Straight Forward Mom

Simple life of a busy mom

Alt Sidebar
  • Home
  • For Us
    • Cleaning + Organizing
    • DIY + Art
    • How-To’s + Ideas
    • Learn + Play Activities
    • Pregnancy + Child Birth
  • For You
    • Cheat Day Recipes
    • Healthy Low Carb Recipes
    • Self Care + Healthy Lifestyle
  • Home
  • For Us
    • Cleaning + Organizing
    • DIY + Art
    • How-To’s + Ideas
    • Learn + Play Activities
    • Pregnancy + Child Birth
  • For You
    • Cheat Day Recipes
    • Healthy Low Carb Recipes
    • Self Care + Healthy Lifestyle
  • Home
  • For Us
    • Cleaning + Organizing
    • DIY + Art
    • How-To’s + Ideas
    • Learn + Play Activities
    • Pregnancy + Child Birth
  • For You
    • Cheat Day Recipes
    • Healthy Low Carb Recipes
    • Self Care + Healthy Lifestyle

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org
  • For Us,  How-To's + Ideas

    Time is of the Essence: Empowering Kids with Chore Charts for Earned Time

    “Time is the most valuable currency we possess. Let us spend it wisely, for it is a resource that cannot be replenished.” Motivating kids to help out with chores around the house can be quite a challenge. It often takes helpful reminders and tools to…

    By Nicole
  • For Us,  How-To's + Ideas

    Cat Breeding [The Cat Lady in Me]

    “A Dream is a Wish your Heart Makes” Have you had a lifelong passion that has always been a large part of you? When I was a little girl, life wasn’t exactly a fairy tale. As you may have read in my about section or…

    By Nicole
  • For Us,  How-To's + Ideas

    No Sugar Oatmeal Recipe [Great for Kid’s]

    I sure love a nice warm and gooey bowl of fresh oatmeal. There is an endless possibility of mix-ins that will give your flavor palate a run for its money. But let’s be real. Often oatmeal by itself is super bland and boring. We need to…

    By Nicole
  • For Us,  How-To's + Ideas,  Learn + Play Activities

    The Best Kid’s Table

    The Best Kid’s Table with So Much Versatility  Is it time to upgrade and get a “big kid’s” table? My son was outgrowing his high chair. He was at the age where he could sit in a chair and keep his attention. I decided it…

    By Nicole
  • For Us,  How-To's + Ideas

    Hot Wheels Toddler Activity [Great when you need a break]

    Feeling Exhausted or Unwell? Here’s what toddler activity I used! I was having one of those weeks! You know the kind that never ends, the kind you can’t get any sleep because you have a teething baby and a toddler with a stomach virus. So…

    By Nicole
  • For Us,  How-To's + Ideas

    How to get Baby to Sleep [Red Light Use]

    Exhausted after a long night of no sleep? Had to get up 3-4 times to fed your baby? I’ve been there! That’s how I came up with this neat way to get your baby on a sleep routine! It was a very long summer night,…

    By Nicole
  • For Us,  How-To's + Ideas

    How to Celebrate a Kid’s Birthday Party

    I had the hardest time trying to figure out how to celebrate a 2 year olds birthday for my son. Planning a kid’s birthday party can be stressful! He is at that age where, he doesn’t have a ton of friends. This, along with him…

    By Nicole
  • For Us,  How-To's + Ideas

    Potty Training Readiness

    My son, who is about to be two in a few days, is starting to show interest in potty training. So, I am pretty excited for the “hey, no more dirty diapers” but also terrified of the “well, you know, poop EVERYWHERE.” I wasn’t sure…

    By Nicole
  • For Us,  How-To's + Ideas

    Easter Baskets for Kids [Baby, Toddler, Teens]

    This year is already flying by! Can you believe it is already Easter time? It feels like we just had Easter yesterday. Don’t forget to make those Easter baskets! Well, if your stuck on what to put in your kids Easter baskets this year. Ive…

    By Nicole
  • For Us,  How-To's + Ideas

    Convenient & Natural Teething Remedy that my Baby Loved!

    Those pesky, painful baby teeth! My daughter is 4 months old, and a teething baby is in full swing, for her right now! I feel so helpless, at times, when my babies are having teething pain. My pediatrician, once said, ‘Teething isn’t a disease, so…

    By Nicole
 Older Posts

Meet Nicole

I'm a straightforward mom of two. I am here for you and for us (you + your family). Become inspired and find the help you need from a fellow mommy friend. The obstacles in my life have led me here, to share all my tips, tricks and hacks that got me through them – with you. #straightforwardmom

My Book

Lets connect!

Facebook Instagram Pinterest
Straight Forward Mom © 2017-2025 All rights reserved.
Back to top