Kitchen Cups & Why We're Obsessed With Stacking Mugs
May 8, 2026•5 min
Our cabinet space is precious. Here's why stacking mugs changed our kitchen game — plus the ones we actually use every day.
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Natural Living on a Real Budget — What I Actually Spend
May 5, 2026•2 min
I break down what I actually spend each month on natural and organic products — what's worth the splurge, where I cut corners, and why organic everything is a fantasy on a normal income.
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Snowbird Life With a Toddler: Arizona to Washington and Back
Apr 29, 2026•1 min
We split our time between Tucson and the Pacific Northwest with a three-year-old. Here's what that actually looks like — the packing, the driving, the two totally different backyards.
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How I Built This Blog (And Why I Didn't Use WordPress)
Apr 29, 2026•5 min
I'm a software engineer who also happens to be a mom blogger. Here's why I built violetmama.com from scratch with Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and Vercel — and why I'd do it again.
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Homeschool Supplies That Were Worth It (And What Was a Waste)
Apr 26, 2026•4 min
I've spent way too much money on homeschool supplies. Here's what my toddler actually uses — and what collected dust until I donated it out of spite.
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Our Daily Homeschool Rhythm at 3 (It's Not What You Think)
Apr 23, 2026•5 min
No laminated schedules. No circle time. Just what homeschooling a 3-year-old actually looks like — play, nature, snacks, and a whole lot of mess.
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5 Meals I Batch Cook Every Sunday (With a Toddler Underfoot)
Apr 17, 2026•6 min
Sunday meal prep with a three-year-old is chaos, but it saves my weeknights. Here are the five meals I rotate that actually get eaten.
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Our Favorite Nature Books for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Apr 14, 2026•6 min
The nature books we actually read on repeat vs. the ones that collect dust. Honest picks for toddlers and preschoolers who'd rather be outside.
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Non-Toxic Art Supplies for Toddlers (That Actually Work)
Apr 11, 2026•5 min
Most 'non-toxic' art supplies are either garbage quality or suspiciously vague about ingredients. Here's what we actually use for toddler art time — and what ended up in the trash.
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How Nature Teaches My Kid Resilience (Better Than I Can)
Apr 5, 2026•4 min
The forest has taught my son more about persistence and problem-solving than any worksheet ever could. Here's how we use outdoor time to build real confidence.
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Homemade Snacks My Toddler Likes Better Than Store-Bought
Apr 2, 2026•3 min
I started making homemade versions of my kid's favorite snacks mostly to save money. Turns out he actually prefers some of them. Here are the recipes that stuck.
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Eco-Friendly Lunch Boxes That Survived My Toddler
Mar 30, 2026•3 min
I've bought way too many lunch containers trying to find ones that don't leak, don't break, and that my kid will actually use. Here's what made the cut.
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5 Self-Care Products I Actually Use (Not Just Hoard)
Mar 27, 2026•3 min
Realistic self-care for moms who have maybe 10 minutes. These are the natural products that actually made it into my routine instead of collecting dust under the sink.
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No-Bake Energy Balls (Our Go-To Afternoon Snack)
Mar 24, 2026•3 min
These take 15 minutes, my toddler thinks they're cookies, and they keep us going all afternoon. Here's the base recipe plus our favorite variations.
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Our Aloe Is Blooming — Here's Every Way We Use It at Home
Mar 24, 2026•3 min
Our backyard aloe just burst into bloom with gorgeous yellow flowers. It's one of the hardest-working plants in our yard — here's how we actually use it.
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We Installed a Whole-House Water Softener — Here's Why
Mar 22, 2026•3 min
Hard water was wrecking our skin, our hair, and our appliances. We finally got a whole-house water softener installed and I wish we'd done it sooner.
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Non-Toxic Cleaning Products That Actually Work
Mar 21, 2026•4 min
I switched to non-toxic cleaners and most of them were terrible. Here are the ones that actually clean, plus a few DIY recipes that are worth the effort.
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Organic Cotton Kids' Clothes That Actually Hold Up
Mar 18, 2026•4 min
I've tried a handful of organic cotton kids' clothing brands. Here's which ones survived my toddler's chaos and which ones weren't worth the price.
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Hey, I'm Violet. Here's What This Blog Is About.
Mar 15, 2026•2 min
Welcome to Violet Mama — a blog about natural living, homeschooling, and honest product reviews from a mom who also writes code for a living.
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