https://mommy-diary.com/shopping-guide/ Motherhood, Identity & Healing—Creative Modern Motherhood Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:25:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://mommy-diary.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-Mommy-diary-submark-white-pink-32x32.png https://mommy-diary.com/shopping-guide/ 32 32 111288181 https://mommy-diary.com/monochromatic-easter-basket-ideas-kids-teens/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=monochromatic-easter-basket-ideas-kids-teens https://mommy-diary.com/monochromatic-easter-basket-ideas-kids-teens/#respond Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:25:43 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=21785 Monochromatic Easter Basket Ideas For Kids And Teens Every year I think about how I can make the kids’ Easter basket fun but practical. I love making them, but I don’t like filling them up with useless items. The last thing I want as a mom of 4 is another useless toy that ends up...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/monochromatic-easter-basket-ideas-kids-teens/feed/ 0 21785 https://mommy-diary.com/holiday-dress-guide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=holiday-dress-guide https://mommy-diary.com/holiday-dress-guide/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2024 03:02:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=28443 The best way to do holidays is IN STYLE! With these holiday dresses, you can show up, look great, and enjoy yourself to the max. There’s something for every person, every body type, and every occasion on this list. Below, check out this fantastic list of holiday dresses that’ll last you all year for holiday...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/holiday-dress-guide/feed/ 0 28443 https://mommy-diary.com/top-10-fall-closet-essentials/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-10-fall-closet-essentials https://mommy-diary.com/top-10-fall-closet-essentials/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=26931 Are you as excited as I am for the cooler weather and the chance to break out some autumnal outfits? As a busy mom, I know that finding the time to shop and put together a stylish wardrobe can be challenging. That’s why I absolutely love building a capsule wardrobe full of fall closet essentials....]]> https://mommy-diary.com/top-10-fall-closet-essentials/feed/ 0 26931 https://mommy-diary.com/decluttering-tips-for-your-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=decluttering-tips-for-your-home https://mommy-diary.com/decluttering-tips-for-your-home/#respond Mon, 18 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=19903 I think we all would love a Pinterest-perfect, decluttered, and organized home. And, if you’re like me, tidy spaces bring a sense of peace, calm, and spark joy. There’s no better feeling than spending an afternoon organizing a space. (Thanks, Marie Kondo!) By the time you’re finished, you feel like you’re decluttering your life. The...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/decluttering-tips-for-your-home/feed/ 0 19903 https://mommy-diary.com/what-to-buy-at-farmers-markets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-to-buy-at-farmers-markets https://mommy-diary.com/what-to-buy-at-farmers-markets/#respond Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=34027 I relish every opportunity to visit the local farmers’ market. As great as it is to spend time with people in my local community, it’s the diverse selection of fresh produce, crafts, honey, flowers, and more that really draws me in. Shopping for locally-grown produce and other items is relatively cheaper, and often healthier, than...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/what-to-buy-at-farmers-markets/feed/ 0 34027 https://mommy-diary.com/montessori-toys-for-babies-toddlers-and-preschoolers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=montessori-toys-for-babies-toddlers-and-preschoolers https://mommy-diary.com/montessori-toys-for-babies-toddlers-and-preschoolers/#respond Mon, 28 Aug 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=17324 Play is the work of the child. This quote by Maria Montessori encapsulates the thinking behind the Montessori method. Play is essential for emotional and physical development in children, beginning at a very young age. For a child, if play is the work then toys are their tools. Purposeful play, away from screens and other...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/montessori-toys-for-babies-toddlers-and-preschoolers/feed/ 0 17324 https://mommy-diary.com/back-to-school-outfits-for-girls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=back-to-school-outfits-for-girls https://mommy-diary.com/back-to-school-outfits-for-girls/#respond Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=23285 Summer has officially come to an end in our house, and back-to-school is in full swing. There is something so thrilling about this time of year for the family. A change in routine, a new environment for learning and growing, and of course, the back-to-school outfits!  Back-to-School Outfits for Girls The majority of my experience...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/back-to-school-outfits-for-girls/feed/ 0 23285 https://mommy-diary.com/the-10-best-natural-baby-wipes-for-sensitive-skin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-10-best-natural-baby-wipes-for-sensitive-skin https://mommy-diary.com/the-10-best-natural-baby-wipes-for-sensitive-skin/#respond Mon, 31 Jul 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=19310 One of my friends recently said to me that what you put on your skin is just as important as what you put in your mouth. Any products that go onto your skin are absorbed into your bloodstream in a matter of seconds. That really stuck with me. I’ve heard it before, but it inspired...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/the-10-best-natural-baby-wipes-for-sensitive-skin/feed/ 0 19310 https://mommy-diary.com/neutral-summer-dresses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=neutral-summer-dresses https://mommy-diary.com/neutral-summer-dresses/#respond Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=26598 Picture this: you’re standing in front of your closet, staring at a sea of colorful dresses, and yet you have nothing to wear. Sound familiar? If so, it’s time to simplify your life with a neutral summer dress that will make you feel confident and magnetic!  Summer is finally here, and I am so excited...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/neutral-summer-dresses/feed/ 0 26598 https://mommy-diary.com/spring-kitchen-decor-ideas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spring-kitchen-decor-ideas https://mommy-diary.com/spring-kitchen-decor-ideas/#respond Mon, 15 May 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=22430 As the beautiful and fresh flowers continue to bloom this Spring, there’s an innate desire to refresh your kitchen and dining accessories. So, if you’re looking for ideas to help give your kitchen and dinner decor a beautiful spring vibe, read on.  First, when buying new kitchen decor, whether it be in the springtime, summertime,...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/spring-kitchen-decor-ideas/feed/ 0 22430 https://mommy-diary.com/travel-flight-essentials/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=travel-flight-essentials https://mommy-diary.com/travel-flight-essentials/#respond Fri, 31 Mar 2023 17:43:07 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=30458 Preparing for the flight is just as important as preparing for your trip. Some flights can be really long and here are my top travel essentials to get you through a long flight. Flight Essentials for Air Travel 1. Soothing calming facial mist to rehydrate The air inside a plan is constantly being recycled and...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/travel-flight-essentials/feed/ 0 30458 https://mommy-diary.com/postpartum-wardrobe-essentials/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=postpartum-wardrobe-essentials https://mommy-diary.com/postpartum-wardrobe-essentials/#respond Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=19190 After giving birth, you certainly don’t feel your best. You are most likely tired, swollen, and sore. When it’s time to change out of the hospital gown, it’s important that you have something comfortable to change into. In this post, I’ll share some of my favorite postpartum wardrobe essentials.  Postpartum Wardrobe Essentials Before you give...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/postpartum-wardrobe-essentials/feed/ 0 19190