The writers of Dallas Moms Blog have written some AMAZING content over the last 365 days! BONUS POINTS to you if you’ve managed to catch each post as it’s published daily! But even we can’t remember all the great information, tips, and advice that’s come across our site, so here’s your chance to go back and see the best-of-the-best.
As we wrap up 2014, here’s a look back at our top 10 most widely read posts from 2014 (in no particular order). Happy Reading!
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1) 35 Awesome Toddler Tantrums by Sally
My son has been 3 for less than a week but has already morphed into a miniaturepsychopath. And while I will probably go completely gray within a month, I have to admit that some of the tantrums are flat out hilarious. So, in honor of my sweet boy’s 3rd birthday, I thought I would share some of my favorites . . . 9. My cellphone wouldn’t fit into his shape sorter.
2) 20 Easy Ways to Identify the Mother of a Preschooler or Toddler by Heather
All moms share a common bond…but mothers of preschoolers and toddlers–they have some truly unique (and kind of funny) characteristics. I was watching a young mom pull her pants up, repeatedly, the other day…and I thought, “Yes! We moms of the under 5 set have an awful lot in common.”
See how many of these traits apply to you or the moms of young children that you know… 13. She pulls up her pants a lot. Because they still don’t fit right. See #6.
3) The Montessori Method at Home by Lindsey
It has been about 9 months and I have found that when I took a step back and relinquished control and some power to let my child be the curious individual that he is, that he learned a great deal more and was a much happier little person. Giving Walker independence has given him the self-confidence he needed to master practical life skills at a young age.
Montessori’s method calls for free activity within a “prepared environment”, here is how I prepared my home for my children. . .
4) Play Street Museum in Frisco by Arena
We are always looking for a fun place to spend a few hours playing indoors, so I was happy to find the newly-opened Play Street Museum in Frisco. We dropped by a few weeks ago, and I was so impressed with this fun space that I had to share it with you!
5) The Day I Stopped Trying to Make New Friends by Laura
About two months ago, I just stopped trying to make new friends. I would like to say that it was for noble reasons, but really I was just sick of not fitting in, sick of people not calling me back and sick of constantly looking at the horizon to see what new friends might be coming our way. So I just stopped. . . .
6) Date Night In Dallas :: Five Fresh Ideas by Becky
It’s easy to get stuck in a rut when it comes to date night. My husband and I find ourselves doing “dinner and a movie” more often than not. Lately, it’s become dinnerat the movie thanks to the plethora of dine-in theaters. But stepping off the beaten path and doing something different for date night can be exciting and fun. Here’s a list of 5 out-of-the-box date night ideas to help get your creative juices flowing as you plan that next evening out with the one you love. . .
7) Six Ways We Make Pregnancy Miserable :: Are You Guilty? by Heather
Now that I’ve had some time to reflect on the three years of my life I spent with-child, I can clearly identify some of my own mistakes…those things that I did that made my pregnancies a lot more difficult than they needed to be. These flubs had nothing to do with the rules my OBGYN gave me like limiting canned tuna consumption or microwaving lunch meat. Instead these are the ways Ifixated on what wasn’t important while missing out on the joys and, in some cases, thenecessities involved with nurturing a new life. Are you guilty too? See how many of these very common pregnant woman challenges apply to you. . .
8) Fall Burlap Wreath :: An Easy Naptime Craft by Amanda H.
While the temperature in Dallas right now doesn’t scream Fall, that doesn’t mean you can’t get yourself an (iced) Pumpkin Spice Latte and put some fall decorations up. After all, if you decorate for it, it will come. Right?
So as you’re planting mums and arranging the pumpkins on the porch, here’s an idea for a quick and easy Burlap Fall Wreath for the front door. Its also makes for a transitional decoration to make tweaks to as the seasons and holidays change. . . .
9) An Ode to NorthPark by Bethany
I come when the stores haven’t yet opened their gates,
The mall Starbucks rises early, caffeine doesn’t wait.
The kids can run the empty halls,
At home, they were bouncing off the walls.
10) I Donated by Wedding Dress to a NICU Angel by Michelle
For six years my wedding dress – a symbol of one of the happiest days of my life – hung in our guest room closet with no apparent destiny in sight. That is, until I discovered an amazing local organization called NICU Helping Hands. . . .
Do you have a favorite post from this year? We’d love to hear in the comments!
