Our Fall Family Bucket List
Our Fall Family Bucket List
The leaves are changing, the weather is getting colder, you can finally start your morning with a hot cup pumpkin spice latte... Which can only mean one thing.It's Fall!My favorite time of the year and it's just beginning! It also means my husband is home more! His work travel schedule ramps up during the summer, but starts to slow down during the fall and winter months. My boys and I have loved having him home more!Our Fall started out a bit rocky, but now we're filling it with as many fall festivities as we can!
Our Fall Family Adventure
It's only a few short weeks into Fall and we're already loving it!I asked my kids what they wanted to do this Fall and they quickly made up their lists. I thought I'd have to help them decide what they wanted to add to their Fall bucket lists, but they sat down at the table and drew it up all day!I loved seeing them so excited about Fall because it's been my favorite season since I was their age. Here are a few of the items on their lists!
Learn A New Sport
Football season has begun and my kids are now obsessed with it! As soon as my husband gets home from a trip, he's greeted with three little boys and a football. It doesn't matter what time it is, they all beg to go outside and throw it around!This is the first time I've noticed the two big kids actually interested in how to play. They're asking where to put their fingers and how to throw better. I love seeing the smile on my husband's face as he teaches them. He's so proud of them and loves being able to teach them.
Go On An Early Morning Walk
Early morning walks have always been a favorite in our house. It all changes when the weather gets cooler. We all grab our nature journals, a hot cup of hot cocoa or coffee for momma, and go on our early morning adventure.We live in a quiet little neighborhood so it's perfect for all of our stops along the way. The boys look for special rocks, sticks, and leaves as I take as many pictures of them as I can. I love seeing their little friendships bloom and change as they get older.My youngest is getting to a point where he wants to be just like his big brothers. He watches every move they make and tries to copy it all.
Make A New Halloween Treat
With three kids and a traveling husband, homemade snacks aren't always a top priority. All of that changed this year when my kids were the ones begging to make them!These little monster treats were so easy to make and required very little work for momma. All you need is white chocolate, a little coconut oil, and pretzels. Mix up your chocolate and oil then dip your pretzels. Voila. So simple. Then hand them over to your kids and let them go crazy.
Fall Family Bucket List
Here's the rest of our Fall bucket list! We've marked a few off our list, but have so many more to go! Join us for your very own Fall adventure.
Let us see what you're crossing off your bucket list by posting it and tag us #AIWTribe!
How To Prepare For A Multicultural Family
How To Prepare For A Multicultural Family
While I was pregnant, I found myself daydreaming over my little baby. I wondered what he would look like, what type of personality he would have, and how my life was going to change forever.
As a mother expecting a multiracial baby there were a few other things that came to my mind as well. I started to wonder how I would raise a biracial child.
How would I be able to blend cultures in their life?
Would I be able to show them the best from both of their cultures?
Would it be possible to teach them about Indian culture as I was just learning myself?
I had to remind myself I had time to figure it all out. My baby wouldn't come out expecting me to have their whole life planned out. All my baby wanted was my love, cuddles, and kisses right away.
When people ask me how they can prepare for their own multicultural family I talk to them about three things that have helped my family tremendously.
Start Building A Foundation Of Communication
As I welcomed my newborn into my life, I quickly realized how important communication was in our family. Raising a biracial child means you're going to have to talk about everything from racial identity to what they want to be when they grow up.It's important to think about how you can create open lines of communication from the beginning. Obviously, you have a few years before these communication skills will mean anything to your little one, but the more you work on it now the more natural it will be as they get older.Often times, we think we have all the time in the world and end up waiting. Even as a toddler, your children need to know they can come to you with anything.Start building this foundation in your relationship as parents and then it will be natural to continue it with your children. Your child will look to their parents to figure out what good communication looks like and whether or not it will be important to them.
Establish A Family Identity
My husband and I started to develop a family identity as soon as we got together, but it changed when we had our baby.When you welcome a child into your family, your family identity starts to change again. Now, you and your partner aren't the only important things in your lives. Now, you have a beautiful little baby you have to consider in all decisions you make. It's important to think about your family identity early on.How will your family blend cultures?What values will your family pull from your culture?What traditions do you want to pass on to your child?As you think about these things, you will begin to develop a family identity. No two family identities look exactly the same and that's what's so beautiful about it. You have the freedom to make it what you want. As time goes on, you'll even notice things changing. Things that worked at the beginning may need to be different years from now.That's ok. Your family identity will change and mold into what you need at each season. The most important thing is to discuss your values, beliefs, culture, and traditions as time passes. Then you can hear what everyone needs in each season.
Bring Diversity Into Your Child's Life
As parents of a multiracial child, it's your job as a parent to teach them the beauty in diversity. Many children face a time in their life where they struggle over being different. They want to be like their friends and look like the people they love.It's your job to remind them diversity is beautiful. How can you do this? Show them how diverse the world is.While you're pregnant, be sure to think about diversity when you register for baby items. Look for books that show main characters of different ethnic backgrounds. Find baby dolls in an array of colors. As they grow up they should see diversity as the norm.It's important to be intentional in teaching your child about the world around them. The more they learn about the world around them, the more comfortable they'll be in their own identity.
Start Preparing Today
As you prepare for your multicultural family, think about how you can begin to think about all three of these things. They're going to help you as you prepare for your new baby and throughout their childhood.
Today, I'm joining up with four beautiful mommas to talk about multicultural motherhood!
What to Expect When You’re Expecting Multiracial Babies/ De Su Mama
Will My Child Look Like Me? Thoughts from a Multicultural Mom /Raising Whasians
Books for the Multicultural Family / Are Those Your Kids
Raising Multiracial Babies: Expectations vs Reality / Baby Making Machine
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FX Better Things: Authentic Motherhood and A Giveaway!
When I was a little girl, I would dream about what it would be like to have kids. I've always loved kids. I went from babysitting all the kids in the neighborhood to working with children with autism. When I thought about having kids, I knew it would be amazing. I pictured my kids on special mommy dates, being told I'm the best mommy, and cuddling in my bed with them on Sunday mornings.Then I had three little boys and I realized what motherhood really is.
Motherhood is...
Staying up all night with a sick child. Stepping on Legos at 3 in the morning whispering every obscenity your mind comes up with. Getting spit up on repeatedly until you realize it's too much work to change your shirt and then you go around in spit up stained shirts for the next few months. Drinking cold coffee all day just to stay awake until nap time. Realizing you will never be caught up on laundry because your kids are little messy tornados. Knowing you love your new messy, chaotic, sleepless life. 
