Motherhood & #momlife
Welcome to Mama’s Must-Haves.
It’s a nutty world. Let’s find a few things to make this season of life a little less hectic! Follow along as we share all of our favorite resources, gear, activities, and more.
Learning
Get back to school ready
Make sure you and your littles are ready to take on another amazing year at school – Or prepare start their first year of school!
From summer break to school routine
As summer comes to an end, it’s time to shift gears to preparing for the school year ahead. Let us help you navigate the transition from summer to school with tips, tricks, and activities for when your littles come home after a busy day of learning. And, be sure to grab some of our printables to help keep your family organized and entertained all school year long!
Editable nanny binder
The school year means balancing lots of busy schedules. Streamline your family’s daily life and make communication between caregivers and family members easy with our nanny binder. This editable template allows you to fill in all of your family and household information before you print it off and share it with your nanny (or babysitter!).
Here’s what we’ve been up to lately…
Recent posts
Home Decor Basics for Family Living Spaces
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Simplifying Fashion for Moms on the Go
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Learning Music as a Family
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Household Organization for Busy Moms
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The Essential Cleaning Guide for Busy Moms
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A Mom’s Guide to Parties and Events
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Free Printables: Essential Tools for Moms and Kids
Read MoreFree Printables: Essential Tools for Moms and Kids
Family Fun: Your Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Activities
Read MoreFamily Fun: Your Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Activities
Arts and crafts for kids and families
Read MoreArts and crafts for kids and familiesParenting
How to read to kids: Tips for parents and teachers
Read MoreHow to read to kids: Tips for parents and teachers
Toddler schedule: Creating a balanced routine
Read MoreToddler schedule: Creating a balanced routine
Hospital bag checklist for expecting Mamas
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Household Organization for Busy Moms
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The Essential Cleaning Guide for Busy Moms
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Conquer the chaos: Toy closet organization for busy parents
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Lifestyle
Home Decor Basics for Family Living Spaces
Read MoreHome Decor Basics for Family Living Spaces
Simplifying Fashion for Moms on the Go
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17+ Vancouver family photographers to choose from (TOP options)
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Meet the people that bring Mama’s Must Haves to life!
Mary Jane is the founder of this site, mom of three, professional engineer, writer, and amateur bluegrass fiddle player.
Mary Jane Duford
Elke is the senior editor of this site, as well as an elementary school teacher. Elke has a Master of Teaching degree and a BA in International Relations.
Elke Alesia Crosson
Heidi is a guest writer for this site. She is a Mom of three, a businesswoman, a community event organizer, and a post-partum doula.
