Nanny to Mommy

Gifting can be an important thing to get right. We might think that deciding to purchase a product or service for someone should not be a solo declaration of our fondness and that’s correct. Gifting without a real sense of emotion behind it, no matter how humble, is often fruitless. That being said, gifting is not something superficial or unnecessary. Think about how you feel when someone takes the time to gift you something you may like. Odds are, you are flattered and quite touched. 

There are many kinds of gifts you may wish to give. Some are practical, some are gifts they may not have had the funding or insight to have purchased themselves, and some can be a great justification for you two to spend more time together. No matter your wholesome intentions, they are likely more than valid.

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As the weather cools down, is there really a better way to spend time as a family than movie night? It is no secret that I believe every night should be a Disney movie. There were so many awesome Disney movies released this summer and I am so excited to be bringing them home! Disney released their classically animated movies reimagined and available today, you can watch Lion King in the comfort of your own home!

Director Jon Favreau’s fantasy drama film is a computer animated remake of the 1994 animated Disney film of the same name. Disney’s "The Lion King" journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival.

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My husband and I have been on a lifestyle wellness change for over two years now. Since we are having to learn healthy habits in our adulthood, it has been trial and error on what works for us. The first thing we did was overhaul our diet. Then I started on cardio while my husband focused more our weight training. We both lost 30 to 40 pounds, but then we plateaued. We were able to keep the weight off, but we weren't losing anymore. And then we found CrossFit and it has seriously been a game changer and the best investment in our health we have ever made.

So now we consider ourselves gym nuts. We have also found some products along the way that have been game changers as well. If you know someone in your life who is on a fitness journey, then here are some awesome gift ideas they will be sure to enjoy!

We all want our babies to grow up to become cogent individuals, able to take on whatever cognitive challenges that they face as adults. At the very least, we want them to have the raw brainpower to get through school and perhaps get a college degree.

As parents, it’s only natural to wonder whether there’s anything that we can do to help develop their minds. While much of an infant’s intelligence is biologically determined, research suggests that parents can play a pivotal role in ensuring that they achieve various developmental “milestones.”

Here’s what to do if you want your baby to be smart.