Toddler

  • Baby, Exercise and Workout, Motherhood, Product Reviews, Sponsored, Toddler

    My Sneaky Mommy Workout Routine

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    You know what used to annoy me? Women who would post photos of themselves working out or memes on social media with the hashtag #noexcuses. I would always think of all the real reasons some of us moms sometimes have for not working out. The real hashtag for us is #thestruggleisreal. My son, in particular, likes to have mommy’s attention all the time, so whenever I start setting up in the living room for a workout, within a few minutes he would start protesting “No exercise, mama!” There are some days when he would be cooperative and “exercise” with me but on other days he would sit with all the determination he could muster up and chant “No, No, No!”

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    Since getting to the gym consistently isn’t really an option for me at this time, I thought about ways that I could keep him busy while I got a sweat in. Since I realized that he’s mostly upset about being a spectator of my workout I figured that once he wasn’t in the same room he would be fine.

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    That’s where the new Levana Ovia Video Baby Monitor has come in handy in the past two weeks since it was sent to me. The set up was extremely easy which I was pleased with it in comparison to the complicated instructions of his previous monitor. I’m also able to pan and zoom the camera around the room which is great for following him around without going to look. Another amazing feature is the two-way communication system which makes answering his questions and requests easy. You should have seen his little-bewildered face the first time I spoke to him on the two-way communication system

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    Once, he’s busy playing with his toys or tablet  I use my workout cards to make sure that form is good and do this routine that my friend who is personal trainer sent me, it usually takes me about 10-15 minutes.

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    I think motherhood is all about being creative especially when it comes to self-care. This monitor has given me a few minutes each day to do something for myself. I would love for you to be able to enjoy that too so I want to encourage you to enter to win one of this Ovia Video Baby Monitor Giftbox  for your family.
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    This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Levana. The opinions and text are all mine.

  • Motherhood, Sponsored, Toddler

    The World Through My Toddler’s Eyes with Nesquik

    The Super Knight is now 2 1/2 years old, he’s right in the midst of one of the most feared ages of children. Most people refer to this stage as terrible twos, I personally like to use the term “terrific twos”. You see, I’m more experienced this time around with toddlers. At this age, his brain is developing mega fast, ahead of his emotional and physical development. 2-year-olds know more than they’re able to express and that frustrates them which sometimes leads to tantrums. For the past 6 months, I’ve taken the approach to view the world through my son’s eyes. Of course, I am a grown-up and I would never fully see the world the way that he sees it. However, I try to get on his level, talk to him and let him lead the conversation to see what’s on his little mind, offer different options to help him express what he wants to do and help him actualize his little plans.

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    For instance, my son loves to build things, he plays well with his sister but he gets more creative when she’s at school and he could build all of his cool ideas without having to collaborate with her.  Lately, he’s been obsessed with The Lion Guard so he tries to build the characters that he sees on the show like the hyenas.

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    I like to take advantage of breakfast to play and eat with him. We chat and I ask him questions, practice saying different new words and discussing their meanings.

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    We usually have breakfast after The Princess Fairy is at school, it’s our way of bonding in the beginning of the day together. Since he loves chocolate milk, it’s not unusual for him to request it so I keep Nesquik Chocolate Powder handy. I think Nesquik Chocolate Powder is a good choice because it contains 7 essential vitamins and minerals, no artificial colors and flavors. Now, that it’s currently cold and flu season, it helps that Nesquik Chocolate Powder has vitamin C to build up his immune system.

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    I’m happy that I adopted this approach of viewing the world through my toddler’s eyes since he can now lead me to his interests, he’s more creative is able to come up with solutions removing some of his two-year-old frustrations.

    How do you help your child navigate the “terrific twos”?

  • halloween, Motherhood, Sponsored, Toddler

    The Super Knight as Iron Man

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    This Halloween my favorite toddler will take a break from potty training and morph into Iron Man. If you remember, Mr. Rattles is a MARVEL Avengers fan and he loves Tony Stark in particular.  Back when he was growing up, he always wanted to dress up like Iron Man but his mom thought the idea of him in the costume was just too funny to take him seriously. So here we are a few decades later, realizing his longtime desires through The Super Knight.  The Super Knight is really his own superhero running around and screaming “Soupy Powers” all day, but he’s down to morph into Iron Man if it would make “Doddy’s” childhood dream come through.

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    I’ve learned over the years that the earlier I get the kids Halloween costumes the better! During the month of October, we attend many events that the kids get dressed up for including MARVEL Avengers: Age of Ultron watch party we’re planning for the movie’s Blu-ray/DVD release on Friday evening (October 2nd). 

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    I was fortunate enough to find my little guy an adorable Iron Man costume at Walmart.

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    When I saw the fake muscles and the mask, I let out such a loud “Awwww” that everyone turned around and stared at me. I couldn’t wait to get home and have him try it on.

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    But first, I thought that it would be nice to get my husband an Iron Man character as a gift and reminder of his good old boy days.  I headed to their toy section where I found this Iron Man character for him. Walmart also had Mr. Rattle’s some MARVEL Avengers: Age of Ultron themed snacks.

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    Once, I got home I had my little fella try on his costume. He was feeling so super in it that he asked me to take him outside so he could play and I am that sappy mama so that’s exactly what we did. Doesn’t he make a convincing Iron Man?

    [Tweet “”You know it’s times like these that I realize what a super hero I am” – Iron Man”]

    Are your kids dressing up like MARVEL characters this Halloween?