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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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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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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New mothers tend to go through the day with one eye open and one eye shut. Sleep can become a distant memory. Your newborn started out sleeping in spurts throughout the night and as baby grew, her sleeping spurts grew longer and longer until finally she slept through one whole night.
As infants grow into toddlers, […]

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Toddlers are full of energy. To them, the whole world is just one big adventure. So, just how do you keep these little explorers busy?
Here are a few fun and educational activities you can share with your toddler:

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Some very lucky parents find their child easily potty trains without many difficulties. Other parents aren’t so lucky. Some will try for months without result or, just as they are making progress, the child seems to regress.
It’s not easy trying to decide what age is right to begin potty training. The recommended age by many […]

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It’s no secret that toddlers love to snack. In fact, left to their own devices, a lot of kids would rather snack all day than sit down to full meals. With so many snack times, how do you keep snacks exciting and fun? Here are a few healthy and fun ideas:
Fruit on a Stick […]

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Toddlers, ever going, never tiring and ultimately chaotic… so just how do you find enough activities to keep them entertained?
Toddlers aren’t old enough to entertain themselves or get involved in pretend play (without a little help), which means it’s up to you to keep them entertained and happy. The best activities for toddlers are fun-filled […]

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Toddlers certainly have their own ideas about what they want or don’t want. Unfortunately, going to bed falls into the “don’t want” category. Getting a cranky toddler to go to bed is no walk in the park.
The best thing you can do is to establish a bedtime routine for your toddler. Toddlers need a […]

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If you’re the parent of a toddler I’m sure at some point you have experienced the above named syndrome, and if you haven’t, beware… It’s bound to crop up in the not-too-distant future.
The first thing you should know is that your toddler is experiencing a very normal part of development. Even the most reasonable of […]

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