Sign up for our Newsletter!

First Name E-Mail Address

Contact Us

Nav Social Menu

Home
About
Blog
Collaborate

family
DIY
RECIPES
shop

The Sincere Mama

ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

Using Duracell® Optimum Batteries to Power Kids’ Toys

How to Reduce Sensory Bin Messes

How to Make Rainbow Rice

Primary Sidebar

Welcome

Hey, friend! I'm so glad you stopped by! My husband, daughter, and I are loving life in TN. I love sharing about my family, hacks to make "momming" easier, recipes, and more! Read More About Us…

Let’s Connect

Recent Posts

Egg & Mild Cheddar Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches
Using Duracell® Optimum Batteries to Power Kids’ Toys
10 Non-Toy Gift ideas for a 4 year old
Summer Fun with SwimZip
Zip it with Beddy’s!

Archives

September 2019
August 2019
July 2019
May 2019
April 2019
March 2019

Categories

ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
CLEANING
DIY
FAMILY LIFE
FAVORITES FOR KIDS
FAVORITES FOR MAMA
KID FOOD
MOM HACKS
MOTHERHOOD
ONE PAN MEALS
OUR HOME
RECIPES
SLOW COOKER MEALS
Uncategorized

Stay up to date

First Name E-Mail Address

copyright

I love it when you share! Please keep in mind that all images and text on this site are property of The Sincere Mama. Feel free to use one or two photos provided that a link back to my original post is included. Please do not remove any watermarks, crop, or edit any of my images without first obtaining written permission from me. Pinning is always welcome and appreciated! Thank you!

Don't miss all the latest!

First Name E-Mail Address

Contact Us
About
Privacy Policy & Disclosures
Category Index

Instagram post 2276308235973666784_6929208951

The highlight of all my days ❤️ Finding solice in the Word and worship, spending as much time outdoors as we can, and turning off the news/social media/doomsday media as much as I possibly can.

I'm no stranger to anxiety, but being pregnant right now has added an extra layer to it that feels thick and heavy. I like being in control and though I'm definitely an introvert, not having the choice to go to church, the grocery store, etc on top of not really knowing what my daughter's birth will look like in a couple months all feels really hard.

BUT, I know who's in control. I know who wins this battle, and so I'm going to keep fighting and laying these burdens at the foot of the Cross where I have found hope to truly live.

Happy Monday, y'all. Praying peace over your upcoming week and here if you need to chat ❤️

Instagram post 2274113974469563284_6929208951

Though our daily routine is fairly similar these days (we were already a homeschool family), my daughter is really missing our regular visits to the library. Reading has always been a priority in our home!

Thankfully, we still have access to @vooks 🙌🏼 |ad| Vooks is a streaming library of ad-free, kid-safe, animated read-aloud storybooks. It's an entire library right at your fingertips that you can subscribe to on phones and tablets, and my daughter truly loves it! The app is very easy to navigate, so she's able to scroll through, pick the book she wants to read, and from there the story comes to life with beautiful animations. One of my favorite things is that as the text is read aloud, each word is bolded at the same time which helps promote reading skills!

Whether you homeschool by choice, or have been thrust into it recently, Vooks has your back. They've created 20 minute lesson plans (you can download at the link in my bio) that give you the resources to unpack each book with your child for a fun AND valuable learning experience.

Y'all, we've been using Vooks for almost a year now and genuinely love this app. It's been a wonderful resource for us and I hope you'll check it out!

Instagram post 2272663728422040047_6929208951

I went to sleep with a forecast of rain and woke up today to sunshine 😭😭🙌🏼🙌🏼 We've had a day here and there of it this past month, but it's been so rainy this winter/spring here in TN.
For me personally, the weather tends to have a big impact on my mental health and the constant gloom lately (both in weather and news) has put my anxiety on high alert.

To help combat it, I've been playing worship music pretty much nonstop, praying, reducing the time I spend online, keeping my house picked up (bc chaos makes it worse 🤣), taking advantage of every moment of sunshine, and not being afraid to have a good cry when I need one.

How are you holding up friends? How can I pray for you right now?

Instagram post 2271225275792590558_6929208951

I have always liked word and board games. When I was younger, I loved to do word searches and would play games with anyone who I could talk into it.

My recent favorite mobile game is @ScrabbleGo. It has 4 different game modes (including the ability to either play against yourself OR against other people who have the app), which helps keep the game fresh and exciting. You can also level up as you play to unlock new features in the game. I am all for a challenge and Scrabble GO definitely gets my brain working!

