Mama…Did you know some common foods are choking Mama…Did you know some common foods are choking hazards for kids under 5?

Yes, kids have choked on the skin/casing of food. 

Peeling it off allows them to still have the flavor without them trying to peel it off anyway because of the texture. 

Common foods this happens on:
✨ Hotdogs
✨ Sausages 
✨ Some Nuts
✨ Some Candies
✨ Grapes

Make sure you are cutting these foods in small pieces for small kids to eat them with no issues 

Follow @accordingtoaprilxo for more mom hacks

#newmomhacks #chockinghazard #dinnertonight #candycandy #accordingtoapril
Hey Mama, try a printable if you want a fun way to Hey Mama, try a printable if you want a fun way to interact with your 3-5-year-old. 

They are easy to work with, come in so many different styles, and work perfectly for where your child is in their attention span. 

What’s even better is that you get them away from the screen and get the quality time needed with them, even if it’s just 10 minutes a day. 

I have printables in my Etsy Shop if you want some 🥰 Link in bio to get ABC, Holiday, and Tracing Printables for your little ones! 

#momadvice #preschoolathome #workfromhomemommy #sahmomlife #backtoschool2023
#sponsored Looking for a convenient and easy-to-us #sponsored Looking for a convenient and easy-to-use way to stay organized? 

Look no further than dry-erase index cards by Apostrophe Games! 

These index cards are perfect for parents, teachers, professionals, and students. These versatile cards make it easy to jot down notes, organize your day with ease, and help your kids build vocabulary. 

With their wipeable surfaces, you can use them repeatedly, making them an eco-friendly and budget-friendly choice. If you want to see more of these cards in use, I have a full review on my Youtube Channel: According to April. 

Lastly, before October 2, 2023, use the code TEACHERS10 for 10% off orders of five or more units.

Link in bio for a full review and to get this product!

#dryerase #indexcards #organization #schoolsupplies #officeessentials #teacherlife #parentingtips #commissionsearned #apostrophe #apostrophegames
Hey Mama, it’s not just back to school time; it’s also back to business.

Many of us have hybrid schedules, and if you’re like me, I need an easy outfit I can throw on and head out the door. 

This corporate-friendly dress comes in 12 different colors and 5 different sizes. 

Links to shop & how-tos:
🔗 My Stories for links 
🔗 My LTK Shop ➡️ https://liketk.it/49Unu
🔗 My YouTube channel for reviews
🔗 My Weekly Newsletter with the Latest
Go to the link in the bio to get the deets!
——————

Follow my shop @accordingtoapril on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content!

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Hey Mama, kids are greedy. Small kids are greedier Hey Mama, kids are greedy. Small kids are greedier. 

A reusable snack bag makes traveling much more manageable and better for the planet. These snack bags come in:

🥨 different sizes
🥨 different colors
🥨 different designs

While they are suitable for on-the-go, you can also use them for your kids’ everyday lunch bags. They are super ways to clean and you can write your kids name on them. Win-Win

Links to shop & how-tos:
🔗 My Stories for links 
🔗 My LTK Shop ➡️ https://rstyle.me/+bi0UacIRNOabQL4I469k3A
🔗 My YouTube channel for reviews
🔗 My Weekly Newsletter with the Latest
Go to the link in the bio to get the deets!
——————

Back to school time is here; only a couple more weeks left!!! 

#snackbag #greensprouts #amazonfinds #endofsummer #backtoschoolshopping
Hey Mama, if you need a toddler table for your kid Hey Mama, if you need a toddler table for your kid to do homework on, this review is for you. 

#onyoutube I share my review of this #amazon kid table along with the following:

✅ Is it easy to assemble
✅ Does it scratch up
✅ Can adults sit in the chairs (and not break them 🤣)

YouTube: According to April

Links to shop & how-tos:
🔗 My Stories for links 
🔗 My LTK Shop ➡️ https://liketk.it/3uWXj
🔗 My YouTube channel for reviews
🔗 My Weekly Newsletter with the Latest
Go to the link in the bio to get the deets!
——————

Back to school time is here; don’t get catch slippin’!!! 

Follow my shop @accordingtoapril on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content!

#liketkit #LTKkids #LTKbaby #backtoschoolshopping #preschoolathome #amazonfinds #generationalpha 
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Mama, did you know that outside play also helps wi Mama, did you know that outside play also helps with your mental health?

Time spent playing outdoors also helps relieve stress and anxiety by reducing the hormone cortisol levels in the brain. 

Just 5 minutes outside playing with your kids (or hanging with adults) can improve your mood, raise oxygen, and increase serotonin levels.

What games to do, like playing with your kids outside? Share in the comments.

#outdoorgames #kidsplaying #outdooractivities #playgrounds #momandsons
Mama, when you are overstimulated you can become i Mama, when you are overstimulated you can become irritable, sad, depressed and withdrawn. I don’t want that for you. 

One of the EASIEST things I do when I’m overstimulated is tell my family I need a moment and take a few minutes to myself. 

