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  • Gluten Free & Dairy Free Sausage Egg Breakfast Bake
    One of my favorite breakfast recipes is this easy gluten free sausage and egg bake. Like all of my recipes, this recipe is allergen-friendly, gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free.
  • Adjusted Age Calculator for Premature Babies
    The adjusted age calculator for premature babies will help you easily calculate their adjusted age without having to do math. You’ve got enough going on, let me do the calculating for you. Knowing their adjusted age will help you track developmental milestones accurately.
  • Book Review: Potty Training in 3 Days for Toddlers
    Want to potty train your child in a weekend? Click through to learn more about what we did and what we used to potty train our kids in just 3 days!
  • Health Update: 10 Years after Autoimmune Disease Diagnosis
    Have you ever had a health diagnosis that made you change everything? I did 10 years ago and it seems ever since then, I keep having more issues and need to keep changing things. It’s exhausting. Here’s what I’m doing currently.
  • Fun and Easy Crafts for Kids Ages 5+
    Looking for fun and easy crafts to keep your twins ages 5+ entertained? Look no further! In this blog post, we have curated a list of exciting craft ideas that are perfect for twins ages 5 and up. These activities will not only spark creativity but also provide an opportunity for bonding and learning. Get ready to unleash your twins’ imagination with these engaging crafts!
  • Twins First Birthday Gift Ideas They’ll Love For Years
    Need 1st birthday gifts for twin babies? From Little People toys to plush cars to learning toys, there are a lot of great 1st birthday gift ideas for twin babies!
  • Best Shows to Binge Watch on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and More
    Looking for the best shows to binge watch? I’ve got some great suggestions for you from Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video!
  • Easy Preschool Crafts Your Twins Will Love
    Looking for easy preschool crafts for preschool aged twins? I was looking for crafts my 3 year old twins can do on their own while I’m teaching my 5-year-old Kindergarten, while also developing their fine motor skills. I’m excited with what I found which I’ll share below!
  • Our Favorite Preschool Workbooks for Twins that are Fun and Educational
    Are you looking for preschool workbooks your preschooler will look forward to using? Here are our favorite preschool workbooks that include letters, numbers, colors, tracing, and animals! Our twins love these!!!

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As a mom of identical twins and a son two years older, I have gained invaluable experience in the realm, and chaos, of parenting. With a Master's Degree and Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology, I spent years as a school psychologist, helping children navigate through their educational and emotional challenges. Now as a stay at home mom and professional blogger, I combine my areas of expertise to help you in your parenting journey.