Summer is right around the corner. Anybody looking forward to a Disney vacation this year needs to prepare by doing some Star Wars Land trip planning. We love planning for Disney (that's half of the fun!) and this is the biggest new development in Read More
Low Carb Cauliflower “Potato” Salad
There is something about warm weather and longer days outside that make having a great dinner with my family even more special. We love to eat on our back porch so we can still be outside, even when we're winding down for the day. This low-carb Read More
Easter worksheets for Preschoolers or Kindergarteners
This Easter Worksheet for Preschoolers is so cute! It's an Easter Math Worksheet that you can use for a quick morning activity or counting activity. Maybe you'll have time to make a cute Minion Easter Egg when you're finished with the worksheet! Read More
Master list of freebie websites
This post contains affiliate links.Today I wanted to share a HUGE master list of freebie websites with you!! I wrote a post about how to be a stay at home mom on one income and these freebies certainly help to make staying home more Read More
2 year old is still waking up at night? Advice from a Pediatrician
Several years ago, when our child was still waking up at night (two years old at the time), I went into our Doctor's office with this complaint… "My 2-year-old is still waking up at night ." Her advice changed our nights!I was recently talking Read More
Our daughters are listening
This article was sponsored by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), Springfield, MA 01111-0001. www.massmutual.com All opinions are those of the author.Every single day my daughter is listening, and she watches me. I am her Read More
Our son’s Sleep Disorder was misdiagnosed as a “behavior problem”
"I just don't know what to do anymore," I told my husband over the phone. .. He is just not himself anymore - he is getting upset about little things, he is grumpy all the time, and his behavior is just... off. I don't know what to do to help Read More
Kids waking up too early or late after time change?
Are your kids waking up too early or late after time change? After a time change, it can be so hard to get our kids to get back to a nice sleeping schedule. When your kids are waking too early, it can make them tired, cranky and just not very Read More
Teaching the Whole Child: Doodle for Google
Last week, our son came home from school talking about how he was going to "Doodle for Google". He went on about what it meant and how they had talked about it in class. Doodle for Google is an annual art contest open to students in grades Read More
7 Unique Ways to Whiten Your Teeth
When our kids started losing their baby teeth and their adult teeth were starting to come in, we noticed that they weren't as white as the baby teeth. I talked to my sister in law about it and she said the same thing. We both brought it up to our Read More
How to Help Kids Overcome their Worries
When I taught elementary school, I had one particular student who did not adjust well after returning from a school break. He had a hard time overcoming his worries about coming back to school. On his first day back after the break, I could see that Read More
Best Lent Ideas : What to give up for Lent
Wondering What to Give up for Lent? If you are looking for things to give up for Lent, you've come to the right place. During the 40 days of lent, while making our preparations for Easter, you can do something to better yourself and the world Read More
How to get the kids ready FASTER in the mornings.
Do you want to get the kids ready faster in the mornings? School mornings can be such a rush some mornings. Did you ever notice how long it takes everyone to get ready when you have to be somewhere? Are you always running late?The hard part for Read More
15 dinners for $5 each!
These 15 dinners for $5 are amazing! For me, the biggest problem with making dinner is just thinking of what to have - I love easy recipes like our chicken & salsa meal in the crockpot. Here are 15 Dinners and menus you can make for $5 or Read More
Chilled Southwestern Quinoa Salad
This chilled Southwestern Quinoa Salad is the perfect (easy) recipe! If you are just starting on your Clean-Eating journey, check out this post: How to start eating clean. In an effort to eat a healthy diet and enjoy lots of different recipes, I am Read More
Why you should spend money on family vacations
I read a study the other day that was pretty powerful. It just supported what I already knew... that vacations were better than gifts. Experiences better than toys. Why you should spend more money on family vacations became clear - it benefits Read More
5 ways to reduce fever in your baby or toddler
I want to share these ways to reduce fever in your baby because I know how scary it is to feel like you don't know how to help. When our kids aren't feeling well, we want to do everything we can to make them feel better.We have four kids, Read More
Science says hug your child for 15 seconds
Science says to hug your child for 15 seconds at a time. Or more! Easy, I tell myself... I love to hug my kids. I could hug them all day long. (I lie down with them at night just for a little extra one on one time, too.)Now... do they Read More
Motherhood is for… evenings
The other day, I shared a blog post on my Facebook page called “Motherhood is wishing for bedtime, but missing them when they are asleep.” I found the title to be one that is relatable at times, especially in the evenings when we are worn out from Read More
Valentine Pretzel Buttons
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 Valentine Pretzel Buttons are wonderful and they get so many compliments (but Read More
