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Mom to mom: For when you're nap trapped
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items It's easy to doom scroll when you're nap trapped. Swap the scroll for these books, games, and activities that offer a more meaningful dopamine hit.
This list will be updated quarterly as I release the next edition of my quarterly newsletter: The Seasonal Edit. You can subscribe on substack here: littlewildflowerseason.substack.com
This list will be updated quarterly as I release the next edition of my quarterly newsletter: The Seasonal Edit. You can subscribe on substack here: littlewildflowerseason.substack.com
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My Nap Trapped Stack
If you're coming from my Instagram, these are currently what I'm reaching for when I'm nap trapped.
And if you don't follow me, you should – especially if you love family-friendly recipes, wellness, and memory making from a sahm of two littles with no village nearby.
(https://www.instagram.com/jenslittlewildflowers/)
A thrilling murder mystery about the Moms at Pirriwee Public School who just aren't as perfect as they seem!
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
Absolutely addicting reality competition show! I binge-watched it TWICE!
Wonka's The Golden Ticket
My current book club read and it's so cute!
Funny Story by Emily Henry
More Books
Most of these books are contemporary fiction on love, marriage, parenting, and self growth. But I do have a memoir sprinkled in here and there. Every book shared below are ebook links for the Kobo eReader
I prefer my ereader to physical books, especially for nap trapped moments, because its easy to carry around the house so you have it no matter where you find yourself nap trapped, you can flip digital pages with one hand (as opposed to needing an add...
As for this specific model, I prefer the Kobo Clara Colour because its smaller and easier to hold in one hand compared to the Kobo Libra and I just love seeing covers in colour.
As for this specific model, I prefer the Kobo Clara Colour because its smaller and easier to hold in one hand compared to the Kobo Libra and I just love seeing covers in colour.
eReader | Kobo Clara Colour
I thought this was really thought provoking! If you've ever felt like your life just isn't what you expected it to be and ponder what your life would look like if you could rewrite regrets, this book offered a really enlightening perspective!
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
As a sahm, this one really caught my attention! A memoir by Belle Burden recounting the small red flags she missed leading up to her husband's affair and their divorce.
Strangers by Belle Burden
An emotional rollercoaster following four generations of pain, sadness, grief, joy, love, failure, successes, rock bottoms, and personal growth.
I balled my eyes out like a little baby at the last chapter. Have tissues nearby!
I balled my eyes out like a little baby at the last chapter. Have tissues nearby!
The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff
On marriage and parenting, this book encapsulates the the nuances that cause the ebbs and flows of marriage – our upbringing, having children, communication (or last there of), postpartum mental health, medical emergencies, etc.
The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff
I loved the concept that every decision we make changes the rest of our own story. Bouncing between two timelines, we journey with Hannah as we see the aftermath of each decision she made.
Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Absolutely addictive and will leave you wrecked! Have tissues nearby! After receiving a letter from his wife, Rose, who had left and disappeared, Landon finds out she took a memory-erasing pill and is restarting a new life in Scotland. Following two ...
The Good Parts by Evann Normandin
A witty, kinda-spicy second-chance romance about roommates with history who are reunited after a devastating fall-out at their old apartment for some life-changing news.
It's Different This Time by Joss Richard
More Games
Gaming sounds like a strange hobby to have when you have kids, but there are a lot of cozy games you can play that help pass the time and keep your mind engaged while you're nap trapped.
Worth the splurge! Its lightweight, doesn't heat up in the same way the older models used to, and the magnetic joycons make detaching and reattaching them to the console so much more convenient – especially when you only have one hand free!
Nintendo Switch™ 2
Whether you grew up playing the Pokemon games or have never touched a Pokemon game in your life, this is a fun cozy game that you can pick up and put down at any moment. You build habitats, unlock new Pokemon to live in these habitats, can decorate o...
Pokémon™ Pokopia
An engaging farming simulator where each member of your community has an interesting backstory. If you're lonely or nosey af, this is a GREAT game! I love befriending the characters and spilling the tea while being a humble little farmer rebuilding m...
Stardew Valley
If you're a Disney fan, it's so easy to get lost in this game. On top of quests, daily tasks and building relationships with the characters, there's quite an interesting story line to follow! There's also a lot of DLCs to buy if you have completed th...
There are also seasonal events that I really enjoy logging in for to get event-exclusive clothing items and furniture.
There are also seasonal events that I really enjoy logging in for to get event-exclusive clothing items and furniture.
Disney Dreamlight Valley
More Shows
Bingeable shows that have any seasons and will have you addicted. Pause whenever your baby wakes up and hop right back in the next nap.
Each season, the twists have me hanging on for dear life!
Only Murders in the Building
Hilarious and so relatable! It helped me feel a little less alone during my first postpartum period.
Workin' Moms
A bit nostalgic for some, but I watched it all the way through when my Second was a newborn. Really loved it!
Avatar: The Last Airbender
I've never been into cop shows, but the characters and their stories really grew on me
The Rookie
This show was so funny and relatable! If you want something lighthearted but super relatable, this is one of my faves!
The Four Seasons
My comfort show! I constantly find myself coming back to rewatch when I have nothing else to watch!
Superstore
Another podcast show on Netflix, but if you love true crime for popular cases, this is a must watch/listen! NBC News journalist Ellison Barber breaks down major headline cases and compelling evidence with expert guests. Episodes are long and super in...
Allegedly With Ellison Barber
Technically a podcast, but if you love true crime and keeping up with recent popular cases, Stephanie deep dives into specific criminal files, text message breakdowns, and pre-trial updates.
While there aren't a lot of episodes right now, each episode is quite long so it keeps me at bay until a new episode comes out the next Friday.
While there aren't a lot of episodes right now, each episode is quite long so it keeps me at bay until a new episode comes out the next Friday.
The Rotten Files with Stephanie Soo