Introducing audiobooks to your kids

Introducing audiobooks to your kids

One of the questions I get asked most: "how do I get my kids to start listening to audiobooks?" Audiobooks have seriously been a lifesaver for us. I would likely turn to screen time a lot more if we didn't have them and I’m sure we’d have more meltdowns without them....

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Pandemic Living with Young Kids: 7 tips to surviving

Pandemic Living with Young Kids: 7 tips to surviving

So, first off, please notice I said “surviving” and not “thriving.” HA. Yes, I’m finding some amazing things about pandemic living. The slow pace and few commitments for example, truly are helping my kids thrive. However in general… I am personally not thriving, lol....

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Corporate Writing

Corporate Writing

Turner Talks... for you! Small business owners, I see you. You're busy and your to do list is a mile long. Writing up blog posts, website content, newsletters.... all of this takes time that you don't have. The problem with throwing something out there yourself, is...

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How to start using sensory bins

Ok, some of your friends use sensory bins with their kids. You also follow some instagrammers who seem to have mastered the bins. So you do a quick Pinterest search and are immediately overwhelmed with the possibilities. Have no fear, Alex is here! HAHA. But...

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Super Simple Toddler Chili

Super Simple Toddler Chili

I usually pack my chilli with vegetables and lots of spices. Sometimes the kids will eat it, sometimes they won't. But if I use this recipe and keep things simple - it almost always gets gobbled up. I use my Instant Pot for this recipe, but you can make it in a slow...

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14 First Birthday Gift Ideas

14 First Birthday Gift Ideas

So, you’re nearing the one year mark since you’ve kept a little human alive. Yay you!! Now everyone is asking for gift ideas and you’re like, “uhhh I don’t know??” Here are 14 ideas for your kiddo’s wish list.

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The Thing About Sleep… or Lack Thereof

The Thing About Sleep… or Lack Thereof

The much needed and very literal wake up call from my baby and toddler. When I was pregnant, I talked to a friend of mine who had a 6 month old baby. My friend had gone back to work early, she looked GREAT every time I saw her and her baby had been sleeping through...

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Hello Jello! No Drip Popsicles

Hello Jello! No Drip Popsicles

I had a whole whack of strawberries and watermelon that needed to be used ASAP and it was supposed to be super hot out. Perfect time to make popsicles!! My mother in law was over when I was making them and she told me they used to add jello powder to their popsicle...

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Meatloaf Your Kids *May* Eat

Meatloaf Your Kids *May* Eat

I don't know about you, but in my house finding a meal that contains vegetables and protein both my kids will eat is a challenge. I've tried the healthy "Not Your Mama's Meatloaf" recipe from the It All Begins With Food cookbook (by the founder of Love Child Organics)...

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All I want for Christmas…

All I want for Christmas…

...is a full night's sleep?! Oh man, with cold/flu season upon us and two kids rotating in sickness over the last six weeks... I could use a full night's sleep. But apparently that's not in Santa's sack? Damn. Anyway I was struggling to figure out what I want for...

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Packing Your Baby Hospital Bag

Packing Your Baby Hospital Bag

I loved packing my baby hospital bag. Is that ridiculous? We were moving around my due date so I couldn't set up the nursery... but I NEEDED to nest. So I packed and repacked and repacked our hospital bag. Ended up being a great thing because we had exactly what we...

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What Does it mean to “Be a Man”

What Does it mean to “Be a Man”

What does it mean to "be a man?" For my husband, being a man means being strong not just physically, but emotionally. It means loving those around you passionately and doing everything in your power to help them. It also means seeing something that needs to be done...

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