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This Mama Needs Chocolate

Surviving motherhood one step at at time

Month: September 2017

— Activities, Arts & Crafts —

DIY Pumpkin Playdough 

September 29, 2017

If you’re like me you are on the lookout for activities to do at home that will help keep your child entertained and learning. I am mom to a 4 year old that is always on the go. I am also mom to a 4 month old. When presented with the challenges of being mom… Read More DIY Pumpkin Playdough 

— Mom-Care Monday —

Mom-Care Monday: Reading Challenge Update

September 25, 2017

Welcome to Mom-Care Monday, a weekly series on my blog that focuses on self care. Last week’s self care strategy focused on reading a book. Over the summer I had started The Girl On The Train, but did not get very far in my reading. Last week I challenged myself to read 3 times a… Read More Mom-Care Monday: Reading Challenge Update

— Motherhood —

Toddler Pillow Talk: Where Meaningful Conversations Happen 

September 23, 2017

As a parent I have a love/hate relationship with bedtime. At the end of some days I am counting down the time until the kids are asleep. After all it’s then that I have a chance to be still, catch up on chores, eat, watch TV, spend time with my husband, the list goes on… Read More Toddler Pillow Talk: Where Meaningful Conversations Happen 

— Mom-Care Monday —

Mom-Care Monday: Reading A Book

September 18, 2017

Where are my book lovers? Where are my book lovers who don’t get the time to actually read? I am with you! I did not alway find enjoyment from leisurely reading. This probably stemmed from interest and focus on sports in my free time. That and I didn’t like feeling forced into reading a particular… Read More Mom-Care Monday: Reading A Book

— Arts & Crafts —

Homemade 3 Ingredient Foam Paint

September 13, 2017

I’m always looking for new arts and craft activities to try with my son, especially ones that are simple to do one handed (baby in the other). He loves to try new things…and constantly ask for the activities he already loves. Making foam paint is an easy homemade activity, with ingredients that you very likely… Read More Homemade 3 Ingredient Foam Paint

— Mom-Care Monday —

Mom-Care Monday: Getting Your Hair Done 

September 11, 2017

Every 6 to 8 weeks I have a date with L.A. Hair. Every 6-8 weeks my hair gets pampered with new color and maybe even a hair treatment or a trim. I treat myself by getting my hair done and allowing myself to not feel guilty for it. I’ve given myself the permission to not… Read More Mom-Care Monday: Getting Your Hair Done 

— Motherhood, Recipes —

Homemade Lunchables

September 5, 2017

Back to school means back to packing your kids lunches. My son will not eat sandwiches and peanut butter is banned from his preschool. Sometimes I feel as if I’m repeating the same favorites each day. One of his favs is lunchables. Lunchables have been around for a while. Probably because of the ease it… Read More Homemade Lunchables

— Mom-Care Monday —

Mom-Care Monday: The Power Of A Shower

September 4, 2017

This Mama Needs Chocolate is a participant in the Share A Sale Associates Program, an affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to ShareASale.com. Finding the essential self care item or activity for YOU is like finding a pot of gold. Finding something that… Read More Mom-Care Monday: The Power Of A Shower

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