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Chia seed overnight oats recipe has been requested by my...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/easy-chia-seed-overnight-oats-recipe/feed/ 0 27272 https://mommy-diary.com/fun-activities-to-teach-social-skills/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fun-activities-to-teach-social-skills https://mommy-diary.com/fun-activities-to-teach-social-skills/#respond Tue, 06 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=29198 When you’re a parent, you try your best to give your child or children the tools that will hopefully help them succeed in life. I like to think of these as figurative building blocks that you start to put together when your child is young. You hope what you’ve taught them prepares them for when...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/fun-activities-to-teach-social-skills/feed/ 0 29198 https://mommy-diary.com/family-things-to-do-in-los-angeles/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=family-things-to-do-in-los-angeles https://mommy-diary.com/family-things-to-do-in-los-angeles/#respond Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=37551 Whether you live nearby, across the country, or on the other side of the world, LA is a great place to travel with your family. Sure, it’s known for being a celebrity hotspot with a larger-than-life vibe, but it’s also one of the best kid-friendly travel destinations in the country. The whole family will absolutely...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/family-things-to-do-in-los-angeles/feed/ 0 37551 https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-do-newborn-photography-at-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-do-newborn-photography-at-home https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-do-newborn-photography-at-home/#comments Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:44:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=5876 The Best DIY Newborn Photography Tips for Newbies Today I want to share with you my tips and tricks for doing a newborn photoshoot at home. With a little bit of preparation and creativity, any mom can do these at home without breaking the bank for new photoshoots at every milestone. 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Which...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/birthday-dinner-outfit-ideas/feed/ 0 39583 https://mommy-diary.com/diy-spring-flower-arrangement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=diy-spring-flower-arrangement https://mommy-diary.com/diy-spring-flower-arrangement/#respond Thu, 13 Feb 2025 01:52:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=21776 One of my favorite seasons is spring, because of all the beautiful flowers that bloom during this time. I love how easily you can find fresh, fluffy flowers at your local grocery store. Today, I will be sharing how to make a spring arrangement at home with grocery store flowers. Creating an arrangement at home...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/diy-spring-flower-arrangement/feed/ 0 21776 https://mommy-diary.com/cute-friends-dinner-outfit-ideas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cute-friends-dinner-outfit-ideas https://mommy-diary.com/cute-friends-dinner-outfit-ideas/#respond Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=39550 As moms, we spend a ton of our time in the thick of family life. So, every now and again, we deserve a fun night out for ourselves! One of my favorite ways to recharge and reconnect is by spending quality time with friends over dinner. It’s more than just a quick meal—it’s the perfect...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/cute-friends-dinner-outfit-ideas/feed/ 0 39550 https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-start-decluttering-when-overwhelmed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-start-decluttering-when-overwhelmed https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-start-decluttering-when-overwhelmed/#respond Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=39491 As a busy mother of 4, I’m no stranger to stress. With a loaded schedule and a to-do list that only seems to get longer, a cluttered home can feel overwhelming. I know this time is fleeting, but my inner Virgo is dying for relief and there’s no denying the toll on your overall health...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-start-decluttering-when-overwhelmed/feed/ 0 39491 https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-style-oversized-button-up/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-style-oversized-button-up https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-style-oversized-button-up/#respond Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=39435 If my Instagram is anything to go off of, you’ll notice that I’m a big fan of outfits that are just as comfortable as they are stylish. That’s why you’ll often catch me rocking a roomy, breathable shirt, like an oversized button-up. They’re a timeless staple, ridiculously comfortable, and incredibly versatile, giving you a bunch...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-style-oversized-button-up/feed/ 0 39435