This No-Screentime Until Printable Sheet has been wonderful. If you don't want your kids to get sucked into screentime the second that they wake up... give them something else to do first. Use this chart & avoid non-stop screentime (save it for when you need it!) :)< The main idea ...
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Why I still carry my kids…
I wrote this post a few years ago, Why I Still Carry My Kids, but it still is close to my heart, so I wanted to share it again today. A good reminder for myself & hopefully others. :) I see you looking my way - when I hold my 7-year-old, my 5-year-old, my 3-year-old in my arms. I want ...
50 kid stocking stuffers that they will love!
Yesterday I heard that stores are already running out of the best toys for the year. I love to do my shopping early, but not just because they may run out, mostly because I love to find great (unique) things at great prices. :) My stocking stuffer list isn't any different.What is different is ...
Why I put my kids to bed at 7
Why I put my kids to bed at 7:00 ... it is a hot topic, that's for sure! Yes, our kids are in bed around 7:00 every night and asleep by around 7:30 every night.Our older kids are in bed later (around 8:00 or 8:30, because they need less sleep, but that didn't start until they turned nine years ...
A book worth reading…
A while back, my friend Stephanie had told me the story of her friend, Anna LeBaron. It was a touching story and I was at the edge of my seat listening to her. Soon after, she called me to tell me that Anna was going to write a book about her life. Well, here we are today and not only did she write ...
How our family went to Disney for half price
This year we went to Disney for half price the average cost. It is one of our favorite places to visit! We go often (and share new Disney tips every time)We love to go and see all that there is to see and to go to Disney at half price is even better! I am going to share my favorite ...
“Mommy will you lay with me?” – when your children want you to lie down with them at night
I have a new favorite phrase from our kids... Mommy will you lay with me ... why? Let me tell you. Do you hear this every night, as I do? Our children want me to lie down with them every night. This question is always on their minds because they love to spend time with you.Ps- Yes, "Lie ...
Alfredo Chicken Broccoli
My very favorite dish is Alfredo Chicken Broccoli - a pasta with alfredo sauce, chicken, and broccoli. When we go out to eat, I order this about 50% of the time. I really liked it until I added the broccoli... then I just loved it & it became a favorite. Let me tell you how much better it is ...
I’m going to bed … Do you get sidetracked?
Is this what your house looks like? In our house, you could come in and find this.... (nickmom)So, you can imagine that he is pretty tired, and when I finally announce that I'm going up to bed, and my husband says "Ok, me, too.", it means two completely different things. I begin slowly ...