The How To Mommy

How To Cook: Trader Joe’s Stuffed Peppers

07.18.2012

My girls and I were shopping at Trader Joe’s this morning {love that store} and I smelled something wonderful. We went back to the “Demos” section and tasted their stuffed peppers. They were amazing and I immediately knew what was for dinner. We had them tonight and my husband and I loved them! Plus, they [...]

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How To Keep Cool

07.16.2012

Has any one else had enough of the heat? Me too. Aside from swimming or just plain staying inside, I’m running out of ways to keep cool. In case you’re having the same problems, I thought I’d share are a few great ways to beat the heat. How To Stay Cool Avoid caffeine and alcohol as these will promote [...]

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How To Cook: Meal Planning Mondays

07.15.2012

Even though Finding Hope and I no longer do our weekly link up for our Meal Planning Monday, I knew this week was going to be SO busy that I would need to meal plan in order to ensure we’re eating healthy food all week instead of resorting to take out. I’m co-chairing my church’s [...]

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How To Bathe: Master Bath Update

07.06.2012

I’m sorry I’ve been so behind with my blog lately. Recently, our home has taken center stage. We are currently in the process of painting about 70% of our interior (and by we, I mean, the guy who is painting it). This involves of lot of prep, shopping, decluttering, and cleaning! I thought I’d share [...]

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How To Get Your Zzz’s

06.26.2012

I don’t know about you, but one of the most important things that can shape my whole day is sleep. If I don’t get a decent amount of sleep {this amount used to be no less than 8 hours…after having two babies and working a few jobs, it’s a little more flexible} I’m useless. I’m [...]

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How To Cook: Meal Planning Mondays Week 13

06.25.2012

Welcome back to Week 13 of Meal Planning Mondays! Finding Hope and I are doing a weekly link up for our Meal Planning. We’ve found that it’s a great way to save money when you plan in advance. We also love getting new ideas from each other! We have a short week this week, but [...]

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How To Protect Your Baby: Cordblood Banking

06.22.2012

In the rush of activity that can accompany a pregnancy, it’s perhaps not surprising that expectant parents don’t spend much time thinking about the issue of umbilical cord blood. After all, new mothers and fathers have to deal with baby names, nursery decorating schemes, preparing siblings for the new arrival, and sometimes, the pressing medical [...]

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How To Celebrate the Fourth

06.19.2012

I can’t believe it’s almost time for the Fourth of July! Didn’t summer just get here? I had so much fun last year dressing the girls in their red, white and blue and taking fun photos of them. This year the girls are older, so I thought I’d find some good Fourth of July crafts [...]

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How To Cook: Meal Planning Monday Week 12

06.17.2012

Welcome back to Week 12 of Meal Planning Mondays! Finding Hope and I are doing a weekly link up for our Meal Planning. We’ve found that it’s a great way to save money when you plan in advance. We also love getting new ideas from each other! Monday I have a Thirty-One Meeting and Training, [...]

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How To Be a New Mom: Helpful Tips and Advice

06.15.2012

You’re a new mom! Congratulations! Motherhood can bring so much joy and fun into your life, but it can also bring stress and exhaustion that needs to be managed. Having a child changes you in every way. So, how do you overcome the challenges of being a new mom and making it through? It depends on whom you [...]