"Instead of giving toys..." Update: I originally wrote & shared this post a few years ago, but every year around the holiday season, I like to reshare it (and re-read it myself.) It serves as a great reminder that our kids want time with us Read More
Inspirational Book for Preteens
The years of middle school and high school are filled with changes for our children. Parenting a teenage son or daughter is as much about listening as it is about giving advice. The preteen and teen years are the years of transition when our Read More
The Boy Who Had Everything (A Story of Gratitude for Kids)
Gratitude is one of the most important values that we will teach our children, yet teaching kids to be grateful can be tough when we live in a day & age where kids have so much. Why is Gratitude for Kids so important? Studies have Read More
Powerful Positive Thinking Tips You Will Want Your Preteen To Remember!
Growing up can be tough for preteens, but they can benefit from having a growth mindset, as well as learning how other 9–12-year-olds handled the challenges of adolescence. Learning the power of positive thinking to overcome negative emotions is Read More
Chicken Soup For The Teenage Soul – Think Positive for Teens
I've always heard stories about how parenting today's teens are "a dreaded few years," but I'm here to tell you that it's just not true. On the contrary, the preteen & teen years are wonderful, and parenting a teenager is like a reward for Read More
40+ Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Boys & Girls!
I wanted to share these new New Elf on the Shelf Ideas (the best ever!) with you today! These easy and funny new Elf on the Shelf ideas are perfect because our kids have been asking when our Elf, Gilbert, will be back… they started asking on October Read More
Consequences for Kids that ACTUALLY work!
Coming up with consequences for kids that work is not always easy, especially when you're in the heat of the moment and you just need your kids to do what you ask (preferably without yelling)! You need to find something that works and stick to Read More
Tips to Organize the Refrigerator Quickly!
The kitchen is the heart of the home and being able to organize the refrigerator will help your whole kitchen to feel organized (it does this for me, anyway)♥. It will feel like a clean kitchen all over! The kitchen is where we do homework, make Read More
Research Proves Kids Who Play Piano are Smarter (& better at math!)
Studies show kids are smarter if they learn music. It helps with brain development, motor skills, and more. Did you know that playing an instrument slows aging, increases self-esteem, and even helps children with math skills? On top of that... Read More
Meaningful Gifts for your parents – they’ll love these gifts!
Do you need meaningful gift ideas for your parents? Finding gifts for parents who have it all can be tricky, but we're here to help. Do you ever feel stumped when looking for gifts for YOUR parents (and gifts for your kids' grandparents, who Read More
Pumpkin Pie Play Dough Recipe – Smells Amazing!
Are you ready for fall? This Pumpkin Play Dough smells amazing. It reminds me of the smell outside when you are cooking Thanksgiving dinner on a cool fall day! I decided that I had to experiment at home to find a non-stick slime or a playdough Read More
Top Thanksgiving Day Cooking Hacks that you’ll want to use all year round!
It is almost Thanksgiving and these Thanksgiving Day Hacks are going to make your food prep so much easier and more stress-free. I am nothing if not a stress-free hostess. I'm sharing these Thanksgiving hacks and Thanksgiving Cooking tips Read More
Pumpkin Science Experiments Kids Will LOVE!
After you're finished carving your pumpkin, trick-or-treating, and celebrating, it's time to decide what to do with your Jack-0-Lantern. Pumpkin Science Experiments If you are debating what to do with pumpkins after Halloween, this science Read More
The Truth About Screen Time, Blue Light, and Children
Our kids' daily screen time has dramatically increased over the past six months. Now that our kids are taking their classes online from home, we've learned to adapt out of necessity. We've added a blue light blocking screen protector to each of Read More
Teaching kids to be grateful for what they have
Teaching kids to be grateful is important. It is something that is always on my mind. It's also one of the hardest parts of parenting - constantly trying to find ways to teach them to be grateful and kind. Remembering to be a great model of what Read More
5 ways to stop the all-day-snacking (for YOU)
This post is sponsored by Dole®. The opinions and text are all mine. Do you feel like you are snacking all day long? I get it! Last week I shared tips on stopping the kids from snacking all day, but what about YOU? Today I’m Read More
TuTu Costumes for Little Girls
Have you seen these TuTu Costumes for little girls? These tutu Halloween costumes are each adorable in their own way... just wait until you see them! After having three boys' costumes that have been everything from werewolves and zombies to Read More
10 Ways to teach kids to be self-less in a self-centered world
I want our kids to be thoughtful… thoughtful to others while still being kind to themselves. Here are ten ways to teach kids to be thoughtful of other's feelings... even in a self-centered world. 1. Be an example. You must be an example of Read More
Four Christmas Gift Rule (with a meaningful twist)
This post, 4-Gift Rule for Christmas, was originally posted here in 2014, but we still love this idea (years later), so we wanted to reshare it today. Why Choose 4 Gifts for Christmas? You may have heard of the Four Gift Rule for Christmas, but Read More
Best French Apple Cobbler Recipe
Fall is almost here & that makes it the perfect season to bake up a great fall apple cobbler recipe! This Apple Cobbler recipe is not only delicious, but it is much easier to make than it looks! Just serve our maple-bacon pumpkin pancakes for Read More
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