1 Great Way to Save Box Tops

I have a confession! I am a Box Tops Collector! Even before my child was old enough for kindergarten, I started cutting them off boxes and saving them. I just couldn’t stand the thought of throwing them away when I knew that they were worth $.10 a piece. Maybe it’s the frugal part of me, […]
Simple Ways to Make Lunch Fun at School

“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Rubbermaid. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” I have a confession. I am a lazy mom. I look for every way possible to simplify my life. Otherwise, I go crazy, […]
The Value of Teaching Give and Take

*Be sure to check out my quick and simple Family Night idea at the end of this post! I’ve learned something very valuable this weekend that I think will be a wonderful tool for my family and I. I have struggled my whole life with sugar and food addiction. It has always been an […]
You Know You’re From A Big Family When. . .

As you may have already realized, we’re a pretty big family. We started out with what we thought were large families of 7 and 8, but when we combined to 15 we realized it was a whole new ball game. We certainly haven’t always been friends and it hasn’t always been easy, but as we’ve all grown up […]
15 Ways to Make Your Life Easier as a Parent

Parenting is tough enough without doing things the hard way. I remember when I first learned some of these tricks and how I wanted to sing from the mountain tops the name of the person who came up with them. So, check out this list and make sure you aren’t needlessly doing things the hard […]
How to be Patient, When Your Child is NOT!

How to be patient, when your child is not…. I think patience is one of the most sought after virtues in being a parent. We want patience, and we want it now! I am so amazed out how much joy my children can bring while at the same time driving me to the edge…and then […]
