Janssen Bradshaw

Janssen lives in Austin, TX with her husband and their two little girls. A former librarian, she is an obsessive reader, especially of picture books, young adult novels, and adult non-fiction. She also loves food in any form, whether it’s trying a new restaurant in Austin or making dinner at home with her little sidekick. On her blog, Everyday Reading, she recommends books for all ages and shares her favorite recipes.

9 Reasons I Love Baby Bathtime

Thanks to Disney for sponsoring this post and giving me the Minnie Mouse Deluxe Hooded Towel for free.

Who doesn’t love bathtime? There are so many reasons that I absolutely adore this time of evening:

Bath Time

Six Umbrella Strollers from Disney

Like many families with small children, we don’t really leave home without a stroller. In the beginning, we always took the travel system so we can could move our sleeping baby in and out of the car without getting her out of the carseat, but now that she’s older, we find ourselves reaching more and more frequently for the umbrella stroller.

At six months old, Ani is stable enough to sit up in the umbrella stroller and she loves being able to look around. And I love how lightweight and compact it is. It’s the perfect stroller for a jaunt to mailbox, an after-dinner family walk, or when I just need to zip quickly into a store and pick up one or two things. We can easily swap it between our two car trunks, and I can carry it and my baby up the stairs to our apartment without worrying that I’ll drop one (or both!).

Disney Baby has six darling umbrella strollers, all of which include a sun shade, which is absolutely necessary in the summer sun!

Pooh’s Garden Umbrella Stroller with Canopy from Safety 1st

A Letter to My Six-Month-Old Baby

Dear little Ani,

I think the first six months with a baby are just magical. Not only have you changed so completely from a tiny newborn into a legitimate little personality, but you’ve also turned from a stranger (a cute stranger, but a stranger nonetheless) into a person we know and love and can’t imagine life without.

Six Months

Cheerio! 10 Recipes Made with Cheerios

What child doesn’t love Cheerios? I just bought some for my toddler for the first time a few weeks ago and she is madly in love.

But then, when I was browsing Pinterest, I noticed a Cheerio cake and I suddenly wondered if this classic breakfast cereal could be used for more than just part of breakfast.

Turns out it can! Check out these ten amazing recipes. I might need to buy a few more boxes…

Brown Butter Cinnamon Cheerio Caramel Bars

12 Breakfast Recipes for Father's Day

Like many families, we celebrate Father’s Day with a special breakfast. My husband loves breakfast foods, so it’s a fun chance to try something new.

If you’re also looking for something extra-special to surprise Dad with on Sunday morning, here are some fun ideas:

The World's Best Waffles
Rocket Fuel