Motherhood is everything I imagined and everything I didn't. It's raw, real, and worth it.This is why I love the new Better Things show from FX. Most shows depict what we all thought motherhood would be like. Better Things shows what motherhood really is. The moments we pretend don't exist.Better Things is all about raw motherhood. They don't want to sugar coat it or make it into something it's not. It's hard, mothers everywhere are exhausted, and they love their kids more than anyone.
4 Times Better Things Showed Motherhood At It's Finest
"Get out of my room!"
There are so many times during the day where my husband finds me laying on my kid's bed. He looks at me dumfounded every time. Then he asks why I don't just hide out in our room. Probably because all three of my children congregate in their all day long!I'm constantly telling them to get out of my room, but I usually cave and go to theirs to be alone. Or the bathroom if we're going to be honest. The mother in this show, Sam tells her kids to get our of her room multiple times throughout the show! Do they listen? Of course not.
"Hide things from me! Please!"
The idea of our kids telling us everything is great. We raise them with the understanding that we're in their corner. We're here for them and they can trust us with anything. The moment it actually happens is another thing.During Better Things, Sam's daughter starts to tell her she wants to smoke pot and goes on to say she wants to tell her everything even when she wants to have sex. Sam's reaction, much like all moms, is perfect. She instantly freaks out and tells her daughter to hide things from her!The idea of an open and honest relationship with your children is beautiful, but the reality is exhausting!
"Mom. Can I ask you something?"
This is the question all moms fear. It's never good. It's never something as simple as we hope. The fact that they have to ask shows it's something they're worried for us to answer.Sam has three daughters in the show that all ask the scary question. Her face is priceless each time. She knows it's coming and waits...
"Keep your opinions to yourself."
This is one of my favorite scenes in the season premier. Sam is sitting on the mall bench with her daughter. She is losing it while Sam sits their looking at her phone. Next to her on the bench is an older woman staring and judging her relentlessly.As soon as Sam realizes what's happening she puts her phone down and stares back!"Do you want to go in and buy her the six dollar earrings she already has at home? Because that's why she's crying right now."No mother has gone without an incident like this. People tend to look in and have no idea what's going on. Instead of realizing they have no place to judge you, they judge away. I love that Sam completely calls her out on it! There are so many times I've wanted to do the same thing!!
What Are You Doing Thursdays at 10pm?
Put on your comfy sweat pants, grab a glass of wine or the whole bottle, and enjoy your new favorite show, Better Things! Take it up a notch and invite a few girlfriends over! This show is amazing and reminds you that you're killing it as a mother!
Better Things Swag Bag Giveaway!
Today, I'm partnering up with Better Things FX to give one of you the ultimate momma swag bag! You work hard every day and deserve this! This box is full of great goodies!To enter the contest, all you need to do is share a real and raw moment in motherhood that you've experienced. You can share it in the comments below!Don't forget to share the giveaway with other deserving mommas![tweetthis display_mode="box"]I just entered the #BetterThings giveaway! Enter to win your momma swag bag! #motherhood @almstindianwife [/tweetthis]The winner will receive...Ray Ban sunglasses, a Chipolo bluetooth keyring , a leather clutch , a hypoallergenic travel pillow, a lavander essential oils, a Better Things emergency bag, and a Better Things chapstick!Good luck mommas!
Don't Tell Me My Nightmare Is Normal
The Moment It All Changed
Ten months ago, my husband and I decided to take our kids to surprise my mother in law for her birthday. She lives about three hours from us and it sounded like the perfect weekend getaway. It was perfect timing too. Our youngest had been sick the week before, but he was going on two days without a fever.We loaded up the car, set the kids up with their iPads, and put a blanket on the baby. After a quick kiss for each of them and a trip to Starbucks, we were off. Our road trip went smoothly (or as smoothly as it can with two toddlers that need to pee every twenty minutes) and we were about ten minutes away.Then I heard Baby Luke. It was a cry, but a silent shriek. My stomach immediately started to turn because I knew that wasn't a normal sound he makes.I unbuckled and jumped into the back seat. I expected to see my baby had pinched a finger, but no. I'll never forget his face. He wasn't peacefully resting... He wasn't crying.... He was looking to one side and jerking his entire body.Baby?!Baby, look at momma. Baby, what's wrong?Can you look at momma?Please! Look at me! At this point, I know. Something is seriously wrong with my baby. I immediately tell my husband to pull over and call an ambulance.I started praying he was ok. I didn't know what was happening. I kept asking myself why he wouldn't look at me. Why wasn't he looking to me to help him? Why is he still jerking? Why won't it stop? Please, just stop. After we pull over, I immediately unbuckle him and that's when I notice his skin. He's burning up.My husband is the man that holds in all of his emotions in the moment to be strong for his family. He stands strong to help me stay strong. This is one of the only times I looked to him for reassurance and saw he was as scared as I was.I'll never forget how helpless I felt the moment I held my convulsing child, unsure of what was happening to him or if he would be ok.I faintly heard my husband in the background, telling them where we are. All I could do is stare at my baby. Then the convulsing stopped. Nothing happened. Silence. My husband and I stared at him waiting for him to look at us, reach out to us, need us. Nothing.Nothing.He didn't move. He looked off to the left, but wouldn't respond to anything.Just then an EMT put his hand on my shoulder and grabbed my baby. He went straight to the ambulance and laid him on a stretcher. He started asking my husband and I questions and checking my baby's vitals.It took about an hour for my baby to move and give me the most welcomed hug I've ever given my children. It was the scariest hour of my life.It turns out he wasn't over his virus. His fever had spiked while driving and it caused a febrile seizure. I'll never forget how the ER doctor explained the seizure to me.Normal.It's normal for some kids to have febrile seizures. Some kids are more prone to them, but they're normal. How was that normal? How can something so terrifying be normal?
Fast forward 9 months and one more febrile seizure later....
At this point, I knew what febrile seizures were. I understand my baby is prone to them and that he will most likely get them in the future. I feel prepared for another one.Baby Luke was sick again. He has been taking Tylenol and Ibuprofen back and forth, every three hours (as our neurologist directed) and my stomach starts to turn. He starts to have a look and I know he's about to have another seizure.I'm ready.It happens. His entire body starts to contort.Wait. This isn't supposed to happen. He's supposed to shake. What's happening? His eyes go to the side of his head, his arm goes above his head, and he's still.I yell for my brother in law to come downstairs. Then my worst nightmare comes true. He's on the phone and tells them Baby Luke's lips are blue.Oh God. I look down and he's right. His lips are dark blue. He's still not moving. My heart begins to sink.My baby. Please. Please be ok. For a moment, I didn't know if my child was alive. It was probably only a few seconds, but it felt like a lifetime. I didn't think he was breathing.After what felt like an eternity, his body relaxed. His lips turned pink and he started crying. Just then the EMTs and a Police Officer walked in my front door.
