The Mod Mommy

Holding it down with humor and snacks

Foods to help pregnant women sleep

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I’ve been doing some research on natural sleep aids while pregnant and if you’re in need of getting some solid winks at night, having a light snack with foods that contain tryptophan might be able to help.

Stylish Mother’s Day gift ideas

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I know, I know, it’s not even Easter yet and here I am talking about another holiday. But, the truth is, if you want to give someone a truly special gift, it’s never too early to start.

Birthday memories: A pony, egg hunt and a snowstorm

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“The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.” – Lucille Ball Every year on my birthday, (which also happens to be April Fools’ Day) I’m always surprised at how quickly time has gone by. Even more so as I grow older. I remember my sixth birthday where […]

Surprise! Baby #3 coming your way

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Like any expectant mother, I took a few pregnancy tests just to make sure what I was seeing was accurate. We got a wonderful surprise in November and are excited to share that we are expecting our third child! I’m currently 20 weeks and the baby is due July 9, 2014. I’m feeling well, tired […]

Moms helping moms this Thanksgiving

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I’ll be honest, I’ve always been a firm believer that you should be kind and generous quietly. I never felt the need to shout it from the rooftops if I helped someone who needed food or money more than me. I mean, isn’t that the way it should be? But, I digress, in this case […]

Pampers’ Give the Gift of Sleep {Plus Giveaway!}

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“This review was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Pampers. I was provided the featured product free of charge to facilitate my review, but all opinions are 100% mine.” were the first diaper to ever grace both my son and daughter’s bums while in the hospital. At the time my first was born, I […]

Must-have back-to-school apps for digital moms

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I cannot believe my little girl will be 3 years old in a week, and I can’t believe she’s starting pre-school in a month! Man, does time fly! So, now I, like most moms out there are getting ready for back-to-school. In my eyes, it’s never too early to start. I recently appeared on Providence’s […]

Getting the kids involved in family vacations

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For a lot of families, summertime also means vacation time. Allowing your kids to have a small say in your family’s next adventure will definitely generate excitement and could serve as a great learning tool. So, the question is, how do we involve them? Believe it or not, there’s a way to do this while […]