1️⃣Sitting the the car
2️⃣Going for a walk
3️⃣Talking to friends and family

Let me know in the comments your ways you fight overstimulation. 

#momlifeunfiltered #settingboundaries #selfcareday #momsmatter #overstimulated #momhacks #momtipsandtricks
Prepare your toddler for preschool with this inter Prepare your toddler for preschool with this interactive easel. 

While we know that school will teach our children many things, it’s still our job to teach them. 

Sight words help build accuracy as well as speed when reading. This will also lead to better comprehension for kids as they get older. 

Links to shop & how-tos:
🔗 My Stories for links 
🔗 My LTK Shop ➡️ https://liketk.it/3NPcV
🔗 My Youtube Channel for reviews
🔗 My Weekly Newsletter with the Latest
Go to the link in the bio to get the deets!
——————

Follow my shop @accordingtoapril on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content!

#liketkit #LTKbaby #LTKkids #LTKunder50 #backtoschool #preschoolathome #learningathome #prekactivities 
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9 Easy Tricks To Help You Get Focus and Get Work Done

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We are a year into remote work and just like many people I had to learn how to focus and get work done.

how to focus and get work done

Have you ever had important things to do, but you couldn’t make yourself do them? Sometimes it’s simple procrastination, but that’s not the only explanation that applies when you’re resisting your work. We’ve all been there where you are just unable to do your job. There can be various things preventing you from taking action you know you should take.

 Let’s get to the bottom of it.

This post is about how to focus and get work done.

Not so obvious reasons you are unable to focus and get work done:

  1. Your goals aren’t inspiring you. If you can’t get yourself to write for your blog, start your online business, or begin on a big project at home, perhaps your goals aren’t the right goals for you.
    • When you have inspiring goals, motivation is much easier to generate them.
  2. You’re not clear on what you want to accomplish. It’s hard to get busy when you only have a vague idea of what you need to do and how you want to do it. Be crystal clear on your intention. We all know we have things to do. Are you sure of what needs to be done?
    • Our brains don’t like confusion or ambiguity. We reject uncertainty, so clarify your task until you’re confident of what you need to do.
  3. Fear of failure. Fear of failure is one of the most significant and most common obstacles to getting work done. If you look ahead and see the disappointment in your future, it’s challenging to sit down and get busy.
    • Consider, instead, what will happen if you succeed! Focus on this outcome.
  4. Your ability to focus is weak. We have too many distractions in our lives these days. Our lives are overly complicated as it is. Our ability to focus has atrophied. 
    • Practice focusing for short periods, and your ability to focus will improve quite quickly.
Get Focus and Get Work Done

Very obvious reasons:

  1. Too many distractions. Get rid of as many of the distractions in your life as possible. What is a distraction? Anything you find yourself doing instead of what you should be doing. 
  2. For instance, Your life is too complicated. Maybe you have too much going on in your life, and you lack the physical and emotional energy to do your work. Minimize your life and keep the essentials.
  3. You’re not getting enough sleep. Brains don’t function unless they get enough sleep. You won’t feel like doing challenging things if you’re tired. Experiment with your sleep routine until you find a way that works for you. Go to bed earlier if you need to.
  4. Your work environment isn’t supportive. For instance, the ideal work environment is well lit, comfortable, private, quiet, and has a pleasant view.
    • It’s not easy to work if you’re in a hot room with poor lighting and sharing cramped quarters with the washer, dryer, and a pile of dirty clothes. Great work is easier to do in a great location.
  5. You don’t love what you do. Getting a lot of work done is especially difficult if you don’t like what you’re doing and how you are doing it. For example, you might love the idea of making a ton of money, but if you hate sales, it will always be extremely challenging to get yourself to make sales calls every day. 

In Conclusion:

Many people think a lack of success is from a lack of information. In reality, most of us know what we need to do to make our lives much better, but we can’t get ourselves to do it.

Create the best possible environment for your work. Do work that you love to do. Give up your fear of failure. And learn how to focus. There will be times when you cannot do your work but don’t let that stop you.

A simple life with a clear focus is a great recipe for getting your work done and making real progress.

Click here to download my checklist if you look for more hacks regarding productivity and time management.

This post was about how to focus and get work done.

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Yes, kids have choked on the skin/casing of food. 

Peeling it off allows them to still have the flavor without them trying to peel it off anyway because of the texture. 

Common foods this happens on:
✨ Hotdogs
✨ Sausages 
✨ Some Nuts
✨ Some Candies
✨ Grapes

Make sure you are cutting these foods in small pieces for small kids to eat them with no issues 

Follow @accordingtoaprilxo for more mom hacks

#newmomhacks #chockinghazard #dinnertonight #candycandy #accordingtoapril
Hey Mama, try a printable if you want a fun way to Hey Mama, try a printable if you want a fun way to interact with your 3-5-year-old. 

They are easy to work with, come in so many different styles, and work perfectly for where your child is in their attention span. 

What’s even better is that you get them away from the screen and get the quality time needed with them, even if it’s just 10 minutes a day. 

