I wrote this post about how to stop yelling at your kids a few years ago, but I've updated it with more ideas and more recent studies, so I wanted to reshare it today...Did you know that you can stop yelling to get your kids to listen? It's true. Read More
30-Day Declutter Challenge (just a few minutes each day!)
I'm also giving some suggestions of things to toss... free up your space & mental capacity, so you aren't dealing with these things anymore. This challenge, when used appropriately, will encourage you to take on the tasks to reduce Read More
Valentine Pretzel Buttons Recipe! 3-ingredient snack ready in minutes!
If you are looking for a great snack these Valentine Pretzel Buttons are perfect! They are an easy snack to make when you need an adorable snack in a hurry. These great to have any time! They are an easy & fun recipe to make with your Read More
20 Valentine’s Day Card Ideas for Kids
I am so excited to share with you these 20 Valentines Cards for kids. These kids valentines cards are not only easy to make, but they are so creative, cute, and out-of-the-box. We have found everything from non-candy Valentine Cards to Valentine Read More
Taco Bake Casserole – Quick, easy & a family favorite!
Now it's time to mix the ingredients of your your taco bake to create your recipe. I usually combine everything right in the baking dish because it's easy. :) Start by putting the taco meat on the bottom of the greased (or sprayed) baking Read More
Great-Grandma’s Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
I wanted to share my Great-Grandma's Homemade Spaghetti Sauce with you today. It's my favorite & I hope it is your new favorite, too. Serve it with over noodles (or even zucchini noodles) and add a side of garlic bread. YUM! Don't forget to Read More
10 New Year’s Eve Ideas for kids!
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1… Happy New Year! These 10 New Year's Eve ideas for kids will have you ringing in the new year with a smile on your faces! Whether you keep your kids up until midnight or they go to bed at 7:00, these activities will Read More
10 Things to Do on Christmas Day as a Family
These Christmas Day traditions are fun and family-friendly. While there are so many fun things to do on Christmas morning, these traditions will last a lifetime. The day is filled with so much joy and when you have traditions Read More
Candy Cane glasses with Peppermint milk
These Candy Cane glasses with Peppermint milk are always the hit of any Christmas party (just like our Chocolate Peppermint Christmas Cookies.! I loved this candy cane shot glass recipe because they are fun to use for any party! Fill them with Read More
Free List – Age Appropriate Chores: Young Children through Teenagers
Age-appropriate chores for young children (and older children) are so important - with or without a chore chart! They help raise children that work hard and are not spoiled. It's the reason that we use these Printable Chore Cards because they Read More
Last Minute DIY Teacher Gifts They’ll LOVE!
The best part? With this one-time purchase, you are prepared with everything you need to thank teachers from preschool to college! You will be set with gifts to follow your child and their year-to-year teacher. This is great for those Read More
Happiness & Health Go Hand in Hand (and you can have both!)
This post is sponsored by Nature's Bounty®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Always talk with your doctor before adding any supplements to see if they are right for you! [1] Read More
Siblings “Non-Gift” Christmas Gift
I wrote this post several years ago, but it's still one of our favorite Christmas traditions. EXAMPLES OF OUR 'DOLLAR-STORE GIFTS' FROM OVER THE YEARS: One year, Beau bought Mickey a pair of camo work gloves because he said that Read More
2021 Gift Guide with NEW ideas
This year's gift guide is filled with new ideas, fun finds, and unique items! We have found everything from meaningful gifts to fun gifts! We've separated them into groups: Kids, Family, Home, and Adults. Many of the items could go into multiple Read More
Last-minute easy Christmas Cookies everyone will love!
Christmas brings out the baking side of all of us… doesn’t it? I love Christmas traditions, like cookie-baking, and so do the kids. These are my favorite last-minute Christmas cookies (or any-time Christmas Cookies.) I've made a list of my top Read More
How to explain why Santa brings a lot of gifts to some kids and not many to others
How to explain why Santa brings a lot of gifts to some kids and not many to others... As a child development play therapist, I was once brought face-to-face with a question from a seven-year-old child: "Why do you think Santa gives more to other Read More
50+ Non-Toy Gifts for Kids (Meaningful Gifts They’ll LOVE!)
I love finding meaningful Non-Toy Gifts for kids! Of course, toys are wonderful... educational, creative, opening up a whole world of play, but today I am sharing the best non-toy gifts. Play is essential when it comes to a child's development, so I Read More
Chocolate Peppermint Christmas Cookies
This Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Mix makes the best Christmas Cookies! I love this Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Mix - it's one of my favorite Christmas Cookies. When I give these cookies as a gift, I add a handmade touch with a little card. This Read More
Create Your Own Family Traditions (family tradition examples you’ll love!)
Being a better parent sometimes means making mountains out of molehills. Creating Your Own Family Traditions speaks to how even the simplest things can become family traditions that our children will carry with them into their own Read More
25 reasons why our Elf forgot to move…
Reasons Why Our Elf Forgot to Move This was first published in 2017, but we still use these ideas today because it's that time of year again! Time to reshare our Elf's Reasons for forgetting to move... again! Yes, even though the Read More
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