Fast-Forward Three Weeks And One MORE Seizure Later
At this point, Baby Luke has had four seizures. The neurologist and the ER doctors tell us the same thing. It's normal. The seizures aren't hurting his brain. It's a brain misfire that happens when he spikes a fever. There's nothing you can do to prevent them, not even fever medication.Baby Luke woke up with a low-grade fever. Due to his previous seizures, a fever for him is 99 degrees. I immediately gave him meds and scheduled a pediatrician appointment. We go and they tell us it's just a virus and to load him up on fluids.As soon as the appointment is over, I run to the store for Pedialyte. As soon as I leave the store and turn into an intersection, I look back and see my baby. He's seizing. I pull over immediately. I'm right in the middle of traffic, but it's as good as I can do because I need to get my baby on his side so he doesn't suffocate.I grab him and walk over to the grass. I start talking to him and let him know I'm there. While I'm waiting out the seizure, three moms pull over and ask if they can help. They call 911 and an ambulance and a Police Officer (the same Officer that came to my house before) arrive. After the seizure, we move over to the ambulance.After the seizure, we move over to the ambulance. They tell us we have to go to the ER because he still wasn't acting like himself. I had to follow behind them because I had our only vehicle with all of my kid's car seats.I speed the entire way to the hospital, run inside, lose a shoe, and ask where my baby is. When they lead me to him, he's naked. He had spiked another fever in the ambulance and went into another seizure. They're trying to cool him down.About an hour later, they try to put an IV in my baby. He starts crying. I look at him and my husband notices the look. He starts to seize again.The room fills with doctors, nurses, and they put an oxygen mask on him. My baby.I grab my husband's shirt and he holds me as tight as he can. Our baby.I hear a doctor mention intubating him and then they give him anti-seizure medication. His body finally starts to relax. I immediately go next to him and start rubbing his head. I looked at my baby and he looked so fragile. So little. So broken.I lost it. I started sobbing. I've never felt so helpless in my life. That was our seventh seizure and each time I have to stand there, watch my baby, and do nothing. There's nothing I can do to help him.
I'm his mom. I'm supposed to protect him. I'm supposed to fix it. I can't.
There are a few reasons I wanted to share this with all of you. Part of me needed to write and cry it all out. It's been such a hard year with Baby Luke. I hate hearing doctors tell us it's normal. This doesn't feel normal. It doesn't feel normal to watch my baby convulse, see his lips turn blue, and pray it stops. It's not normal. The other reason I shared my story is to tell every parent out there, you can't always fix it. You can't always fix your baby's problems. You can't always protect them from things that could hurt or scare them. What you can do is be there.I can't prevent my baby's seizures, but I can be there. I can hold his hand and tell him I'm right there. I can hug him, kiss him, and tell him how much I love him.To be honest... This is where I am in this journey. I don't know what I can do. The doctors say it's normal, but it's a nightmare. I'm trying to figure out what to do as I write this. It's a horrible feeling not knowing.The only comfort I have is knowing I can be there for my baby. I will always be there for him. It's the most I can offer and it's enough. He will always know how much I love him and I can take rest in that.
I will always be there for you Baby Luke.
How To Encourage An Easily Discouraged Child
This is his ABC notebook after one of those moods this morning. He decided he wanted to add a bit more color to his butterfly's wing and accidentally colored outside of the lines. His unna told him he accidentally colored outside of the lines and he lost it. He broke his crayon, ripped his paper, and started to cry. It took me about twenty minutes to calm him down and help him try again.When he works hard and finally understand or completes the task at hand, he's beyond happy. It means so much to him when he succeeds. The problem is that he's easily discouraged because he has to work harder than his brother. He wants to be just like his unna (big brother) and doesn't understand why it doesn't happen in an instant for him.As a homeschool mom, I want to find the best way to teach him. I want to find a way to prevent him from getting discouraged, but it's hard. It's not as easy as I thought it would be, but we've found a few things that help.
How To Encourage An Easily Discouraged Child
Listen
Take the time to find out why they're upset. It may be different than what you think. Ask them why they're sad or angry and just listen. Figure out exactly what it is so you can find out how you can help them. As you listen, they can see how much you care and may start to open up more.
Take A Deep Breath And Try Again
This has been the golden rule in our house. Whether your child is having a hard time telling you something or is upset overall, it's important to teach them coping skills. Then they can use the skill if they're with you or off with their friends. If you notice them starting to get discouraged, ask them to take a deep breath and try again. This allows them to cool off and start over. They'll be surprised how much starting over can help a situation.
Help Them To Succeed
It can be difficult for an easily discouraged child to accomplish big tasks. It can seem too big to complete and they may give up before they get close. Instead, set them up to succeed. Break the task down into simple and manageable tasks. Instead of putting all their laundry away, ask them to start off with their shirts, then their pants, and so on. The more the succeed, the more willing they will be to try in the future.
Let Them Know You Understand
It's easy for kids to think you won't understand and keep their thoughts and frustrations to themselves. Instead, let them know you do understand. After they open up and tell you something make sure you empathize. I can see how frustrating that is. That must make you mad. They need to know you're on their team and to know they're feelings matter.
Encourage ALL Progress
As a parent, you are your child's cheerleader. You are the one yelling and cheering them on over on the sidelines. They need this at home too. They need their successes to be celebrated no matter how big they may be. The more you encourage your child, the more they'll want to succeed. They like knowing they did a good job! Who doesn't!?Find out how you can encourage your child and try out a few of these. See which ones work for them and do it again and again. They need to know they can do it. Help them to know they can do anything they set their minds to.
Surviving Sleepovers With GoodNites
Surviving A Sleepover: The Bedwetting Struggle
Sleepovers can be a monumental moment in a child's life. They look forward to and may even dream about their first sleepover at a friends house. It's a sign of them getting older, becoming brave, and doing something on their own.While day dreaming about their first sleepover, they may think about the movies they'll watch, get excited about staying up all night (even though they'll likely fall asleep much sooner than they think), and all the fun they're going to have. They're eagerly awaiting the moment a friend asks them to a sleepover and until then they're going to dream up the perfect sleepover.What about the child that fears being asked for their first sleepover?Instead of daydreaming they end up getting nightmares over what could happen. All they can think about is...What happens if I wet my bed during the sleepover? What will my friends think?Nighttime bedwetting is much more common than kids realize. It's not something they can be trained out of, rather their bodies need to mature. The brain is supposed to get triggered when an individual's bladder is full. In some cases, the brain doesn't get the message which results in them wetting the bed.This can make things like a sleepover terrifying. Children that struggle with bedwetting get scared to leave the house in fear of what can happen. Instead of missing out on sleepovers until the problem is resolvedInstead of missing out on sleepovers until the problem is resolved there are a few things you can do as a parent to make your child feel confident they'll survive their first sleepover.
