If you ask our kids where they like to go Trick or Treating, they will always say "Disney!" We try to go every October. We love to look at the amazing fall decorations, take advantage of the short lines during Mickey's Halloween party, and enjoy 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
Children’s Books to help your child deal with anxiety
My favorite Children's Books to help their child deal with anxiety. When I was a teacher, I could always count on the emails and notes coming during those first few weeks, where parents would ask for recommendations of Children's Books to help their Read More
$500 in 30 days!
It's almost time for the holidays and it's the perfect time to start saving. If you can save just a little every day, you can quickly save $500 in 30 days.Saving money is always done with effort and thought... it is often hard to find ways to Read More
Apple Cobbler
Fall is the perfect season to bake up a great recipe! Today I am partnering with Land O’Lakes, Inc. to bring you our favorite recipe. Bake a cobbler for a neighbor, a friend or your family. Actively doing something kind, no matter how small, Read More
Getting Your Kids Ready Faster…Smart Home Lighting Hacks
Getting Your Kids Ready Faster…Smart Home Lighting Hacks To demonstrate how easy it is to make any home a smart home, we’ve teamed up with Leviton as part of their “Automation for All” campaign.Have you ever noticed how long it takes to get 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 less Read More
Why Science Says Families Should Get a Dog
Did you know that science is showing that families should get a dog? It's true. Thanks to Espree for sponsoring this post.Check out these studies that I found that prove that dogs benefit kids:STUDY #1: A study at the University of Read More
Should I put a TV in my kid’s bedroom? Why I won’t…
Should I put a TV in my kid’s bedroom? I won’t be doing this anytime soon, but probably not for the reason you think.Please read this post, in its entirety, before you comment, because you will see that this is simply what we have picked for Read More
Teaching Humility
Last night, our 6 & 8-year-old had just finished setting the dinner table for me when they both started telling me which person had done more.E: "I gave everyone a napkin."A: "I gave everyone a glass of water."E: "I put carrots on Read More
25 Healthy Cookies Recipes
Not only are these my top 25 cookie healthy recipes that I found (and created!) this season, they are actually healthy cookies so no guilt this year! I love baking cookies... even last minute cookies! No worries. Today you can enjoy these Read More
High Protein Blueberry Muffins
This recipe for High Protein Blueberry Muffins is one of our favorites. I always hear great things from friends after they make our High Protein Peanut Butter Banana Muffins, so today we wanted to share our high protein blueberry muffins! Thanks to Read More
25 Funniest Elf on the Shelf Ideas for boys & girls!
Elf on the Shelf Ideas (the best ever!) I wanted to share these Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas today because our kids have been asking when our Elf, Gilbert, will be back… they started asking on October 1st! They are ready to take funny Elf on the Read More
20 Best Coastal Gallery Wall Ideas
20 Best Coastal Gallery Wall Ideas I love coastal wall art and I wanted to share the 20 Best Coastal Gallery Wall Ideas that I found on Minted.comI love working with Minted and they were so sweet to provide me with some pieces to help Read More
4 Things Happy Moms Do Everyday
I’ve always loved being a mom and as a teacher and therapist, I've always loved working with other parents and their children. I want everyone to enjoy motherhood and thrive on the fact that we have these few short years with our kids, so let's make Read More
KINETIC SAND THROWDOWN
Today we are having a KINETIC SAND THROWDOWN! Let's get started! Thanks to Spin Master for challenging us and sponsoring us today!You’ve probably noticed that our family likes to host little game events at home like when we had Cupcake Wars in Read More
Nighttime Separation Anxiety – 8 tips to help them sleep
You can stop Nighttime Separation Anxiety in kids with these 8 tips that will help your child to fall asleep. Bedtime is one of my favorite times of the day... time to cuddle with our kids, hear about their day, hear all of their dreams and hopes, Read More
Quick and Easy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe for One
Quick and Easy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe for One I love finding recipes that are quick & easy, like this one pot mac & cheese recipe. It's as easy as our Weight Watcher's Spinach Tortellini Soup! You're going to love it... 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.Our daughter is very sensitive. I can remember when she was about four years Read More
How to help your Child fall asleep
How you can help if your child is not falling asleep Bedtime routine tips & stories of kids who just won’t wind down! Thanks to Disney Book Group for sponsoring this post.Sometimes, kids just fight sleep. You know that they are tired, Read More
