Romantic celebrations can be wonderfully memorable. Whether it’s an anniversary, a birthday that you want to add some romance to, or another special day, celebrating together is a great way to show your partner that you care, to enjoy being together and to add a bit of spark to your relationship. Every relationship needs the… [read more]
Including Your Kids in Your Romantic Celebration
How a Sensory Processing Disorder Diet Drastically Reduced Our Son’s Symptoms
Our journey to discovering a sensory processing disorder diet that helped us manage our son’s sensory processing disorder… Disclosure: My husband is a psychologist. I, however, am not a doctor nor a dietitian. I am merely sharing with you what I have learned and what has worked for our particular child. It was the screaming… [read more]
3 Tips for a Happy, Healthier Family
The foundation to a happy and healthy family starts at home, and it starts with you, the parent. Creating good habits at home when your children are young will help them carry those values throughout their lives and lead them to acting as a positive influence on other people. Creating a healthy environment is easily implemented… [read more]
Looking for the Perfect Work-From-Home Job? Be a VIPKID Teacher!
Looking for a way to supplement your family’s income? I’m so excited to bring you this guest post from an old friend of mine in Louisiana about a perfect work-from-home job – VIPKID teacher! Karen is a stay at home mom to 6 children and has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Her husband works… [read more]
Buying a Smartphone for Your Kid or Teen? Here’s What You Need to Know First…
Smartphones, though a fairly recent development, have quickly become ubiquitous. Buying a Smartphone for Your Kid or Teen is a decision that should be well researched. Technological changes often mean changes to how we live, and it can be hard for parents to keep up. If you’ve been falling behind since the era of dumb… [read more]
4 Ways To Make Family Vacations More Fun for YOU
Family vacation is a time for the family to kick back and enjoy themselves. All too often, however, vacations spiral into hard work for moms shouldering most of the responsibility. But there’s a better way: Simplify your vacation so that you get time to enjoy it yourself, too, with the following four clever vacation strategies…. [read more]
4 Good Habits to Teach Your Kids Early On
In the age of technology, those who don’t have the latest tablets or smartphones won’t make the cut, even those at kindergarten level. A 2015 study reveals that up to 75 percent of children between ages 1 and 4 have their own smart device. Although the use of smart devices can lure children away from… [read more]
Create Your Own Home Summer Reading Program + Summer Reading Reward Coupon Printables
Summer break is upon us! My boys have put in hard work this school year and I want to make sure that they don’t lose all that they’ve gained this year in school. Creating a Home Summer Reading Program is an effective and enjoyable way for kids to keep on learning throughout the summer. Reading can… [read more]
What No One Tells You About Baby Gear Must-Haves
First time parents have it hard when it comes to baby gear. We are fortunate to have so many choices when it comes to what to purchase for our wee little ones. Unfortunately, with the abundance of choice also comes a great deal of confusion for first time parents. After raising three babies and reviewing… [read more]
The 15 Minute, Once a Week, Practice That has Changed Our Family
…And is continuing to change our family…for the better, of course. It was the typical stuff all families encounter. “Is it really that hard to turn off a light when you leave the room?!” “Why are your coats and backpacks on the floor when your hook is just a foot away?” “Is it really necessary… [read more]
Empowering Kids by Teaching Them to Make their Own School Lunch
Thank you to Sprout’s and Box Tops for sponsoring this conversation! Happy New School Year! We have had such an amazing summer! I’m not sure I’ve ever packed so much fun into two months before. But..(you knew it was coming, right?) I need some rest. I started summer completely burned out. Now, I’m looking forward… [read more]
10 Awesome Ideas to Make Family Dinners FUN!
Tired of the Dinnertime Drudgery? Have you ever sat at the dinner table surrounded by your insane beloved children and asked yourself, “remind me why we are submitting ourselves to this torture”. It is no question that gathering around the table once a day and eating a meal together as a family has it’s benefits…. [read more]
Six Easy Tips for Getting Baby to Sleep
A couple weeks ago I talked about the importance of a sleep schedule for your infant or toddler. Today I wanted to revisit a few additional tips for getting baby to sleep. Sleep deprivation is one of the hardest things to deal with as a new mom. You’re tired and drained, making your mood low,… [read more]
Is Your Child’s Development on Track? Answers from an Expert
Disclosure: Thank you to VTech for providing a sample for review. One of my favorite parts of parenthood is watching my children hit their developmental milestones. Occasionally, if you’re paying attention, you can see them make a cognitive or developmental leap. Our youngest, for example, has been a relatively late talker when compared to his… [read more]