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...
4th of July Kid Friendly Desserts – American Flag with Yoplait!
My kids love yogurt. Scratch that, they're obsessed with yogurt. In fact, it's a snack that they would have every single day, but somehow our yogurt reserve always seems to be low. And, I'm sure we're not the only family out there with that problem! In the spirit of summer, we wanted to come up with 4th of July kid friendly desserts that we can take to BBQ's and family gatherings. This continue reading...
7 No-Fuss, Inexpensive Birthday Party Ideas for Preschoolers
Thanks to Adrahana for guest posting at Happily Ever Mom today! Birthdays are the happiest occasions for kids, but coming up with inexpensive birthday party ideas isn't always easy. Your little one’s excitement for his/her big day begins months in advance (am I right?)! On the one hand, your kid awaits his birthday with great eagerness, and on the other, the thought of the day might make you continue reading...
Quick Toddler Activity – Make a Window Race Track!
Here at Happily Ever Mom, we love a quick toddler activity. While we might do a toddler activity here and there throughout the week, it's certainly not the focus of being home with my kids. We love spending time outdoors, playing at parks, hanging with friends, and getting messy! But, when we do decide to do a quick activity, I'm always inspired by my kid's current interest. And, my son 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...
10+ {Active} Activities for Babies
I always need activities for my active baby! My one-year-old is all over the place - in a good way. We joke that he loves to go to work. If you put something in front of him, he wants to practice, move it to another place in the house and then practice some more! These activities for babies are simple, but they will absolutely satiate baby's need for engaging, active play. continue reading...