Do you struggle to come up with new ways to send lunches to school for you kids? I decided to look to breakfast foods as a little inspiration. At first, I thought that most breakfast foods would be hard to pack, but I figured out a few options that have worked really well for my kindergartener. These are our favorite five breakfast inspired lunches for kids. In my family, we wait until continue reading...
What the Magic Ratio Means for Your Marriage
Hi and Welcome to Happily Ever Mom! Today, we're talking about one of my favorite topics: marriage. More specifically, how you can keep your marriage together with one simple change (yes, really!). So, I have to tell you that my Dad is a therapist. Why does it matter? You might be thinking... Because I've overheard conversations about cognitive behavioral therapy long before I continue reading...
5 Potty Training Must-Do’s Before You Even Start
Are you thinking about potty training your kids? As a preschool teacher for over 10 years and a Mom to two kids, I've picked up some potty training tips that really work. These tips are how to set kids up for success before you even start. I'm going to share 5 easy tips that you can start with your kids today that will make all of the difference! Hi and welcome to Happily Ever continue reading...
25+ Favorite Process Art Activities
Preschool and the early school years are a time for play and exploration. As parents, we're told that play is a means by which children process and understand the world around them. Play is not only with toys, on the playground or with friends, but extends into many aspects of learning. Process art is a chance for children to explore new tools and play. While the results are typically adorable, continue reading...
Snacks Kids Will Love When You’re On The Go!
I travel a lot with my kids. And, it's not just traveling on road trips or on vacations. I drive a ton throughout the week, too. From Elementary School, to preschool, to my husband's work, and to puppy school, there are some days when I feel like I'm constantly driving! That's why I've come to rely on great snacks that not only taste great, but make me feel good about giving them to my kids continue reading...
5 Questions to Ask When Blending Christmas Traditions
What do you do about blending christmas traditions? When my husband and I first married, this was an easier question to answer. But, now that we have kids who are old enough to remember Christmas, this question has become a little more complicated. That's why my husband is joining us at Happily Ever Mom today because blending christmas traditions has brought up loads and loads of interesting continue reading...
What REALLY Happens After the Kids go to Bed
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BROOKSIDE Chocolate for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Okay, it's time to talk about this... You know. What happens after the kids have gone to bed. There was a time when I thought that being a Mom was going to be easy. Maybe even boring and predictable ((shudder)). But, now that I know better, I've got to share what it's *really* continue reading...
Connecting Kids with Family with Home Team
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of HomeTeam for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. My kids are thrilled when their Grandparents come to visit. Or, when any family come to visit for that matter! While we're very lucky to live in the same state as most of our family, it doesn't mean that we get to see everyone as much as we'd like. In fact, we often use the FaceTime feature on continue reading...
6 Tips to Help Kids Cope with Holiday Stress
We are (eek!) hosting Thanksgiving at our place this year. I’m feeling a bit of pressure to pull it all off... Holidays can be a special time to spend with family and build traditions. But, they can also be stressful, especially for young children who are out of their normal routine. Scrambled schedules, rotating relatives, and tons of sugary treats can all contribute to emotional overwhelm and continue reading...
Clearing Clutter & Keeping It That Way Day 1: Paper Piles
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Fellowes Brands for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I’m excited to start a new series on the blog about Clearing Clutter & Keeping It That Way. Today, we’re talking about paper. For some of you, this might not be a battle, but for my family, it is a HUGE area of clearing clutter that we have to address. Especially as we are trying to continue reading...