It has been proven that recess is critical for a child's social, emotional, and cognitive development. Now research is actually showing how schools with more recess have happier, smarter, and more focused students. In fact, recess even helps Read More
Put an End to Whining
"Moooommmm... I just waannnttt a coookkkkiieeee...." Oh, yes, the whining voice. My least favorite voice to hear. The voice that seems to come around more when they are hungry, tired or not happy. We all have whining kids at one point or Read More
Apple Cobbler
Fall is almost here & that makes it the perfect season to bake up a great recipe! This Apple Cobbler recipe is not only delicious, but it is much easier to make than it looks! This week, Jack asked if we could make apple cobbler. He Read More
5 practical & helpful time-saving tips for school mornings
Today's post is sponsored by Ibotta, which works out perfectly since It's just in time for back to school shopping! ;) Weekday mornings can be busy, so we are sharing 5 practical & helpful time-saving tips to get kids ready faster on school Read More
Free Disney World Resort Activities to Enjoy at the Hotels
Not everything at Walt Disney World has to cost a ton of money. Sometimes it is just really nice to take a break from the theme parks for a day and enjoy a day at the hotel. You can always find something for free at the resorts while taking some Read More
We are their safe place – sometimes they just need us.
I am excited to be working with Google for this partnered program and I'm ready to tell you all about it because there is nothing more important than our families... They just need us. They just need us. We are their safe place. A few months Read More
I’m a mom, too.
Last week, during one of our trips to Hilton Head, my Aunt and Uncle brought my cousin's four-year-old son to visit. While he was there, my Aunt apologized to me when he was being loud, while one of the other kids was still asleep. I told her what Read More
It was worth it…
It just snuck up on me. I was sitting on his bed, talking to him about the night that he was born, how the doctors tried to stop him from coming so early and how his daddy was in the shower when I yelled for him to hurry up. He heard about how I Read More
Teach Kids to Have a Growth Mindset
Did you know that if you teach kids to have a Growth Mindset, your children will be smarter, happier throughout life, healthier, more athletic, and more successful overall? Studies and statistics prove it. Let me explain... Picture this Read More
Studies Show That Yelling Causes More Discipline Issues & Misbehavior
Did you know that you can stop yelling to get your kids to listen? It's true. The best part? Your kids will start listening more, start respecting you more, and you'll feel more connected with your child. In fact, studies show that yelling Read More
Why Cousins are the Best (and so important for kids!)
"Mom?" I hear from the other room. It's my (almost) 13-year-old. "Can Dylan come over today?" Music to my ears. Dylan is his 10-year-old cousin. "Yeah! Yeah!" I hear the other boys yell. "Don't forget about Lia!" my daughter yells, Read More
How to discipline a sensitive child
It can be hard finding the best way to discipline a sensitive child. It takes careful thought and patience in order to correct without yelling, but it's important. I wrote this a few years ago, but I still follow these guidelines and I hope Read More
What REALLY matters: 33 Things I never want our kids to forget
It comes down to family time. Spending time with our children is so important, which is why I wanted to share these things that we never want our kids to forget. As a mom, we have the power to impact our children's lives in more ways than we Read More
Surveys show that imaginative play benefits children
This post is sponsored by Mattel. All opinions are my own. Surveys show that imaginative play benefits children “Today’s children don’t know a world without smartphones and the internet. They are growing up in an age where entertainment Read More
Kids not listening? Zoning out while you talk?
Do you feel like your kids are not listening? Are your kids zoning out when you talk? When they just don't listen or they start to ignore you, try these tips. They will help to get past that problem. What do you do when you feel like your kids Read More
Science Proves that being a mother actually ages you quicker.
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of NeoCell. All opinions are 100% mine. Becoming a MOTHER actually ages you quicker (science proves it) Last week, I woke up and looked in the mirror. “Oh my gosh- What happened to me that I look Read More
5 signs your child NEEDS one on one time
There are certain times when your kids need one on one time. Most of you know that we do our one on one time every month for our special nights, but there are other times when I will turn to Mickey and say “He needs some time with just one of Read More
Master list of freebie websites (Free samples from companies you know!)
Do you love free samples from brands as much as I do? If so, you're in luck! I'm going to share my HUGE master list of freebie websites right here. I wrote a post about how to be a stay at home mom on one income and these free products certainly Read More
DIY healthy, green lawn care tips
Yesterday, Mickey opened his e-mail inbox to this question... " I saw a picture of your house on your blog. How do you always get your yard to look nice?" I laughed because a green lawn is his pride and joy, so that reader just made his Read More
2020 Disney World Vacation Planning Tips and Advice (from a Disney Insider)
2020 is the perfect time to plan a Walt Disney World vacation. It's just before all the hype of the major anniversaries coming up for Walt Disney World and Epcot. Plus, a lot of the stuff Disney has been working on will be up and running for your Read More
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