Kids
How to Help Children Celebrate Independence Day
In our home, we love Independence Day (the 4th of July). My son is finally at the age where he can understand why we celebrate Independence Day. Today, I tried to explain it to him and he looked at me like I was either crazy, or extremely boring. I decided I must be doing something…
Read MoreChristmas Gift: Cookbooks and Recipe Collections
As I stated before, I like to get an early start on my Christmas gifts. One great Christmas gift is a collection of recipes. This can be in the form of a homemade cookbook, a box of recipes on cards, or even an electronic compilation. Below are some ideas for how to organize these recipes.…
Read MoreRainy Day Activity: Read-A-Thon
At our house, Monday is park day. After we get ready, the kids and I head to the park to spend the morning. This Monday, that changed when we woke up to rain. Because I’m a control-freak, I had to come up with a substitute activity to entertain my kids. We decided to have a…
Read MoreHomemade Father’s Day Gift: Picture Collage
As a reminder, Father’s Day is coming up this Sunday (June 19)! This is one of my favorite gifts I’ve made for Father’s Day. I made one for my husband and my dad a few years back. This was so easy to make. All I did was open my favorite pictures in Adobe Photoshop. I…
Read MoreKid’s Apron
Because I love to cook and bake so much, it’s important for me to involve my children. Also, with the world’s pickiest eater as my son, he’s often more willing to try a food, if he helped prepare it. Here is a simple gesture, that helped my son get excited about getting in the kitchen…
Read MoreMy Favorite Baby Items
I’ve had several soon-to-be moms ask me what my favorite new-mom items are. What are the things I can’t do without? I also remember before I had my oldest child. I felt so confused when deciding what to get. Money is tight for everyone, so it’s important to research and get the items right for…
Read MoreMom-Friendly iPhone and Android Apps
Because I am first and fore-most a mom, all my tools must help me better function in that role. My phone is no exception. Below are some of my favorite apps that help me out as a mom. For Moms: Baby Tracker: What to Expect, Baby (iPhone and Android) – This free app provides…
Read MoreMy Favorite Free Things to do with My Kids
Entertaining kids today can be extremely expensive. While it’s sometimes fun to splurge on a trip to a museum or an amusement park, the majority of us can’t do those things constantly. Here are some of my favorite things to do with my kids that are free, or can be done with things in your…
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