We all need mom hacks for keeping everything stored and organized around the house- especially toys! While toy storage will probably always be a challenge as long as kids are in the house, here’s a few practical mom hacks to keep your house a little less cluttered. And if you enjoy these clever mom hacks, be sure to check out the rest of the series, linked at the bottom of this post! This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase through my links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Mom Hacks for the Bathroom Toys Bathroom toy storage I’m sure I ..read more

I hope you’ve been enjoying this series of Simple Mom Hacks! Next up, we’ll look at some mom hacks for the wonderful world of parent hacks. It’s no secret that parenting is a challenge and as moms it’s not something that’s ever done. So while you’re in the thick of it, here’s a few genius mom hacks to make being a parent just a bit easier! And if you enjoy these clever mom hacks, be sure to check out the rest of the series, linked at the bottom of this post. These are tried and true mom hacks from me and other moms who are in the trenches, too. Enjoy these simple mom hacks for parenting! This ..read more

Mom life comes a lot with uncertainty, but one certainty for every mom is LAUNDRY. So for the next part of this Mom Hacks series (see part 1 of Simple Mom Hacks for Meal Time here!) we’ll be looking at some of the best mom hacks for getting and keeping clothes clean, plus other hacks for keeping up with clothes in general. From mismatched socks to creative ways to use bins and baskets to keep everything organized, this mom hacks post is one every mom needs! This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase through my links, I may receive a small commission at no extra c ..read more

I bet all of us would say that we both love and struggle with being a mom and trying to fulfill all that comes with this role! That’s basically why I started Mama Shark, to share what I’m learning about streamlining mom life. And while a lot of what I talk about on this blog is systems and processes, sometimes it’s fun to just find the little “Mom Hacks” to make the day to day easier. So I’ve done some collecting of Mom Hacks and this is part 1 of a series with some ingenious, time-saving, and sanity-preserving tricks from myself and other moms. This first part will be the mom hacks I’ve colle ..read more

The Mama Shark blog is excited to welcome Sophia from The Organized Family Blog to share with us some strategies about how to manage a family Christmas! Thank you for sharing, Sophia! I have always loved Christmas, but since I am a mother I feel its importance even more! We have great family traditions – including fighting over never-ending board games  and spending the whole December with discussions to figure out what the menu on Christmas Eve should be. I think beyond the glittering decorations and festive feasts, the true essence of Christmas lies in the joy of reuniting with loved o ..read more

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Easy ways to save money with a newborn Sometimes it feels like your bank account will struggle to recover after having a baby. Yes, having a baby can be costly, but outside of hospital fees, having a newborn baby doesn’t have to be super expensive! Here are 5 easy ways to save money with a newborn. This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase through my links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Start a Registry By making a list of the essential items that you need for a newborn and creating a budget you will be able to get a clear picture of ..read more

Postpartum Tips for New Moms You’re expecting a baby! This is an exciting time, full of changes for your expanding family.  The second those little blue lines appear, your thoughts and dreams naturally start to center around what’s best for your growing child.  And then the postpartum tips for new moms start coming… All of a sudden, every stranger has to give you advice about what’s okay (or not okay) for you and baby. How to tell the gender of your child based on the shape of your expanded uterus.  What foods to avoid to prevent swelling. How every door is suddenly too heavy fo ..read more

The Basics of Cloth Diapering on a Budget Have you ever considered cloth diapering but felt like the initial output was too much?  Or maybe you’re looking at diapers in general and wondering if cloth diapering would save enough money to make it worth it?  Is it possible to do cheap cloth diapering?  If you’re wondering how to do cloth diapering on a budget, this post is for you!  I’ve teamed up again with postpartum expert and cloth diaper educator Alex Sparrow from The Well Carried Child to talk about the cheapest way to cloth diaper! I used cloth diapers for my first baby ..read more

The Basics of Babywearing on a Budget It’s no secret that I LOVE babywearing. I’ve worn both of my kids in many different carriers, and I truly don’t know what I would do without babywearing.  Babywearing has allowed me to comfortably and easily do everything from grocery shopping to cooking to strawberry picking with a baby/toddler in tow.  But if you’re new to babywearing, you might get some sticker shock when you look at the prices on some of the carrier options!  So if you’re trying to be frugal, how can you do babywearing on a budget? To answer this question, I’ve teamed up ..read more