This Week’s Baby Bargains

Who doesn’t love a great deal on baby stuff? I am compulsive with saving money in regards to nearly everything. Call me cheap, but with 4 of them kids money isn’t growing on trees!

I write a weekly round up on Babble of the best baby bargains. This week’s bargains include a tandem stroller, Plum Organic baby food pouches and exersaucer and more. View the deals and baby bargains on Babble!

Croup is an Evil Monster

croup got my baby

What is croup?

While I like to think of croup as some ugly evil monster that has stolen my babies for the last few weeks, it is actually an infection in the upper airway that leads to swelling inside the throat. This nasty monster interferes with normal breathing and creates a barking type sound when your child coughs.

It’s ugly. It’s scary. I hate it. Now 3 of them kids have been attacked by it!

It’s what I’m Babbling -> The Croup Got My Babies

7 Things to Have Around the House for Sick Kids

7 things to have handy for sick kidsNothing is worse then having to run to the closest 24-hour store (which is usually not very close!) to pick up this or that when your kids are sick.

Keep these 7 must-have items handy to make your life easier when baby is sick:

It’s what I’m Babbling -> 7 Things to Have Handy When Baby is Sick

Babies Grow Up & Other Harsh Realities of Parenthood

babies grow upAfter chatting with a group of moms that all happen to have 1 child each, under the age of 3 – it hit me. They have no idea what will become of their sweet child.

As a first time parent, I was in the same boat. I had no idea what the realities of the next several years would be.

Before I go further, know this – I am an optimist at heart but what I am about to say sounds like a total Debbie Downer.

That sweet child won’t be sweet forever.

It’s what I’m babbling -> Babies Grow Up 

What Things Do You Miss About Your Baby Being a Baby?