Have you ever made grilled corn on the cob in foil? When we have a cookout, we like to try to spice things up a bit, especially when on vacation (like we are today!) Burgers and hot dogs are great (the kids certainly love them!), Read More
Teaching Kids: How to do laundry
It’s no secret that raising a family comes with certain responsibilities, including laundry. And as any busy mom knows, cleaning can be tedious and sometimes seemingly endless. Laundry can seem overwhelming! A few years ago we renovated our laundry Read More
DIY Wall Bed for under $150 – Murphy Bed!
DIY Murphy Bed Plans These DIY Murphy Bed Plans will make building a wall bed an easy Weekend-Project for your family! The Wall Bed will be a great addition to any room. It can free up room in an office, turn a playroom into a bedroom, or just Read More
Kids waking too early? Try this trick – it really works!
Are your kids waking too early? Do you wish your children would sleep in just a little later? I understand completely! When your kids are waking too early in the morning, it can make them tired, cranky and they don't feel their best. Overall, Read More
Unique & Meaningful Gifts for Teenage Boys
Finding gift ideas for teenage boys can be easy or hard, depending on the child, but we're here to help. When looking for meaningful gifts for parents, family, or friends, finding something unique and special is always a great move. Think about 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 teach Read More
Keep your child in their bed
Today I want to talk about how to keep your child in their own bed. Let me first take a minute to explain that your child will be healthier, do better in school, be more pleasant throughout the day, and just feel better overall, if they are getting Read More
Children who don’t have a regular bedtime behave worse & develop slower
I just watched an episode on the TODAY show that proved what I already knew: Irregular Bedtimes for children (and adults) leads to worse behavior, slower development, and health issues. Consistent routines & regular bedtimes for kids and Read More
