Easy DIY Baby Bib Scarves

Almost a year ago I said (http://lifewithmylittlekraut.blogspot.com/2015/06/my-favorite-baby-products.html) that bib scarves are among my favorite baby products and that they're super easy to make from old shirts and fabric scraps. When one of my dear friend's baby started drooling like crazy and another announced that she was pregnant a few weeks ago, I decided it was time to make some baby bib scarves again. We had just hit a sweet spot with bed time and when both kids were sleeping at 7:30 pm one day I just got started (that also explains the not so ideal lighting in my pictures...). I think it took me three evenings to make them and it was a great distraction that was totally relaxing. I think they turned out super cute. I love them for my own kids and they make such great gifts. 

Baby Essentials for Baby #2

We're almost 6 months into being a family of four, so I thought it was time for an update on must have essentials for a second baby. I talked about favorite baby products last year, but have to say that not all of them turned out to be essentials for baby #2, so here's an updated list.

Dinner Planning - Week Two

I'm happy to announce we made it through another week of successful dinner planning. In case you missed it, here's week one. I have to tell you, I'm hooked. I'm really not the most organized person, but planning dinners has been a game changer. We had quick yummy and diverse meals, and we're not stuck with any leftovers for the weekend. Success! So why wouldn't I share what we ate last week? But before we get to that, let's look my list of dinner options. Every week, I'm choosing five meals from this list to make during the week. Eventually I'll add more recipes and I'm sure this will change in the summer (anyone else out there who could grill 7 days a week all summer long?), but this is a good go-to-list for us. If you do have any family favorites, I'd love it if you left a comment on this post for me! 

Dinner Planning - Week One

I've never been so organized in my life and feel super proud and accomplished after last week. Dinner time is important for us; it's the one hour during the day that we all spend time together, talk, laugh, and eat. We all enjoy cooking and eating, but usually have about 45 minutes from the time one of us gets home until dinner needs to be on the table. If that doesn't happen, Noah gets cranky, starts whining, demands nothing but a bagel for dinner, and can't be reasoned with. Which means that this one peaceful family hour of the day won't be quite so peaceful anymore; and that just stresses everyone out and impacts the rest of the evening. So - quick dinner options are a must.