What Parents Can Do Before A Sleepover
Positive Reinforcement
It can get frustrating cleaning your child's sheets every morning. However, the worst thing you can do is let your kids know how frustrated you are. Bedwetting is emotionally difficult for a child and they need to know their parents are in their corner. Instead, reinforce them when they do have a dry night. Let them know how proud you are.
Develop A Routine
Help your child to develop a nighttime routine that encourages them to use the bathroom before bed. By limiting fluids after dinner and having them empty their bladder, you decrease their chances of an accident.
Encourage Your Child
When a child struggles with bedwetting they can start to feel bad about themselves. Remind them that bedwetting isn't due to them not doing something well enough. Instead, it's their brain not getting the message from their bladder. As their bodies mature, their brain will learn to get the message. It just takes time.
Sleepover Survival Tips
Talk To Your Child
Before a sleepover, ask your child what they're worried about. It's important for them to be open and let you know their fears so you can develop a plan to put them at ease.
Make A Plan
The biggest fear for a child who struggles with bedwetting is what do I do if I wet the bed? Huggies GoodNites provide confidence for children. Pack a pair of GoodNites underwear in your child's bag. Before they go to bed, they can put them on. GoodNites underwear has an absorbent layer inside that will prevent them from soiling their bed. When they wake up the next morning, they can discreetly go to the bathroom and put the underwear in the garbage.
Talk To The Child's Parents
Before the sleepover, you can discuss your child's bedwetting with their friend's parents. Then they will be able to help the child if needed. It also provides an added layer of confidence for you child because they know they will have help if they need it.
Let Them Decide If They're Ready
At the end of the day, your child has to decide if they're ready for a sleepover. Don't push them if they aren't ready. They will let you know when they feel confident enough to take the step. In the meantime, go over your plan and do your best to help them solve any issues they may have with going to their first sleepover.
Where Can I Pick Up My Child's First Set Of GoodNites?
Huggies has always been a favorite in our house. From their natural care wipes to their GoodNites underwear, they have parents covered. They want to help parents make their lives easier and also provide natural resources for our kids.
Back To School Tips For Multicultural Families
Back To School Tips For Multicultural Families
Homeschool
Gather Multicultural Resources
While collecting your supplies for the year, be sure to keep an eye out for multicultural resources. Homeschooling provides a great opportunity to focus your curriculum on what you want to teach your kids. Look around online and at local stores for multicultural pretend play items or books featuring characters from different countries.
Teach Your Children About The World
It's easy for families to center their curriculum around the cultures they're blending in their family. However, it's important to remind your kids they're global citizens. This means they should be learning about cultures around the world. Take them to different countries throughout every lesson throughout the year.
Attend Multicultural Events In Your Community
Most towns have a number of multicultural events throughout the year. Go online and find out which ones your town offers and put them on your family calendar. These events are a great way to not only learn about different cultures but experience them. Our town just through a huge celebration for India's Independence Day.
Public Schools
Meet With Your Child's Teacher
Scheduling a time to meet with your child's teacher provides an opportunity to help them get to know your family. This is the opportunity to let them know if your child speaks another language, cultures your blending at home, and answer any questions they may have. It's a good idea to be on the same page with your child's teacher. They might even incorporate different activities or have fun ideas on how to bring in your child's culture to the classroom.
Propose A Multicultural Event
Integrate your child's culture into their classroom by volunteering to help through a special event or teach them about a tradition practiced in your home. Teachers love parent volunteers! Tell them a few ideas you have on how to teach the class about a different culture.
Dual Immersion Schools
Make Sure You Value Both Languages
Your children need to know their family values both languages they're learning. Be careful not to make one seem more important. This will encourage them to figure out why they value the languages they're learning. They need to value what they're learning to be willing to put in the hard work.
Don't Make Your Child Show Off Constantly
What is your first thought when you see how much your child is learning? You want to show them off to all your friends and family! Look what she can say! Don't turn your kids into a parrot. It can embarrass them and make them less willing to learn a new language.
Be Aware Of The Challenges
Being fully immersed into a new language can hard. Your kids may deal with struggles, but it's ok. It's a normal part of the process. If you're worried, ask for a meeting with your teacher. They can let you know how your child is doing and what you can do to encourage and help them through the challenges.
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Whether you're homeschooling, putting your kids in public school, or doing a dual immersion program remember you can always put a multicultural spin on their education. You are raising a global citizen. This means it's your responsibility to excited them about other cultures and blend your culture into daily lives.
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Meet Molly: A Fellow Almost Indian Wife Pt. 2
A few weeks ago, Molly, a fellow Almost Indian Wife shared what it's been like to move to India. She gave us a glimpse into her experiences and her struggles. Today, she's sharing more about her journey!
What has it been like for you to settle into a new country, new home, and fully integrate yourself into Indian culture?
Personally, I have gone through a lot while living in this other culture/country. I’ve gone through happiness, depression, loneliness, and just about every feeling.I used to be a VERY independent person, I mean I did everything; the chores, the errands, shopping, grocery shopping you name it! But ever since coming to India, I have to depend on my husband Jim for EVERYTHING! And he’s so busy with the ministry, sometimes I don’t get to go out of the house for weeks at a time! Which of course put a strain on our marriage in the beginning. I want to learn how to drive, so I don’t need to depend on Jim so much, but Jim doesn’t want me to learn because he himself is so scared of driving.The driving in India is the worst! Just imagine no one following any traffic rules, that’s how it is. The driving is also on the left side, with the steering wheel on the right, which is something I will have to learn. You can look up on YouTube, “driving in India” to see what it’s like.Either way, going outside as a “white” girl is the worst experience. I’m talking about the actual Indian experience, like shopping on the street corners, and getting expensive things for really cheap. Even walking on the streets is dangerous, you are surrounded by beggars and little kids that come up to you for money. I was even chased for 5 minutes one time because a lady wanted more money than what I gave her!
