Kate & Meri Blog

Everything You Need to Know About Baby Bathtime

You are home with your new baby and the time has come for her first bath. Suddenly, you have questions, and lots of them. Is it okay to bathe my baby with his umbilical cord? What should the water temperature be? Can I get water...

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When Will My Baby Smile and Laugh?

Seeing your baby smile, and hearing him laugh for the first time are two of the most rewarding parenting milestones. And we aren’t talking about gassy smiles here. We are talking about real smiles--signs of happiness. You finally get a glimpse of those sweet baby...

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Baby’s 1st Birthday- Ideas for Celebrating

Hooray, you made it! Congratulations on being a parent for one whole year...and surviving. Your baby’s first birthday is a day for great celebration. Many parents look forward to this day for months. Here in 2020, things are a little bit different because of COVID-19,...

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7 Fun and Easy Thanksgiving Day Activities for Kids

Oh joy for fall and everything that comes along with it. Changes in the leaves, cooler weather, pumpkins, pumpkin-spiced things and….. Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday of all because of the FOOD, special family time, and of course, football. As the year wraps up,...

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Creating a Homeschool Schedule

Creating a Homeschool Schedule

This year more parents than ever have dived into homeschooling. If you are one of them and you are trying to figure out how to schedule your days, you’ve come to the right place. According to mprnews.com, “The National HomeSchool Association received more than 3,400...

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All About Rainbow Babies

All About Rainbow Babies

  What is a Rainbow Baby? A rainbow baby is an extra special blessing. This baby comes to you after the devastating heartbreak of a miscarriage, stillbirth, infant or neonatal loss. Just like a real rainbow, it’s a bright spot during an otherwise dark and...

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Celebrating Mother's Day With Custom Onesies

Celebrating Mother's Day With Custom Onesies

While this year’s Mother’s Day might be the most unique of most people’s entire lifetime it doesn’t make it any less special! As we know firsthand Motherhood is both the most challenging and rewarding venture one can undertake!  There is no pause button on those...

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19 Ways to Announce You're Having a Baby

19 Ways to Announce You're Having a Baby

With five kids of my own — plus 50 nieces and nephews — I’ve seen more than a few baby announcements. Some are funny, some are tender, and we’ve even had some that were heartbreaking. But the end result is always the same: there is...

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