There is nothing better than simple baby games (aka easy baby entertainment)! Baby games not only let me get things done, like loading the dishwasher, but they also give my baby the chance to work on fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and object permanence all while having fun. While this is an old post here on Happily Ever Mom, you'll see that I've done this with my other kiddos as continue reading...
5 Ways to Help Children Listen
As parents, I think we're always looking for ways to help children listen. While it may not be the most glamorous part of being a parent, getting kids to listen is something that a lot of us struggle with. I'm not a parenting expert (and will never claim to be), but as a Mom and former teacher, I've learned some basic tips that can help make our jobs as parents a little bit continue reading...
Rainbow Baking Soda and Vinegar Experiment
We love to experiment with baking soda and vinegar! It's such a fun way to bring science to life! We've played with baking soda "dough" to make fizzy cupcakes and we've explored art and science with ice on the light table, but this was the first time that we tried dying baking soda to make a fizzy rainbow. And, let me tell you, it was gorgeous!! When I was a preschooler teacher, I continue reading...
One-Day Only, Radio Flyer SALE!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Radio Flyer. The opinions and text are all mine. Inside this post, you'll find details on National Little Red Wagon Day and how to get up to 30-50% off your purchase of a wagon during this amazing, one-day sale! Radio Flyer. I'm willing to guess that either you or a friend had a good 'ole, trusted radio flyer growing up. The continue reading...
5 Simple Toddler Activities for Thanksgiving
It's that time of year again, time to celebrate Thanksgiving! These 5 Simple Toddler Activities are perfect for entertaining your kids just long enough so that I can finish up dinner without undercooking everything or burning down the house (kidding!). The kids and I tried out a few quick and easy thanksgiving toddler activities with my kids and they are great activities to try because they're continue reading...
Carpooling and Travel Hack for Busy Moms: BubbleBum the Easy to Use, Inflatable Booster
This post is sponsored by Bubblebum. All opinions are my own. Find out how it's easier to carpool and to travel with a child's booster seat by using Bubblebum inflatable booster seat! When my daughter started Kindergarten, Bubblebum was the very first tip that I learned about from the other moms. See, my friend had a two-door car, but she wanted to be able to carpool with other families. Her continue reading...