Common things you will see on the road:
Also, because I'm White, Indians try their hardest to cheat and take advantage of me. When you shop on the streets, most of the time you can bargain with the salesman to get a better price, but with a white person...! They double and triple the cost of things!I can never go shopping without my sister in law because she knows the value of things and what the real cost is. They do have huge malls, and really nice stores where we live, and because of me, that is where we shop now. Jim’s family soon realized that they can’t take me shopping where they usually go because then they won’t get good prices.I just hate the thought of “bargaining” or “bribing.” It is something I am definitely not good at. So, just like America, we go to the more “fancier” shops where things have price tags on them. I always have to hide when there are vendors coming to the door, such as people selling clothes, bangles, jewelry because they will raise the prices.Even getting into an auto rickshaw I always have to stand behind Jim without them seeing me, then once he gets the cost of how much it will be, then I come around the corner and get in. I wish it wasn’t like that, but we certainly can’t afford triple the cost of everything just because of my skin color.I was definitely not prepared when we first moved to India. I just came from a place where you are friendly to people, can trust them to a certain extent, have your own privacy, people say their "please" and "thank you’s" etc. But here! It all went out the window. And since we came here for the ministry, there are certain things I should and shouldn’t do anymore. I can’t wear short sleeve shirts, no shorts, only full-length skirts, no tank tops, my arms have to be covered, I have to wear a shawl wherever I go, I can’t sit cross-legged in front of elders and my hair has to be covered in any church event.The clothing I have to wear is a chudidars or a sari (I can wear jeans only if Jim and I are going out, which isn’t very often). Also in church, the woman sits on one side while the men sit on the other.Indians are also very concerned about education. We have parents in our church who break their backs day and night as hard working laborers, just so that their child will get a good education. Education is everything to them, without it you're basically no one in society. Also, if their child has a chance to go abroad, it is a huge pride for the parents. I love hearing parents talk about their children who have gone to America because they seem to understand me more and the culture where I come from.In the end, my husband and I are here for God and the ministry. I have my moments of being homesick, there are good days and bad days. India is full of culture and diversity and I’m very blessed to be going through this experience. God has revealed a lot to me about myself and in our marriage. I feel that ever since living here, I’m able to understand Jim more because I’m living what he has lived his whole life before he met me and it has been tough but well worth the eye opener. We both love our cultures and that is one blessing our kids will have, a life of two very different worlds.
Do you have questions for Molly about her experiences? Ask her in the comment section!
My Multicultural Family: The Olympic Summer Games
The 2016 Olympic Summer Games are right around the corner. It's a huge opportunity to teach your family about the world!Multicultural Kid Blogs just came out with their Summer Games Activity Pack! This pack is truly in a league of its own. It's 100 pages of history and activities! When your kids have finished going through their Summer Games Activity Pack they'll know about the nations with the most medals, famous Olympians, Olympic sports, delicious recipes, and so much more!This year we decided to throw the Olympic Games into our homeschool routine. This activity pack has been a huge resource for us because it's fun for all three of my kids. I don't know about you, but I struggle to find activities that work well for all their ages. This activity pack is great for any age!
This week we pulled it out and started to learn about the different nations. While my kids were coloring the maps, I read through the history portion. At first, I thought it was more for my sake. They get to color and I get to think they're learning about the world. I was greatly surprised when my five and three-year-olds continued to stop me while I was reading to ask questions. They were so intrigued to hear more about popular sports and find out what the Olympic games are all about.Whether you're homeschooling your kids like us or you want to teach your kids about the world, the Summer Games Activity Pack is perfect! Here is a little recap of all the things it offers!
What To Expect In Your Summer Games Activity Pack
History Of The OlympicsInformation On The Olympic GamesOlympic Medal TrackerColoring PagesRecipes For Each NationActivity PagesYou can even take it up a notch and host your own Olympic Games at home! Take what you learn from the packet and make your summer one to remember!
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My Multicultural Family: A Letter To My 5 Year Old
Dear Baby Boy,
Today is the day you've been counting down for. You're 5! You're 5 years old! My little baby is 5 whole years old. Even though you're so excited to be one year older today, momma wishes I could slow it down a little more.
Every night while we're praying, I pray God will make you stay my little boy forever and ever. You stop me every time and remind me God won't listen, with your little frantic voice. You want to be big so bad. You want to skip it all and be a big kid.
I hate to break it to you Baby Boy, but you will always be my little baby in my eyes. Even as you get bigger and don't need to depend on your momma as just as much. I'll always see you as the little baby that changed my entire life. I waited my entire life to be able to hold you in my arms.
You made my little world so much bigger.
You showed me what it means to love someone so much it hurts.
You taught me to see the best in everyone like you do.
You showed me what it means to be a loving unna (big brother).
Baby Boy you are teaching all of us more than you know. Your little brothers look up to you and I do too. You have such an innocent little heart and remind me every day to love people more. You love everyone around you and would do anything for them.
I can't wait to see the young man you grow into. You're going to be a world changer. All you have to do is be you because you are enough. You are such a blessing to everyone around you.
xo Momma
I was recently inspired by another blogger over at Baby Making Machine about the importance of making memories. She interviewed her little girl on her 6th birthday to remember it all and I'm doing that today too!
5 Year Old Birthday Interview
What's your favorite color? BlueWhat's your favorite food? Mac N CheeseWhat's your favorite thing to do? Camping OutWho's your favorite superhero? ThorWhat do you want to be when you grow up? A Grown UpHow many kids do you want to have when you grow up? ThreeWhat do you think makes someone a good daddy?Being nice.What kind of daddy are you going to be? Just like my daddy.
5 Things Every Mom Needs To Hear
5 Things All Moms Need To Hear
You're doing a great job
Every mom needs to be told she's doing a great job. There's so much pressure on her shoulders. She wants to be the best mom she can be, make the best choices, please those around her... Whether or not your think she knows what a good job she's doing, tell her. Telling her means so much.
You don't have to listen to everyone
As a mom, you feel pressured to listen to everyone. Whether it's a parenting book, doctor on TV, friends, family, or your Good Samaritan. Remind them they don't have to listen to everyone. It's nice to be reminded.
Trust your mommy instincts
Remind them to trust in their own instincts. We all have that mommy gut that tells us what's best for our baby. Sometimes you need to let everything else go and just trust in that. Mommy instinct is a powerful thing!
You can take a break
Moms spend all of their time taking care of their kids and their family. It's easy to overlook time for themselves. Mommy guilt can even kick in and tell you how wrong it is to prioritize time for yourself. Remind a mom in your life they can take a break. A break means she can get the TLC she needs.
