This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tide® HE Turbo Clean™ for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I had to stop and read the words 'conquer the laundry' over and over again. Since every day feels like laundry day here in my house, I'm always on the lookout for ways to save time and conquer the laundry, at least for a brief moment! That's why I'm thrilled to partner with What’s continue reading...
5 Must Remember Vacation Tips when Traveling with Kids
There are some things that I never want to forget when I'm traveling with kids. While I think activities for traveling with kids are great, there are other details that can seriously make or break your family vacation. That's why I'm thrilled to be partnering with Yoplait®, a Happily Ever Mom sponsor, because they know how important it is to enjoy your summer with the kids and still remember continue reading...
Parenting Tips: Tag Team, Don’t Team Up
Has your child's behavior ever gotten under you AND your partner's skin at the same time? Katie (aka my wife and Happily Ever Mom) and I have noticed a strategy that has really worked in these situations. Let me describe a recent scene at Happily Ever Home (...see what I did there?). The other day, Katie and I were doing our normal after-work "debrief." (Remember the tips for coming continue reading...
5 Stay at Home Mom Tips when You Feel Lonely
Have you ever felt lonely as a Mom? My family and I moved to a new state two years ago. I had two young kids and knew nothing about our new city. I took a few months off to ease the transition to a new home, so while my husband was at work all day, we explored the city. Even though my kids were with me CONSTANTLY, I found myself desperately lonely. I missed my old friends, the people who continue reading...
7 No-Fuss Tips and Tricks to Apply Sunscreen on Kids
I don't know many kids who love to put on sunscreen. In fact, sometimes I'm tempted to not apply sunscreen on kids because it can be such a battle! But, then I remind myself that skipping sunscreen isn't safe for my kids. In fact, we know how important it is to make sun protection a priority. Sunscreen does more than protect against sunburns, it protects against long-term effects that are not continue reading...
Overwhelmed by Clutter: 1 Strategy that Helps
If you're new to Happily Ever Mom, you probably don't know that I'm on a quest to find organization tips that work for Moms who get overwhelmed by clutter and messes. Why? Because I AM that Mom. When I see a big giant mess, my first instinct is to walk away. I get overwhelmed just by seeing a big mess. I think to myself: Where do I start cleaning up? Where does everything go? continue reading...