A Decade of Lessons When I look back on the last decade, it’s clear that it was full of change, as most decades probably are. I got engaged, married, and divorced. We bought a house. Bought another house. We bought my first ever brand spankin’ new vehicle. We made it […]
How to Make this Holiday Season Memorable Without Getting Your Tinsel in a Tangle The winter holidays are rapidly approaching, and naturally, we want to do it all. We want to make sure that we don’t miss out on any photo opportunities, chances for our little ones to see Santa […]
Focus on Fun for the Holidays! Fall and winter bring a plethora of activities, chances to spend time with our family and friends, and lots of “stuff” that only happens once a year. As moms, our first instinct is to try to do it all so that our kids don’t […]
5 Simple Things to do NOW to Prepare your Toddler for Kindergarten… no preparing or special books or stuff required! 🙂 Plus, why homeschooling your little one is easier than you might think! There’s no denying it. Being a mom is hard work! Being a mom in the 21st […]
How I’ve strengthened my family bonds while saving electricity AND earning money in the process… say what?! That’s a mouthful, but it’s true. You might be an expert multi-tasker if… … you strengthen your bond with your kids… …. while reducing your power bill…. … AND earn money […]
{This post contains affiliate links.} One of the struggles of being a mom is taking a shower. I know it sounds like something that should be easy to do, but it’s amazing what little ones can get into while we’re taking a quick shower! So, just how does a stay-at-home […]
Have you ever wanted your child to do something and they’ve flat out refused? Do you feel like you have battles with your children over what they need to (or should) do? We all have, right? It’s part of being a parent. It just goes with the territory. […]
Motherhood can be challenging. Anyone who tells you differently is probably lying. Or, maybe they’re rich and famous and have assistants for everything. But, for the rest of us, some days are easy and some days being a mom is the toughest job on the planet. During those particularly […]
How can you make doing arts and crafts with your toddler easier? Oh, the expectations we set for ourselves this time of year. You’ve probably been scrolling through Pinterest and searching online for art, craft, easy baking, and other ideas to make sure you make the most of this time […]
Worried about your toddler’s schedule among the hustle and bustle of the holiday season? Fall and winter bring us quite a few changes, which can make it harder to stick to a routine or schedule with our toddlers and preschoolers. Cooler weather means we’re indoors more, which means it can […]
Activity Tips for 2 or more Toddlers When we have more than one child, doing activities that involve more than coloring or play dough can seem like a daunting task. How do we manage two kids when there’s only one of us? How can they both possibly do an […]
What should we do each day? Yay! Schedules and routines are great for kids, including our little ones, and they help us have a sense of order and control too. So, how do we do it? Whoa! Before we dive into that, let’s consider first why we want to have […]