Thank you
Take a minute to thank a mom in your life. Thank them for dedicating their life to their kids. Thank them for all their late nights, delicious dinners, cleaning the house, taking care of sick babies, kissing boo boos, and so much more. Every mom needs to hear this one. Thank you.
Take a minute and encourage a mom in your life.
10 Things Every Dog Lover Should Do This Summer
This post is sponsored by Evite. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
Meet Bella, our beautiful freckled tongue dog. She was adopted into our family shortly after my husband and I were married and has been one of our best friends ever since. She's officially turned us into dog lovers!I've always loved dogs, but adopting one pushed my love into over drive. We got her when she was about 6 months old from a shelter. A few months later, we ended up welcoming our first little boy. Our dog went from our family pet, to our family protector. She was always looking out for our little boy. If he would cry she would even start barking and push us into the room!Five years and three kids later our dog has become the family dragon (when the kids decide she's no longer a dog), protector, best friend, comforter, and family member. Needless to say, we love our dog!
10 Things Every Dog Lover Needs To Do This Summer
Head Over To Your Local Doggy Park
Check out your local doggy park and bring the whole family! Your dog will meet new friends and get a change to socialize. By socializing your dog you help promote good behaviors by providing them with the opportunity for other dogs to show and remind them what to do. Dogs with good social skills also tend to be better trained and better family dogs overall.
Go On A Family Vacation
Book a pet friendly hotel or go camping with the family. Then you can bring your dog and enjoy your vacation together! Hotels are becoming more pet friendly over the years and encourage you to bring your pets along!
Throw A Pet Themed Party
Throw a pet pawty and invite your friends like we did! We decided to throw our son a Paw Patrol party for his third birthday and it was a hit! The evening was full of pet themed snacks, silly animal music, delicious Paw Patrol cake, and paw print decorations!
Doggy Friend Meet Up At The Park
Invite your friend's puppy pal along on your next play date at the park! Most parks are designed to bring your animals as long as their on a leash and you clean up after them. Kids look for our pup at our local park and run over when they see her!
Teach Your Dog A New Trick
Teach your dog a new trick this summer! Our kids decided to teach our dog the "vacuum trick." The whole week our kids decided to purposely drop things on the floor so our dog would come and eat it. Our kids thought it was amazing and our dog loved being spoiled with treats.
Go On A Family Walk After Dinner
Clean up dinner and then take the whole family for a walk around the neighborhood. It helps everyone get some exercise, gives you an opportunity to talk about your day, and helps everyone wind down before bed.
Adopt A New Family Friend
Head over to your local animal shelter and adopt a new friend! There are so many dogs looking for a loving home like yours! Afterwards you can even throw your pup an adoption party! Invite all of your friends and their pups to celebrate your new family member.
Set Your Dog Up On A Doggy Date
Do you have a friend with her ow doggy friend? If so, plan out a fun doggy date. You can invite them to go to a local hiking trail, meet at a dog park, or even a regular park. It helps your dog get out of the house and helps socialize them even more!
Set Up A Doggy Water Station
On our recent walk around our neighborhood we saw this! A little girl decided to set up a dog water station. We caught her while she was filling up the water bucket. She put out a little sign and reminded families to keep their pups hydrated while on walks! Set one up and invite the dogs around the neighborhood.
Host Your Very Own Pet Olympics
This final tip is for the ultimate dog lover! Are you up for the challenge? Invite all of your friends and their pups to their first dog olympics! Set up an obstacle course, make a fun little award, and getting the party started!
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#PawtyPeople Photo Contest
Is your pet a pawty animal? Prove it! Enter our #PawtyPeople Photo Competition. To enter for a chance to win, just follow these steps:1. UPLOAD a photo of your pet being a summer pawty animal to our contest form or yourfavorite social media platform by 7/25. Make sure to use #PawtyPeople so your entry can becounted!2. SHARE your photo submission like crazy with all your friends so they can help vote starting7/26!3. VOTE every day from 7/26 to 8/11 to increase your chances of winning! *Limit one vote per person, per entry daily. Submission period ends 11:59:59 PM EST on July25, 2016. Voting period ends 11:59:59 PM EST on August 11, 2016.
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Amazon Deals For The Whole Family!
Happy Amazon Prime Day!
Amazon Prime has become a HUGE favorite it my family. While my husband is away for work, I'm always looking for ways to simplify! Ordering things on Amazon has definitely done that!! I love being able to add things to my cart and getting them two days later!Seriously it's a life saver.You know what it's like getting all of your kids to the store, dealing with them fighting in the carts over the lack of space, and then searching the store for the items you need... Then you have a ton of kids like me and you have to shop at places where they have the double seated carts... Give me a shout out if you know what I'm talking about!
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Meet Molly, A Fellow Almost Indian Wife
Today I am very excited to introduce you all to my friend Molly. She’s a fellow Almost Indian Wife and just got back after living in India with her husband. She took some time to share about her experiences in a new culture with all of us!
Molly tell us a little about yourself.
Hello everyone, my name is Molly Elliot and I’m married to my wonderful husband of 4 years, Jim Elliot. Jim and I were married in India, November 2012, and soon after that we came back to the U.S to work and save some money. We just came back to Bangalore, India January 2015 and have lived here ever since.These are pictures of our wedding.
What was it like for you living in India? Can you share a bit about your experiences?
My experiences while living here in India have been both good and bad. I understand each state has their own culture, but I’ll share my experiences living with a Tamil family. My husband and I came here to do ministry alongside Jim’s dad who is a pastor, as well as help raise 11 street children (girls) that they have been running since 2001. We currently live with the girls, my in-laws, and Jim’s two sisters. The boys home (15 boys) is separate from the girls’ home, outside city limits.We live in a three floor house, the ground floor is my in-laws space, first floor is our space, and the second floor is the girls space.
What struggles have you faced while living in a new culture and home across the world?
One of the biggest struggles for me since we’ve moved here is not having our own place. In America, Jim and I lived on our own for two years, we learned how to survive with each other. Here in India, the son has the responsibility of taking care of his parents until their death. This was a huge strain on our marriage because I wanted it to be like America; live in our own house with our own rules, our own privacy, go to the in laws house if not every day then every other day. I wanted our life to be exactly the same as it was, but I learned the hard way that it would never be the same. Usually our day begins with being woke up by our wonderful neighbor who sweeps the outside of his gate at 3:30 in the morning for an hour, right outside our window. That’s one common thing you will see, all the women get up early to sweep the outside because of all the dust, then (if they are Hindus) they will decorate the cement with chalk designs.Then we go downstairs, have our morning tea, you can NOT start your day without having chai tea! we have our Indian breakfast which is usually; Dosa with Chutney, Idli, or Puri, or my ABSOLUTE favorite; Masala Dosa. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day because it doesn’t involve rice.
