Motherhood – Clarks Condensed

How to Swaddle a Baby: Step-by-Step Tips for Safer, Better Sleep

Cindy Maudsley — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 21:04:42 +0000

In this post, we’ll walk through exactly how to swaddle a baby using a traditional blanket Swaddling is one of those time-tested newborn techniques that many parents swear by for helping their babies sleep more soundly. A well-done swaddle can help calm the startle reflex, mimic the coziness of the womb, and encourage longer stretches of rest. But if you’ve ever felt confused about how…

Source

20+ Best Cricut Back To School Ideas

Cindy Maudsley — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:27:02 +0000

Embracing the back-to-school season with your Cricut machine can open up a world of creativity and fun for both you and your children. With its versatile cutting and crafting capabilities, the Cricut machine offers endless possibilities for personalized back-to-school projects. Are ready for school to start? Ready or not- that time always comes back around. Your child may be feeling…

Source

15+ Screen Free Gift Idea For Toddlers

Cindy Maudsley — Sat, 26 Nov 2022 21:13:55 +0000

It can be tough to keep toddlers entertained without screens, but it’s not impossible! Here are 15 screen-free activities that will keep your little one busy and happy. If you’re like most parents, you probably feel like your toddler is glued to a screen more often than not. When it comes to gifting toddlers, screen-free gifts are always a good choice. Toddlers are active…

Source

The Ultimate Class Party Guide: Ideas, Games, Tips and More!

Cindy Maudsley — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 14:14:17 +0000

Are you in charge of your child’s classroom party? Or maybe you are a teacher who wants to do something fun for your students. Either way- a classroom party is a great way to bring fun and excitement into the classroom for holidays and other occasions. We will break down everything you need to know in order to plan a classroom party including THE most popular classroom party ideas out there.

Source

Bedrest Survival Kit: Tips and Tricks

Cindy Maudsley — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 20:12:38 +0000

If you end up on Bed Rest during your pregnancy or for an injury or illness you will want a few things around to help make your life more comfortable and convenient. Pregnancy is typically a joyful and happy time but that doesn’t mean there can’t be a few set backs or moments of fear and worry, too. According to AmericanPregnancy.org, bed rest can be ordered for a number…

Source

Pregnancy During Covid: Stories from Real Moms and What to Expect

Cindy Maudsley — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 17:11:00 +0000

Face masks and waiting in the car for an appointment. Ultrasounds by yourself. No visitors in the hospital. Chances are, this isn’t what a mom dreams about when it comes to pregnancy and giving birth. But in the year 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the earth, pregnancy and child birth look different. I always say things rarely go as planned when it comes to…

Source

30+ Box of Sunshine Ideas + Free Printables

Cindy Maudsley — Fri, 08 May 2020 14:43:00 +0000

A Box of Sunshine is the PERFECT way to brighten someone’s day. They can be simple or fancy – there are so many fun ideas for what you could put in them. Here are over 30 inexpensive ideas that anyone could enjoy. We are also including a free printable to make this even easier to do! We all have tough times in our lives, but one thing that has helped me through those times is the…

Source

The Best Baby Shower Gifts Ideas – Ideas from Real Moms

Katie Clark — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Picking a gift for a mom-to-be isn’t always easy – but there are some gifts that are sure to be a hit every time. Here are the best baby shower gifts ideas – compiled from ideas from actual moms and what they received. I think everyone wants to pick out a baby shower gift the mom will love. Whenever I’m picking out a gift for a mom to be, I scour over their registry…

Source

10 Things I Wish I’d Known About C-Section Recovery (And FAQs)

Brittany Greene — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 12:45:11 +0000

Recovering from a c-section can be difficult – but the more you are prepared for the recovery, the better of you are. Here are 10 things you may not know about recovering from a c-section from a mom who has been there! “It was a huge help at a moment when I needed a win. I needed anything that would help me feel like I wasn’t going to totally fail at this whole mom thing the first day.

Source

Morning Sickness Remedies: Believe Me, I’ve Tried Them All

Katie Clark — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 05:55:00 +0000

Morning sickness sucks. There’s no way around it – here is my best advice for surviving morning sickness, along with morning sickness remedies that *somewhat* helped. I vote that they rename morning sickness. It really gives people false expectations that once they get through the sickness in the morning, it won’t come back the rest of the day. Don’t get me wrong; when I was pregnant…

Source