Head to my stories and swipe up to download the Scrabble GO app today for free on the App Store or Google Play! #itsyourmove #scrabblegopartner

Instagram post 2266865694295523571_6929208951

Just here to remind you that if you're unexpectedly gaining extra time with your kiddos, you don't have to make fancy plans for learning or fun. Kids can truly learn and thrive with the least fancy of activities!

Is some extra screentime ok? Of course! Are fancy activities awesome? Yes! But if you're like me and fall somewhere in the middle, don't underestimate the power of play and creative time.

Yesterday, we spent 2 hours painting rocks. I put down one of my cheap vinyl table cloths, loaded up a paint pallet (you can get them at the dollar tree or dollar general super cheap 🙌🏼), added lots of colors (we love the little $0.50 bottles from Walmart), gathered rocks from outside (frreeeeeeeee), & she was in full imagination mode! No official lesson required and yet she learned a lot about color mixing along the way.

I also have a recipe for easy rainbow rice on the blog and will link it in the bio for you. Hang in there Mamas and Papas! Enjoy this time as much as you can ❤️ And let go of the pressure to plan every moment!

Instagram post 2262517419434301005_6929208951

Raise your hand if you’ve ever stepped on a Lego? Or cringed at the idea of playdough or sensory bin messes? Both my hands are up! Enter my new favorite #momhack for containing messes (among other things). We are LOVING our new My Play Mat from @regalobaby. It’s a double-sided, soft foam mat that can be folded up for easy storage or travel (swipe to see the handy carrying case) and can be wiped down when messes happen! Here are my top five ways to use the mat:
1. For ABC recognition! One side of the mat has the whole alphabet. Here, we’re playing Eye Spy and then jumping to the letter. She kept saying, “Mama this is SO MUCH FUN!” 2. For containing Legos! We have carpet throughout our home, so this play mat both offers a solid surface for building AND stops Legos from getting hidden in the carpet where Mama inevitably steps on them.

3. For sensory bin play! This works great for both wet and dry sensory play. For dry play (like rainbow rice), you can easily fold the mat like a taco and pour the pieces back in your bin. For wet play (like bubbles or water beads), you can wipe it down afterwards and not worry about it getting on your carpet.

4. For playdough or kinetic sand! Again, great for keeping them off your carpet and easy clean up. The mat is just shy of 6’x6’, so there’s plenty of area to keep the mess contained!

5. For tummy time! With a baby on the way, I can already see how handy this will be for tummy time and setting up a convenient play space for our newest gal!
Head to my stories to see the flip side of the mat in action! #regalopartner #regalobaby

Instagram post 2257460210803216420_6929208951

If I had to pick one “category” of food to enjoy for the rest of my life, I’d pick breakfast foods hands down. [ad] Breakfast is a must in our house. Some days we go all out and others we need something fast and easy.

@eggo_us fits the bill either way. In a rush? Pop a handful of Eggo mini-pancakes in the toaster oven and take them on the go. Have a little more time? Go all out with a charcuterie board, mini-pancake style. I whipped this up for Eleanor and I to share, added some of our favorite toppings (along with some special ones to make it extra special 😉), and oh my goodness I wish you could have seen her face. She was SO excited and we both enjoyed our special meal together!
Easy #momhack? Whip up a batch of sausage patties and eggs, and you can make mini-sandwiches using the pancakes as the “bun.” They’re the perfect size for tiny hands 😊 You can find Eggo mini-pancakes at your local @krogerco! #EggoPancakesatKroger #NationalPancakeDay

Instagram post 2256096167945448662_6929208951

Went grocery shopping with a unicorn today. 10/10 would recommend 😆 Also, cute hat is from Target clearance. Got it for around $3 🙌🏼 If you need hats and gloves for your kiddos, they had them all 50-70% off at ours.

We've been radio silent bc this little lady had a nasty stomach virus last weekend and we spent last week recovering. Thankfully, she's back to feeling good and no one else got it, thank the Lord!

I have my glucose test tomorrow morning and would appreciate your prayers that I pass!

Happy Monday, y'all!

Instagram post 2248353033115325691_6929208951

Obligatory #snowday post ❄️☃️ She started with a hat on and now it's lost somewhere in our yard. We'll find it once the snow melts 🤣 she's obsessed with all things cat right now!

Also, shout out to my main squeeze who got home after a long day (long week, really) and didn't hesitate to say yes when she asked him to come outside with her 😍 We hit the jackpot in the husband/Papa department, y'all.

Now, on to spring...please?

Copyright © 2020 · captivating theme by Restored 316