Green Archives - Rookie Moms

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Activity #23: Build muscles at baby bootcamp

September 18, 2017 Whitney Moss 9 Comments

By the time my first baby was 10 weeks old, I had not exercised for about 6 months. Baby Bootcamp was my re-introduction to sweating and I loved it.

Activity #20: Visit a Farmers Market

August 28, 2017 Whitney Moss 14 Comments

Navigating the stroller through a busy farmers market is a worthwhile challenge. There are so many things to look at for your baby, it’s worth the effort.

Activity #19: Invite someone dangerous to tea

August 21, 2017 Whitney Moss 11 Comments

Invite someone dangerous out for tea. New mamas you might need to be fearless as you navigate your new social world. You can do it!

Activity #18: Check out the library

August 14, 2017 Heather Flett 14 Comments

Your challenge this week is to seek out the tot story time at your library and go there. Space out while someone else entertains you both.

Activity #16: Hit the trails with your baby

July 31, 2017 Heather Flett 21 Comments

Hiking with a baby doesn’t have to involve a lot of incline, a long drive, or even unpaved path. Prefer a stroller-friendly trail around a lake? Do that.

Activity #14: Start your own Breakfast Club

July 17, 2017 Heather Flett 13 Comments

14: I love this rookie year activity for getting together in a social but EASY way: Start a weekly Breakfast Club with other new moms.

Activity #160: Stock your dress-up box

July 14, 2017 Heather Flett 2 Comments

To set up a perfect dress-up bin for a toddler, add to it little by little when you lay your hands on stray fairy wings, odd sunglasses & beads!

Activity #12: Take your baby to a museum

July 3, 2017 Heather Flett 14 Comments

Challenge 12: A fun suggestion from our friend and fellow rookie mom, Rosa, is to pack yourself up and head into the city for an art museum with baby.