Oh, baby! Those little bundles of joy can cost a small fortune, and that’s just getting them home from the hospital! After having 4 children, I have found a few ways to lessen the financial strain in different areas. What is the first thing most women want to buy when they *suspect* that they maybe, […]
Mornings can be extra stressful for mothers you have so much to do and so little time! Get the kids to school, get breakfast ready, get yourself ready, walk the dog or feed the animals, just way too much to bother with looking great everyday. That’s not fair to you though, looking good […]
Not all kids enjoy bath time but I am very fortunate that my son loves it. Here’s a list of activities he always enjoys doing in the tub, and it sure gets his attention when I mention it’s Bath Play Time. Hopefully these games, some inspired from Babble, can help encourage other children that are […]
Have you ever been stumped on gift ideas for friends with a newborn baby at home? Fret no more! We’re sure as long as you keep it practical any gift would be great. Here are five gifts any new set of parents would love and appreciate! Now, without further ado: Chocolate Covered Strawberries With a […]
Houston is by no means a frozen tundra, but it can sure feel that way with the cold winds and sporadic winter temperatures all season. Other than busting out the heavier moisturizer when my skin starts to feel dry, I also like to give myself a soothing winter full body scrub (I try to do […]
The scents of the season will make your whole home smell festive. This very simple Hello Newlywed Life stove-top potpourri recipe can help you and the family get into the holiday spirit! What you will need: – 3 clementines or oranges, quartered – 2-3 sprigs of rosemary – ½ tsp of pumpkin spice – 3 cups of water – ½ […]
Mason jars are certainly back in style for home decor use, but we also found some great ways to reuse those jars for gift giving as well. You can hand out small, thoughtful gifts to almost anyone in your life. We picked three different people who could use a pick me up and found these […]
With fall upon us the cold and flu season is here. Everywhere you turn someone is either coughing, sneezing, or has a running nose. It can be frightening; no one has time to feel bad, but its even worse getting a sick house! So here are a few ways to help prevent your family from getting […]
Massages aren’t just for adults; babies and children can find it soothing too. This pressure point chart is a great way to help your baby or child to relax. It might just end up putting them to sleep! Next time your baby is a bit fussy and can’t fall asleep try these pressure points on their […]
We found a Houston Chronicle article recently that measured all of the wait times of various Houston emergency rooms. This is fantastic information to have on hand, because when you see your kids in pain the last thing you want to do is make them wait to see a doctor. We are bringing you the […]
