February 26, 2016 / Last updated : August 8, 2026 mommamelanie Journaling

Dreaming of Baby Gear

With a little one growing in my womb, I’m spending some time thinking about what baby gear I loved with my first two babies. My son is now almost 6 and my daughter is 4, so it’s been a while, but there are still some things I won’t be changing. The list below is in […]

September 13, 2013 / Last updated : August 8, 2026 mommamelanie Health

Oh Germs… What’d we ever do to deserve you!?

Sometimes, I feel like my little family is ALWAYS sick. We try to eat healthy. Lots of fruits and veggies, a lot less processed stuff than we used to… We drink orange juice and whatnot… Heck, my three year old even likes spinach. Seriously! But… such is life. We are home-bodies, most of the time, […]

August 4, 2013 / Last updated : August 8, 2026 mommamelanie Parenting

Air Travel with Babies and Toddlers

I was almost 21 by the time I flew for the first time. Honestly, I thought I’d die in the state I was born in. For that matter, in the same city. I had never been out except on a family camping trip or a field trip and I didn’t feel as though I was […]

June 10, 2013 / Last updated : August 8, 2026 mommamelanie Parenting

So Many Seats!

We had an awesome baby bath when my little girl was very very little. It was small enough to fit on our master bath’s counter and large enough for her to grow with. Eventually, I would have it beside her brother’s bath and I could tend to them both. It served us well. The stepstool is still […]

June 6, 2013 / Last updated : August 8, 2026 mommamelanie Parenting

My Baby Favorites

Choosing the “right” gear for your family can be frustrating, and expensive! Originally posted in June of 2013, I’ve made some updates to this one! The Ergo Baby Carrier I’ve had a few folks, expecting children or grandchildren, ask me to share my favorite products. It’s a fun subject for me. We’ve certainly made our […]