Parenting

Does it feel like toys are multiplying in your house? It stresses me out a bit to think of where to put everything after Christmas or birthdays. So I compiled a list of the best non-toy gifts for kids of all ages. You’ll find something for babies, toddlers,...

The past year made me more appreciative of teachers than ever. I can’t tell you how happy I was to get a photo from school of my daughter practicing scissor skills with a trained preschool teacher. Guys, I am not cut out (no pun intended) to teach those things and...

When I was pregnant, my husband used to read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle to my stomach. It was no surprise that it was a favorite bedtime story after my son was born. When it came time to pick a theme for his first birthday, I knew a Very Hungry...

I distinctly remember standing in a baby supply store at around 20 weeks pregnant, registry gun in hand, with tear-filled eyes because I was completely overwhelmed! As a first-time mom, I didn’t have the slightest clue which baby bathtub was safest or which crib...

We did a Daniel Tiger Party for my daughter’s birthday and it was such a fun theme! If you need ideas for invitations, food, party supplies, cake, decorations, outfits, games, and gifts, you are in the right place. Read on for tips and tricks to make this party easy...

Sensory bins are a great way to entertain kids while giving them input for their senses. There are endless opportunities for fillers, and I recently made my own rainbow sensory rice. It was such a hit with both of my kids that I thought I would share how you can dye...

My daughter just turned four and loves Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. So we celebrated with a DIY Mickey Mouse birthday party! I love to bring a party theme to life while keeping the budget small. Below are tips and ideas for decorations, outfits, invitations, supplies, and...

If you have a child in school, daycare, sports, camp, or extracurricular activities, you know that it is a constant battle to keep up with all their stuff. Anything my kids have to take with them is likely to mysteriously disappear or fall into the abyss of lost and...

In an attempt to be as productive as possible the other day, I ran to Walmart to make a return, buy the toothpaste I meant to get on my last grocery order, get ice cream for my son’s birthday party, and do a store pickup of a gift for my nephew. I had about 45 minutes...

Kids everywhere are cheering for the end of school. But moms? Not so much. If you are like me, the thought of keeping your children entertained for a couple of months without losing your mind is a little overwhelming. But I have an easy solution to the dreaded...

Parenting is hard work! Whether you have babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids, tweens, or teens, moms and dads have their hands full. Sometimes a simple change in the way you do things can make life easier for your family. That’s why I put together this list of parent...

Growing up, I remember being shocked that it takes children longer to talk than to walk. In my naïve mind, it seemed like moving your mouth would be a piece of cake compared to hoisting your body around on two feet. I mean, I spoke way more words in a day than I took...