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Ooma Telo: Your Very Own Smart Home Phone
This post is sponsored by Ooma Telo. As always, all opinions are my own and I'd only recommend products my family loves.
3 Reasons Our Family Fell In Love With The Ooma Telo
Blocks Unwanted Calls
Ooma Telo is known for its blacklisting feature. If you decide to purchase their premier service (only 9.99 extra a month) you get this amazing feature! It blacklists entire area codes and toll free area codes. You can even enter in up to 1000 additional phone numbers. Say goodbye to unwanted telemarketer calls during dinner time!
Ooma Telo is Budget Friendly
You can head over right now and see how much you can save a month with your very own Ooma Telo smart home phone. This home phone is designed to save you time and money! You'll be surprised at just how much you can save!
Connects With Your Devices To Make Life Easier
If you're like our family, you probably have a few devices at home. Ooma Telo can connect with your Apple Watch, Amazon Echo, Nest, Phillip Hue, and LIFX Smart lightbulbs! The whole point of buying those devices is to make your life simpler and Ooma Telo is taking it one step further!You can forward calls to your Apple watch, receive messages from Amazon Echo, or even receive safety alerts letting your know if it detects fire or carbon monoxide.
Helps Our Kids Gain More Independence
One of my absolute favorite features of the Ooma Telo is that it changes colors based on who's calling you! I am very picky with my kids when it comes to them answering our home phone. They can't answer unless they know who it is. The problem is that they're little and can't read the names on the phone. Ooma Telo has solved the problem! If someone we know is calling it turns green. If it's someone we don't know it turns red. Brilliant!
Simples Steps To Get Your Very Own Ooma Telo
Are you ready to get your own Ooma Telo?All you have to do is call Ooma Telo today! They can port your existing home phone from your current carrier to Ooma Telo for a one time fee of 39.99. They do all the hard work for you!Then you just need to order your device which is a one time fee of 99.99. After that you just have to worry about your monthly plan which can be as little as 9.99 a month.
An Added Bonus!
You can even add an international plan! This hit the sweet spot for our family. With family all over the world, it can be expensive calling family members in India. Not anymore! Now, our kids can call their Uthas, Pinnis, and Thatha anytime they want!
How Can You Win A Free Ooma Telo And More?
Do you want to win your very own Ooma Telo, one year of Premier Service, a Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector and one LIFX and Philips Hue smart light bulbs?All you need to do is calculate how much you will end up saving on your phone bill over the next 3 years, how long it will take, and let me know in the comments!
My Multicultural Family: What I've Learned From My Traveling Spouse
While most families are packing up to head out of town for the summer, my family is getting ready for some epic staycations! My husband, Joel travels for work and summers tend to be one of his busiest times of the year for him.As I'm sure you can already imagine, having a traveling spouse is hard. I'd love to say I handle it all perfectly and that things run smoothly while he's gone... but no. That's definitely not the case. Instead the dishes pile up, the house gets cluttered, clean clothes end up in my closet full of other clean clothes (not folded, but piled nicely in the corner), dinner consists of chicken nuggets or cereal, and bed time is strictly at 7 every night so momma can get a break.It's not all bad.
Having a traveling spouse has taught me a lot.
It's taught me to be more comfortable with myself.
My husband and I got married when we were really young. I was only twenty! The reason I will never forget how old I was is that we went on a cruise to the Bahamas and I was so excited there wasn't a drinking age there!Ahh, the little things that bring us pleasure.I quickly learned to depend on my husband. He's an amazing man and has always taken care of our family, even when that consisted of the two of us. I have always been more comfortable with him by my side. It was really hard when he started traveling because I just wanted to stay home. I didn't want to go to events or get togethers with out him. I felt uncomfortable being alone.Then I realized how wrong that was. I didn't want to be so dependent on my spouse that I couldn't do things without him. He was always encouraging me to go and one day I finally listened. Sure, it was uncomfortable at first, but then I gained a new sense of pride and independence.My husband will always bring out the best in me, but that doesn't mean I'm not my best when he's not there. I will always be me whether he's there or not. Having him travel so much has taught me to challenge and love myself more.
It's ok to not be supermom every day.
While my husband is away for work I'm doing a lot. I have to help my three year old cope with daddy being gone (he struggles the most), take care of the house, take care of the dog, do everything needed to be done for the kids, make three meals a day, keep everything organized, fix broken things around the house, take on things my husband normally does, try to live frugally while he's away, and try to find time for myself.Doing it all isn't just hard, it's impossible.I've tried. I've tried doing everything at 100 percent and I broke down. I felt like a failure because I could barely get things done and the things I did do weren't done well. Then a very wise friend asked me a very wise question.Why are you trying to be supermom?I wanted to do everything perfectly and let everyone know I could do it. I could be an amazing mom while my husband was away and I didn't need help from anyone. Instead I found out just how much my family was suffering from my own pride.No one expected me to do everything. No one expected everything to be perfect. It was me. I was the one that wanted to do it all.My family became so much healthier when I stopped trying to be supermom. Now, I'm honest when I can't do something. I spend every morning looking at my to do list and ask myself what actually needs to get done today.This has lead to a closet full of unfolded clean clothes, chicken nuggets for dinner more often than not, sticking closer to the house to avoid getting everyone ready, and me asking for a lot of help. Guess what... It's also made for a much happier family.Now, my family talks about how to make things easier while daddy is away. We've landed on chore charts for the kids, snack boxes so snacks are figured out ahead of time, simple schedules, and mommy time.
All my kids really want is for momma to make time for them
My kids really don't care if I fill up our days with crazy adventures, perfectly clean houses, extravagant meals, and that I do it all on my own. All they really want is quality time. They would rather me make more time for them than to spend more time cleaning or stressing out about things around then house.My husband has talked to them a lot about how much faster things go when everyone contributes. Now, we make it a big game at night. We spend fifteen minutes and see who can clean up the most. Then we have more time to read books together and chat about our day.It's crazy how long it took for me to realize this. It helps me give myself a break on the hard days. All my kids really want is me.
Does your spouse travel? What has it taught you?
Simple Ways To Save Money This Summer
Simple Ways You Can Save Money This Summer
Organize Your Kid's Clothes By Season
Take the day to go through your kid's clothes. Then sort them by season and put the clothes you don't need in storage. As a parent, you know how quickly clothes can get lost. By sorting them, you can know exactly what you have available. I can't tell you how many times I end up heading to the store to pick up items, only to find them in my kids closet the next day.Organizing your kid's clothes can also help you get a little extra money by taking clothes that don't fit your kiddos to a local consignment shop.
