm whether your baby is […]

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Now that you’ve had your baby and all the worries of impending motherhood are behind you, you’ve got a new task on your hands. It’s one that faces most new moms: how to lose the baby bulge?
It’s important not try to rush it too much. The Hollywood-inspired “baby race” to see who loses the baby […]

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You’re exhausted, moody and can’t even think straight! Does this sound familiar? Most parents suffer from sleep deprivation at some point. Even those who have babies who are good sleepers eventually have to deal with getting their toddlers to stay in bed at night.
To make matters worse, parents find so much conflicting information as […]

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