This time of year always reminds me of my first garden. My mom allowed me to take over this small patch of our yard when I was just a kid. I would spend hours outside weeding and watering my plants with the utmost care. Looking back, I see how important it was for my mom to bestow that garden upon me. Her lessons in how to grow and use plants are incredibly beneficial to my life now (way more continue reading...
1 Tip to Help Build a Routine for Kids at Home
Building a routine for kids has been on my mind lately. While some people might call my son stubborn, I prefer to say that he's determined. Whatever you call it, I wish I could apply some of my son’s "determination" to folding and putting away laundry (I'd never have to fold the laundry again!). While we are always looking for new ways to motivate him to do what we NEED him to do, we have 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...
DIY Birthday Calendar that Kids will Love
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SendSmiles #CollectiveBias Honestly, I don't want to be that girl that forgets birthday. But, I am... It's why I've been trying to figure out how to make a diy birthday calendar for months, but I'll get to that in a minute. The truth is that I love my family. I love my friends. But, I continue reading...
12+ Book Nook Hacks – bye bye bookshelves!
Whether your child loves to read or is just starting to thumb through the pages, making a sweet book nook is a must-do! We know how important it is to read to kids daily, but incorporating some fun ways to bring books to life and giving kids access to books in your house, is just as important too. Check out these adorable book nook hacks that will have you saying bye bye to your continue reading...