Buy Snacks In Bulk
The most tempting thing over the summer is to buy snacks in individual wrappers for your kids. It makes it quick and easy to grab while you're out all day, but it's not as nice on your wallet. Instead, head to your local grocery store or a Sam's Club and buy your snacks in bulk.We started using a snack box a few months ago and it's save me a lot of money! My kids know exactly where they can look for snacks and I tell them to put snacks in their back packs before we leave the house. All you need to do is take you snacks and put them in individual and reusable containers. The containers even save you money because you can rinse them out and use them again when you're done.
Label Anything Your Kids Bring Out Of The House
How many times have your brought containers to a friends house or to a local splash pad and mixed them up? I've done it so many times! Then you don't want to be that parent and fight with someone over a container!Well, worry no more! You can start labeling items you bring our of the house! These labels are amazing! Your kids can customize them and you can choose what they say. They don't wash off in the dishwasher and you can choose the size! They have labels for inside your shoes, the tags on your clothes, and items like cups.Labels are a way better idea than using a sharpie because they don't wear off over time.
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How are you saving money this summer?
10 Reasons To Remember Why You Love Your Dad This Father's Day
A Few Things To Remember This Father's Day
During Mother's Day, we talked about things children shouldn't expect from their moms. I mean, come on... It's Mother's Day and our kids expect us to wash their clothes and make them dinner... Nope. It's our one day to be selfish!With Father's Day around corner, I thought it would be fitting to talk about all the reasons we love the dads in our lives. Dads get a lot of smack through out the year, but we couldn't do it with out them.I grew up with many different father figures in my life until my mom married my amazing dad when I was ten. It taught me just how important my dad is in my life. He taught me more than I could ever have imagined and showed me what it meant to put your family first.Now, I'm able to see my husband be an amazing father to my three boys. I love seeing what he teaches them and that they get to have such an amazing leader in their lives.
10 Reasons We Love Our Dads
1. They Put Up With All Of Their Kid's Shenanigans!
Just take a second to remember all of the crazy things we put our dads through as kids.
2. They Encourage Us To Be Adventurous And Are Always There To Keep Us Safe.
They always encouraged us to be adventurous, but were always there to catch us if we fell in the end. Or grab us before the "adventure" turned out to be dangerous!
3. They're Inventive
They never let simple tasks bore them... Instead they found creative ways to get them done!
4. They Have Endless Cheesy Sayings.
Was your dad full of cheesy sayings or jokes?
5. They Want To Impress Their Kids
One of their biggest goals in life is to impress their kids.
6. They Make Sure Their Kids Know They Can Do Anything
They never let us feel like we couldn't do something we put our minds to. They're always encouraging us that we could do anything!
7. They Were Always Your Favorite One To Stay Home With
Staying home with dad always meant a lot of fun!
8. They Never Did Anything The "Simple" Way.
They made everything fun! Which means we were willing to do things we never imagined ourselves doing!
9. They Always Try
Whether or not it works in the end (watch the clip until the end!), they always try their best.
10. Sometimes, They Need To Be Reminded You Care.
Our dads have always seemed tough, but they need to hear how much we love them. It reminds them they're doing a good job and that we need them.
What is one reason YOU love YOUR dad?
The Perfect Gifts For A New Mom Brought To You By Huggies
This post is brought to you by Huggies, "The first hug your baby will ever feel is from you, make sure the second hug is just as good with Huggies Little Snugglers diapers."When someone special in our life experiences something as wonderful as welcoming a newborn into the world, we want to show them how much we love them. We want them to know how excited we are for them. However, finding the perfect thing can be hard.Well, not anymore! Today, I'm partnering up with Huggies to tell you the perfect gifts you should buy the new mom in your life!
The Perfect Gifts For A New Mom Brought To You By Huggies
Meals
The last thing a sleep deprived parent wants to think about is cooking... Help them out by bringing them meals through out the first few weeks. You can prepare something simple, put it in a disposable dish, and drop it off around dinner time.
Snacks
A new mom needs to be eating regularly throughout the day to keep up her milk production and energy to keep up with her newborn's unusual sleep schedule. You can bring her tasty and healthy snacks like almonds, trail mix, grapes, or apples.
Huggies Little Snuggler Diapers
As a parent, you quickly learn just how many diapers a tiny baby can go through. Diapers are the perfect gift for a new mom! Especially Huggies Little Snugglers. These diapers are great because they have a gentle absorbing liner to make sure your newborn feels comfortable in their diapers and it means no leakage!My favorite part about the Huggies Little Snugglers is the wetness indicator! All you have to do is see if the little line on the front has changed colors and then you instantly know if your newborn needs a change! It makes it as simple as unbuttoning their little outfit rather than removing their clothes and taking their diaper off to check!
Time
The first few weeks as a parent are exhausting. A mother has just gone through labor and her body is trying to recover. She's also up every few hours throughout the day and night to feed and change her newborn's diapers.Be sure to offer her your time. Go over and offer to help her clean or just sit and chat. New moms can quickly feel cooped up the first few weeks. Offering to spend time with her will help her to feel refreshed.
Entertainment
A big majority of the first few months with a new baby is spent feeding them. New moms end up sitting and feeding their babies for hours every day. Bring them some entertainment to keep them busy while they feed their newborn. You can bring them a book, a magazine, or even a new movie.
Huggies Natural Wipes
Babies are messy. They create messes you didn't even know were possible. This means a new mom is always in need of wet wipes.Bring the new mom in your life a pack of Huggies Natural Wipes. They're great because their triple layer material cleans up even the big messes. The most important thing is they're gentle enough for your baby's newborn skin because they're full of aloe and vitamin E.
Something Cozy
New moms are tired, typically covered in spit up stains, and just want to be comfortable. Bring them something to make sure they are! You can bring them cozy socks, comfortable yoga pants, or even a comfortable nursing tank.
Where Can I Get These Gifts
Head over to Sam's Club today to pick up the special gifts for the new mom in your life! I love shopping at Sam's Club because they make it easy for families! They provide carts for big families like ours and have everything we could want from clothes to groceries.Sam's Club is even offering YOU a special deal the rest of this month!
Check out this great offer from Huggies!
Buy any two packages of Little Snugglers diapers and/or Natural Care wipes between 5/9/16-6/30/16, snap a photo of your receipt and email/text it to @Huggies by 7/15/16. You will receive a code and instructions within minutes to get your $10 Sam’s Club e-gift card.