When it comes to having children, we canβt always plan the most perfect birth date for them which can sometimes lead to November, December and even January birthdays. With a birthday so close to the holidays, it feels like making it special for them is an impossible task. While family and friends may be heading into their busy season, weβve compiled a list of a few different things you can do that might help that holiday baby feel celebrated, no matter the time of year! How to make your kid’s December birthday special: Plan Ahead for your child’s birthday With so much going on at this time of year, itβs important to have a plan ahead of the big day. Start planning as early as you can so that you can ensure other people (if youβre including others) have plenty of time to make sure they can attend as well.…
The holiday season is supposed to be a time of joy, love, and togetherness, but unfortunately, it can also be a time of stress and conflict. This is especially true when you have to spend time with toxic family members or deal with inappropriate comments about you, your children, or your parenting choices.Β There are ways to deal with toxic comments from family during the holidays. It is not uncommon for baby boomers to be known for making rude and inappropriate comments, even discriminatory. However, what makes things worse is that they often try to justify their behavior using excuses that are not particularly valid. For instance, some may claim that they are too old to change their ways, that they are only speaking their minds, that their comments are harmless, that your generation is too sensitive, or that theyβve raised three kids, so they know best! Generally, Iβd say…
As we approach the holiday season, there’s no denying that we’re all feeling a little bit apprehensive about what it might look like this year. Will we be able to gather with close family and friends? Are we really going to have to go without festive outings like visits to Santa and Christmas markets?
Eventually, the time comes for every parent when their kids start questioning the existence of Santa Claus. It marks the end of a huge era for a lot of families, which is inevitable but always sad regardless. As a parent, how do you deal with your kids’ disappointment as they start to figure out the truth? My kids are older and mostly non-believers now, though some will never admit it. Having gone through it six times with each of my children, Iβve learned a few things over the years about dealing with the sadness over Santa Claus. How to handle the Santa talk – each child is different! Depending on your kid, the timing of what and when they start questioning Santa can differ greatly. Some donβt question Santa for a very long time, I had that child. Heβs on the autism spectrum and takes things literally. To his mind…
When I was pregnant with my first child, my husband and I quickly decided that we wouldn’t find out the gender. I didn’t want to know. I liked the idea of being surprised during birth and for some reason, finding out kind of felt like I was cheating. We learned a lot about not finding out gender of baby.
Tβis the season to start thinking about gifting. that doesnβt come as a surprise, but as a parent, the thing that always does catch me off-guard is the amount of gifts I need! Between my two kids, we have 6 teachers, 4 coaches, plus the 3 lovely ladies in our aftercare program. Thatβs an additional 13 gifts I need to consider! Β They would all be grateful for a card, but Iβm a gift-giver! I just love to show how much people mean to me, and gifting is my love language! I’ve found the solution to the perfect unique and practical teacher gifts β without overspending and still keeping it special and personalized! Iβve been using Mabelβs Labels since my kids were babies, and Iβm a huge fan! Their labels are stuck on my kids’ stuff through everything! Plus, we never lose anything! Thatβs NOT because my kids are organized, but…
In his classic song, Andy Williams sings, βItβs the most wonderful time of the year,β but thatβs likely because heβs not a mom putting every ounce of energy into trying to make the whole experience magical for everyone.
In 2023, we had the pleasure of printing out adorable names for labeling your kid’s things! Whether it was for back-to-school supplies, baby bottles, or sports equipment, we saw a lot of name trends that caught our attention. Some cute names stood out more than others, and we couldn’t help but notice their popularity. Top baby names at Mabel’s Labels & baby name predictions for 2024. We’re grateful that we get to see so many gorgeous kids’ names each year, and we hope to continue seeing them year after year! Most popular boys’ names at Mabelβs Labels and what they mean (according to Nameberry): JACK: English origin meaning βGod is Graciousβ. #14 most popular in the USA, and first at Mabel’s HENRY: German origin, meaning βEstate rulerβ.Β #7th most popular in the USA, and second at Mabel’s Labels CHARLIE: English origin, meaning βFree manβ.Β #178…
I LOVE the Christmas season; It gives me strong Christmassy vibes at the first sign of a snowflake. The magic, the smells, the family time, and the joy it brings the kids. Having said that, I also find it to be a stressful time. Like many moms, I feel the burden from the most wonderful time of the year. This is the first year that I have considered Elf on the Shelf. My daughter is now at an age where sheβll hear stories from classmates about the shenanigans their Elves are getting into. As an Elf newbie, I am considering whether I want to bring this relatively new tradition to my family. I just donβt know if Iβm one of those familiesβan Elf family.Β This time of year, my sanity hangs like a heavy Christmas ornament on a floppy tree branch. The season is labor-intensive and stressful, and busy. Youβre…
Any new mom knows that you get a lot of receiving blankets for baby, perhaps a pack of two, tucked into almost every baby shower gift you receive. Β I recall, as a new mom, wondering what a receiving blanket is really used for and why they are the go-to gift. To my surprise, the blankets I received became one of the most hard-working baby items we had! We used many daily and for a wide variety of jobs! What are receiving blankets used for? A receiving blanket is typically made from a lightweight, breathable material, usually printed in cute patterns and a variety of pastel colors. Receiving blankets have a wide variety of uses: -Wrapping baby (more on that later!) -A nursing blanket -A stroller cover (see safety tips!). -A tummy time rug -A burp cloth -A last-minute emergency wipe -A makeshift changing mat -A game of peek-a-boo! Receiving blankets…