I have printables in my Etsy Shop if you want some 🥰 Link in bio to get ABC, Holiday, and Tracing Printables for your little ones! 

#momadvice #preschoolathome #workfromhomemommy #sahmomlife #backtoschool2023
#sponsored Looking for a convenient and easy-to-us #sponsored Looking for a convenient and easy-to-use way to stay organized? 

Look no further than dry-erase index cards by Apostrophe Games! 

These index cards are perfect for parents, teachers, professionals, and students. These versatile cards make it easy to jot down notes, organize your day with ease, and help your kids build vocabulary. 

With their wipeable surfaces, you can use them repeatedly, making them an eco-friendly and budget-friendly choice. If you want to see more of these cards in use, I have a full review on my Youtube Channel: According to April. 

Lastly, before October 2, 2023, use the code TEACHERS10 for 10% off orders of five or more units.

Link in bio for a full review and to get this product!

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Hey Mama, it’s not just back to school time; it’s also back to business.

Many of us have hybrid schedules, and if you’re like me, I need an easy outfit I can throw on and head out the door. 

This corporate-friendly dress comes in 12 different colors and 5 different sizes. 

Links to shop & how-tos:
🔗 My Stories for links 
🔗 My LTK Shop ➡️ https://liketk.it/49Unu
🔗 My YouTube channel for reviews
🔗 My Weekly Newsletter with the Latest
Go to the link in the bio to get the deets!
——————

Follow my shop @accordingtoapril on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content!

#workfromhomemom #hybridwork #amazonfashion #amazonfinds #amazon #backtobusiness
Hey Mama, kids are greedy. Small kids are greedier Hey Mama, kids are greedy. Small kids are greedier. 

A reusable snack bag makes traveling much more manageable and better for the planet. These snack bags come in:

🥨 different sizes
🥨 different colors
🥨 different designs

While they are suitable for on-the-go, you can also use them for your kids’ everyday lunch bags. They are super ways to clean and you can write your kids name on them. Win-Win

Links to shop & how-tos:
🔗 My Stories for links 
🔗 My LTK Shop ➡️ https://rstyle.me/+bi0UacIRNOabQL4I469k3A
🔗 My YouTube channel for reviews
🔗 My Weekly Newsletter with the Latest
Go to the link in the bio to get the deets!
——————

Back to school time is here; only a couple more weeks left!!! 

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Hey Mama, if you need a toddler table for your kid Hey Mama, if you need a toddler table for your kid to do homework on, this review is for you. 

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✅ Is it easy to assemble
✅ Does it scratch up
✅ Can adults sit in the chairs (and not break them 🤣)

YouTube: According to April

Links to shop & how-tos:
🔗 My Stories for links 
🔗 My LTK Shop ➡️ https://liketk.it/3uWXj
🔗 My YouTube channel for reviews
🔗 My Weekly Newsletter with the Latest
Go to the link in the bio to get the deets!
——————

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Mama, did you know that outside play also helps wi Mama, did you know that outside play also helps with your mental health?

Time spent playing outdoors also helps relieve stress and anxiety by reducing the hormone cortisol levels in the brain. 

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What games to do, like playing with your kids outside? Share in the comments.

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1️⃣Sitting the the car
2️⃣Going for a walk
3️⃣Talking to friends and family

Let me know in the comments your ways you fight overstimulation. 

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Links to shop & how-tos:
🔗 My Stories for links 
🔗 My LTK Shop ➡️ https://liketk.it/3NPcV
🔗 My Youtube Channel for reviews
🔗 My Weekly Newsletter with the Latest
Go to the link in the bio to get the deets!
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🔗 My Weekly Newsletter with the Latest
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🔗 My Weekly Newsletter with the Latest
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We just landed, and not even 48 hours later, Hurricane Lane hit. 

During that time, we saw firsthand the fires and flooding that devastated the locals this time 5 years ago.

Locals came to our resort to bathe, wash clothes, shelter and eat. 

Hawaiians are THE kindest, hardworking and humble people I’ve met on the planet. 

It’s honestly heartbreaking and triggering to see so many natives having to rebuild again. 

Currently 80% of Lāhainā is gone 😭

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Airlines are honoring flight changes going to Maui, and hotels/resorts are doing the same. 

In my stories & bio I will link to information and ways to help donate. 

Mahalo

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What are you and your little doing this weekend? 

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Motherhood can be overwhelming. If you are current Motherhood can be overwhelming. If you are currently struggling, I encourage you to take a step back. 

⭐️There are resources for you. 

⭐️You are not alone.

✨You are doing a good job.

✨Every season isn’t hard. 

If you are trying to find a way to manage it all, click the link in my bio & stories to join other moms who are vocal about the struggles of motherhood and finding ways to make it better. 
 
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🔗 My Weekly Newsletter with the Latest
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While it’s been the hardest thing I’ve done, it’s been the best thing I’ve ever done. 

Grateful to be able to become a mom since I know so many struggle. Hopeful that I do this little man Justice as a mom. 

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