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Tractor Themed Birthday Party

My 3 year old is obsessed with tractors. Anything to do with tractors. What did he want for his birthday? Tractors. What kind of cake did he want? Tractor. What's his favorite color? John Deere green (and yes, he actually said that). So we had a tractor party! Now I am not a crafting person, nor do I cook or bake well, so simple is my thing. How do I create a tractor themed party, without doing (or spending) a lot? So I scoured the internet to see what I could find. Invitations are SO hard to find! At least free templates! All I wanted was to be able to find a template, and print off invites at like Walmart or Walgreen's. I couldn't find any that I liked! Solution? Create your own! I found a picture of a John Deere tractor that I liked and created my own invite on Walmart's website. Then I was able to add in our party details, and walah! Done! Next was the cake. Now, I don't like to bake and I'm not good at it, so I was looking for simple. Like defi

DockATot: Sanity Saving Baby Item

I want to share with you about this sanity saving baby item that will change your life! Both my boys have slept in a co-sleeper in our room until at least 6 months. It's so much easier for me to nurse them for those night feeds and it helps me fall back asleep faster. What I didn't know until recently was what a DockATot was. OMG such a life saver! It's this expensive, little snuggle bed for your baby. They have two sizes, the deluxe and the grand. The deluxe is for littles ages 0-9 months, and the grand is from months to 3 years. The deluxe starts at a whopping $175 and the grand at $275. Expensive right? I never like to pay full price for anything, so there are some GREAT ways to save a buck that I will share. Definitely a registery must have for those new mama's! Why is the DockATot so great you ask? It hugs your kiddo in a way where they feel comforted and almost like you are holding them while they sleep. Its made with a breathable tube and bottom cushion, so