I am NOT a Mom who goes all out during the holidays, but I do try to make a few things special for my kids like making jack-o-pizzas on Halloween night (pumpkin shaped pizzas that we decorate with topping faces) and heart-shaped sandwiches on Valentine's day. If you've been to Happily Ever Mom before, you know that I like to set traditions that I KNOW I can do year after year. Life can get continue reading...
To the Mom in Public with a Screaming Toddler
Hey there Momma with the screaming toddler, I see you. I see you barely holding on over here. Carefully holding back the tears, or maybe even your own screams, as you watch your toddler unravel into something unrecognizable. You’re done. He won’t listen. You’ve had as much as you can take. As he throws himself even further towards the ground, threatening to take his tantrum to a whole continue reading...
50 Spring Bucket List Activities for Kids
My kids were particularly unhappy when I entered the kitchen that morning - one cried while standing at my feet, one complained about her extensive boredom at 7am, and one kicked in my belly reminding me that I needed to chop my spring veggies and scramble them in an omelet before my stomach imploded. I wanted to tell them all that, "Mommy needed just FIVE minutes!" but I remembered this continue reading...
{Kid’s Crafts} Butterfly Handprint Garden Pot
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro Gro-ables for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I love doing simple spring time kid's crafts. When Miracle-Gro Gro-ables reached out to us (a Happily Ever Mom sponsor) it inspired us to buy some pots and start crafting! Gro-ables have small seed pods that have everything you need to grow fruits, veggies, and herbs. Just plant, continue reading...
5 Things Only Moms of Active Boys Understand
Let me start by saying that I am a mom of active boys, so I cannot speak to the activity level of girls. Certainly, there are parents of girls who can relate to this post too. But, there's something about have multiple active boys that is unique. Regardless, my reason for sharing this post is a fun look at the practical and positive aspects of highly active children. All parents understand they continue reading...
Let her love Princesses
From a very young age, my daughter has loved princesses. At first, it worried me a bit. Some people were telling me to avoid Disney movies at all costs because Disney Princesses would ruin her forever. Then, others are telling me that it doesn't matter. Disney movies are fun and my little girl is a princess!! they'd say. So, where did that leave me? I was trying desperately to figure out continue reading...