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This Easter, instead of letting the kids have all the fun, I decided to have a light day of work and enjoy a day of Easter egg painting with some...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/easter-egg-decorating-painting-party/feed/ 0 25908 https://mommy-diary.com/simplifying-motherhood-hellofresh/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=simplifying-motherhood-hellofresh https://mommy-diary.com/simplifying-motherhood-hellofresh/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:00:59 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=11156 What should I make for dinner? If you’re like me, you find yourself asking this question all the time. Before becoming a mother, I was a great planner and organizer. I had to-do lists for everything and no detail went forgotten. Then motherhood happened and my entire life turned upside down as in, now my...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/simplifying-motherhood-hellofresh/feed/ 9 11156 https://mommy-diary.com/easy-chia-seed-overnight-oats-recipe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=easy-chia-seed-overnight-oats-recipe https://mommy-diary.com/easy-chia-seed-overnight-oats-recipe/#comments Wed, 17 Sep 2025 22:04:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=27272 Easy and healthy breakfast idea for the whole family If you’re like me, you’re always looking for easy and healthy breakfast ideas. Our mornings are the busiest time of the day and I don’t have time to make a big breakfast for the whole family. Chia seed overnight oats recipe has been requested by my...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/easy-chia-seed-overnight-oats-recipe/feed/ 1 27272 https://mommy-diary.com/things-to-do-in-tokyo-with-kids/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=things-to-do-in-tokyo-with-kids https://mommy-diary.com/things-to-do-in-tokyo-with-kids/#respond Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:14:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=33465 Tokyo, a vibrant metropolis where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with futuristic technology, is a fantastic destination for families with kids. This sprawling city offers a many activities that cater to different interests and ages, making it one of the best places in Asia to explore with your little ones. I was hesitant to visit Tokyo...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/things-to-do-in-tokyo-with-kids/feed/ 0 33465 https://mommy-diary.com/fun-activities-to-teach-social-skills/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fun-activities-to-teach-social-skills https://mommy-diary.com/fun-activities-to-teach-social-skills/#respond Tue, 06 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=29198 When you’re a parent, you try your best to give your child or children the tools that will hopefully help them succeed in life. I like to think of these as figurative building blocks that you start to put together when your child is young. You hope what you’ve taught them prepares them for when...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/fun-activities-to-teach-social-skills/feed/ 0 29198 https://mommy-diary.com/fourth-of-july-activities-for-toddlers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fourth-of-july-activities-for-toddlers https://mommy-diary.com/fourth-of-july-activities-for-toddlers/#respond Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=18883 Celebrating the Fourth of July is a favorite summer milestone for many. And I think it’s so important to explain the why behind holidays to our children. I get it, it can be difficult to explain 4th of July to toddlers and preschoolers. However, you can tell them that it’s a day when we celebrate...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/fourth-of-july-activities-for-toddlers/feed/ 0 18883 https://mommy-diary.com/family-things-to-do-in-los-angeles/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=family-things-to-do-in-los-angeles https://mommy-diary.com/family-things-to-do-in-los-angeles/#respond Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=37551 Whether you live nearby, across the country, or on the other side of the world, LA is a great place to travel with your family. Sure, it’s known for being a celebrity hotspot with a larger-than-life vibe, but it’s also one of the best kid-friendly travel destinations in the country. The whole family will absolutely...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/family-things-to-do-in-los-angeles/feed/ 0 37551 https://mommy-diary.com/healthy-road-trip-snacks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=healthy-road-trip-snacks https://mommy-diary.com/healthy-road-trip-snacks/#respond Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=34622 To some, loading all of your kids into the car for a lengthy road trip might sound like a nightmare. But for me, I cherish the memories we make every time we hit the road on our next adventure. Road trips are such a great way to spend time with your family and explore different...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/healthy-road-trip-snacks/feed/ 0 34622 https://mommy-diary.com/best-mom-hacks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-mom-hacks https://mommy-diary.com/best-mom-hacks/#respond Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=34259 Motherhood is an adventure that is full of ups and downs. It can often feel like for every heart-warming experience you enjoy, there’s a challenge that you have to face.  As a busy mom, I’m constantly looking for ways to make those challenges easier to overcome. By talking to other moms and learning from their...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/best-mom-hacks/feed/ 0 34259 https://mommy-diary.com/staying-bug-free-with-zevo-insect/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=staying-bug-free-with-zevo-insect https://mommy-diary.com/staying-bug-free-with-zevo-insect/#respond Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:10:45 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=13075 I love my suburban family life. Even though I love visiting cities when I travel, I’ve always been a suburban girl at heart. I’m thankful to live in a family friendly city in Southern California with large wide streets, safe community parks and spacious backyards with plenty of sunshine and space to grow trees and...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/staying-bug-free-with-zevo-insect/feed/ 0 13075 https://mommy-diary.com/fertility-cleanse-why-and-how-to-do-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fertility-cleanse-why-and-how-to-do-it https://mommy-diary.com/fertility-cleanse-why-and-how-to-do-it/#respond Thu, 27 Mar 2025 03:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=18161 The need to increase fertility is a fairly common problem and affects far more people than you would think. It’s devastating to find out that you and your partner are having trouble conceiving and often, both men and women feel immense stress and pressure of infertility without being able to open up about it. I...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/fertility-cleanse-why-and-how-to-do-it/feed/ 0 18161