May contain affiliate links. See my disclosure page for more information. Summer is here! Raise your hand if you’re excited! While I’m not a fan of the heat and humidity, I still love summer. The bar-b-ques, the beach, pool time, vacations….I can get through the heat to enjoy all of that. Another nice thing about summer […]
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Save Money on Kids: Easy Tips to Save Big!
May contain affiliate links. See my disclosure page for more information. Kids are expensive, no doubt about it. From diapers and toys, to keeping them fed, clothed, and happy, the expenses really add up. There are tons of articles for expecting moms and dads on how to save money on babies (including my own!) but far […]
Getting Kids to Eat Vegetables: My Super Sneaky Trick
As parents, we want the best for our kids. We want them to be happy and healthy. So it’s worrisome when we have a picky eater. Are they eating enough to support health and growth? Are they getting the proper nutrition? My first child was a “trick baby.” By three months he was mostly sleeping […]
How to Survive a Wiggly Baby (or Toddler)
There’s a common refrain I hear from my kids’ grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives: “I’ve never seen such a wiggly baby!” Or… “Those boys sure are busy!” Or… “What active little boys you have!” Yeah, I know. Believe me, I know. And while I would prefer them to be active than little couch potatoes, […]
Indoor Preschool Activities: Recipe for Success!
May contain affiliate links. See my disclosure page for more information. Once I allowed my kids screen time, it didn’t take me long to realize that I needed some structured activities during the day. Otherwise, they would be perfectly happy to sit in front of the TV for hours at a time. While I have no problem […]