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Category: Fun & Laughs (Page 1 of 6)

Fun and Laughs is a rather obscure topic on Real Simple Mama, simply because it includes the light-hearted, sometimes random, and always joyous articles which don’t fit anywhere else.

My goal here is to keep the balance of RSM by adding articles which are whimsical and educational. As always, you can trust RSM to have hundreds of articles which relate to pregnancy and attachment parenting: prenatal care, natural birth, breastfeeding, postpartum healing, cosleeping, babywearing, baby led weaning, cloth diapering, and more. I aim to make pregnancy and parenting easy to bear with researched and experienced advice. Always simple, always honest!

Look to this Fun and Laughs category for parenting and motherhood articles which may hit a little too close to home, but are guaranteed to make you smile.

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Little Ways to Make the World A Better Place

Sometimes I feel like our world is falling apart all around us. I read the news and get anxiety; I see so many worthy causes and so much pain and chaos, but as a stay-at-home mom I feel so small. What can we do? How can we possibly help? Don’t lose hope, my friend. Even us parents can learn how to make the world a better place. Read on for my little everyday ideas, get some inspiration from my favorite charities, and read quotes from my favorite saint and her “little way” on how to make the world a better place.

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The Weirdest Toy That My Kids Love

My kids, aged six and almost four years old, have gotten a lot of strange toys over the years. We’ve had talking dinosaurs and funny baby dolls, demented-looking ponies and books with creepy bedtime stories. But there’s one toy that tops the list of the weirdest toy they’ve ever gotten… And they love it, years later! Read on for this hilarious and unique review, complete with a short video demo.

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What to Do When Your Kid Naps

You’re a stay at home parent, and your child is finally down for a nap. Now comes the panicky excitement like a game show you didn’t know you were on: What do you do with this alone time? Logic says to take a nap or eat something, but part of you wants to take a hot shower or eat a half gallon of ice cream. And if you’re like me, you spend the whole nap standing in the kitchen with an indecisive look on your face. Then, just like that, your kid wakes up. Damn! So quick, check out my list of what to do when your kid naps.

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The Best Gear for a Runner

I’m a runner! I’m a runner! I can’t believe it! I’m not particularly fast but hey, I love it. I want more. And there’s been some gear that’s really helped me along the way. Here is my full list of the best gear for a runner. Enjoy my suggestions for gifts for the runner in your life (even if that runner is you), and please add your own suggestions in the comments!

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What to Do Around the Dinner Table

Eating together as a family is a priority in our house. For at least one meal a day, all of us come together to eat and visit and learn together. It’s a precious time where my kids will be around my table, and I want to cherish it! But I know sometimes we get distracted and tired and just irritated. So here are our ideas for what to do around the dinner table other than just eat, so that the whole family can have fun!

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Go On A Nature Walk With Your Kids!

Let’s get outside! Any time of year is a great time to take your children to a field or park, and go on a nature walk. My children and I bond over these quiet walks, where I teach them and show them all kinds of things about the circle of life. Even if bugs and dirt ain’t your thang, you can still enjoy this activity with your kids! Read on for our family tips on how to go on a nature walk!

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