The Best Activities and Gifts for Boys that Love to Play with Cars
I still remember when my first son became excited about playing cars. He was only 18 months and he would play with them for hours upon hours every day. I still remember his favorite car. It was an ice cream truck and he would carry it around everywhere he went! Now he’s 7, and he […]
Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
Yes, I realize today is the first day of fall and I’m whipping out a total summer recipe! But my husband and I have been wanting to make these cupcakes for months now and we finally got around to it! So go ahead and tuck this cupcake recipe away for when summer hits again because […]
Fun and Affordable Gift Ideas for 8-10 Year-Old Girls
I am the mom of a bunch of girls, so I have spent countless hours online looking for fun and affordable gifts to give them for their birthdays and Christmas, as well as gifts for their friend’s birthdays. I usually let them choose one big item that they want (which they usually tell me about […]
Shake It Off, Mom! Finding Your Fun Again + BlendTec Giveaway!
Do you ever you get so caught up in the schedules, and stresses, and disciplining of motherhood that you feel like you’ve completely lost your fun side? It is never too late to find your fun side again, and making it a part of your mothering will improve your mood and your relationship with your […]
The One Piece of Advice Every New Mom Should Listen To
Overwhelmed and confused by all the advice you are being offered as a new mom? Here is the one piece of advice you should listen to. “Have your baby naturally!” “Epidurals are the only way to go!” “Don’t ever give your new baby a pacifier!” “Don’t let your baby use YOU as a pacifier!” “You […]
5 Ways to Get Your Kid To Do Their Homework
If you’re like me, you’ve already done your happy dance. School has started, kids are in school instead of in your hair, and you finally have some time to yourself. Well, that is after you’re done making lunches, driving the carpool, volunteering at the school, and, oh, did you forget about the dreaded….HOMEWORK?! Wait, why was […]