The Wine Advent Calendar Idea is so creative! I'm not much of a wine drinker, but when I was shopping at Aldi last week, the cashier said "It's slower in here today. Yesterday we released the Wine Advent Calendar from Aldi, and it sold out in an Read More
50 kid stocking stuffers that they will love!
Stocking Stuffers Your Kids Will Love! Yesterday I heard that stores are already running out of the best toys for Christmas. I love to do my shopping early, but not just because they may run out, mostly because I love to find great (unique) things Read More
Christmas Traditions with kids
We love to find special Christmas Traditions to do with our kids. We hope that you find a few in the list below that you like, too! There are so many meaningful Christmas activities and ideas that will leave an impact and memory in your child's Read More
Harry Potter Toys for the Harry Potter Fan!
"This post is sponsored by Mattel, but all opinions are my own.” If you are looking for Harry Potter™ Toys for your children, you're going to love today's post.Our kids LOVE the HARRY POTTER movie and they love playing Harry Potter. In fact, Read More
5 Ways to CLEAN without actually CLEANING
5 Ways to CLEAN without actually CLEANING We’ve partnered with ECOVACS to share cleaning tips that will help you to keep your house clean with minimal effort & time. 1. Get a Window Cleaning RobotECOVACS has the first of its Read More
Can Screen time benefit our kids?
Can Screen time benefit our kids? I recently had the opportunity to speak with Greg Page, founder of Discover, Explore & Grow, as a part of today's sponsored post as part of the Mom It Forward Influencer Network.I wanted to share some Read More
Instead of giving toys…
Science says instead of giving toys... give gifts that create memories. They are valued more than toys.Outings, experiences & vacations are "valued by children, both in the moment and for long afterward in their memory,” psychologist and Read More
Things no one tells you about parenting a teenage boy
THINGS NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT PARENTING A TEENAGE BOY Raising our four children is the joy of my life. We have three boys and one little girl. Our daughter is young and we have not reached the "pre-teen" years yet, but our sons are a different Read More
Declutter my home: How clutter affects your family & what you can do about it.
CLUTTER CAUSES ANXIETY. It is true that clutter causes stress. In fact, I shared it in an early post where I share studies that prove that clutter & stress are linked. Clutter also affects your family, but there are solutions that can clear Read More
5 Hacks for Getting & Maintaining A Healthy-Looking Glow
I am a paid spokesperson for HEALTHY ESSENTIALS®Do you ever wish that you could have that perfect glow all through the year? Today I'm partnering with HEALTHY ESSENTIALS® to share my 6 favorite hacks on how to get and maintain that gorgeous glow. Read More
Sensory Ideas: Stop the Meltdowns
Tips for everyday battles with sensory While the signs of Sensory Processing Disorder may not be easy to spot, it is important to understand how to help a child dealing with sensory processing. My friends Sharla and Heather (authors of Sensory Read More
SWAP THIS FOR THAT: HALLOWEEN CANDY
SWAP THIS FOR THAT: HALLOWEEN CANDYHalloween season is here! That means the leaves are falling, the costumes are in all of the stores and candy is starting to fill our pantries. While it may be all but impossible to entirely avoid sweet treats Read More
Favorite Mom Hacks
I am excited to share some great MOM HACKS with you today! I love to find different ways to make our days run smoother. This post is sponsored by Store Brand Formula.Here are some of my favorite Mom Hacks: 1- Use a cupcake liner to catch drip Read More
Is it behavior… or sensory?
As a therapist, I'm often faced with the question: behavior or sensory?One child chews on his clothes. Another child hates to wear jeans. One child hates the feeling of grass on her feet. Another child won't eat certain foods. One child Read More
Homework Planner
Homework is never something that I look forward to, but I do understand the reasons behind giving it. Today I wanted to offer this Free Homework Planner Sheet to help you and your child stay on top of work. This post is in partnership with Sylvan Read More
25 Football Snacks
These 25 Savory Football Appetizers most definitely have me excited for the big night! I love all to make appetizers like these when our family comes over to watch the game.1. Football Stromboli Bites- Pizza, Football & bite-sized? It Read More
10 Ways to teach kids to be self-less in a self-centered world
I want our kids to be thoughtful… to others and to themselves, so I use these 10 ways to teach our kids to be thoughtful of other's feelings.1. Be an example. You must be an example of kindness if you want your kids to be kind to Read More
Should I sell Young Living: A Pros & Cons List
Should I sell Young Living Essential Oils? If you are wondering if you should sell Young Living, I'm here to help. I was in the same spot, asking the same questions, so I want to tell you what I've learned about selling Young Living Oils.I Read More
DIY Pet Halloween costumes
DIY Pet Halloween costumes made from Amazon Prime smile boxes This post was sponsored by Amazon in partnership with Forward Influence. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own. We couldn’t resist… our Goldendoodle is the most laid back dog in Read More
Teaching kids to stand up for others
This post was sponsored by Google in partnership with Forward Influence. Teaching kids to stand up for others Did you know that it typically takes five good interactions to make up for a single bad one? That means that for every negative thing Read More
