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How to Avoid Wanting MORE During the Holidays

Between Parents & Kids

I watched my daughter write a Christmas list that looked nearly identical to last year's list and I realized that we have a problem in our house: My daughter didn't seem to remember what she received for Christmas last year. She wanted MORE of the same things this year without realizing that she already had them. In fact, I checked. Here's what this year's Christmas list looked like: a continue reading...

By Katie Joiner November 27, 2016

1 Year Old Gifts: Books Paired with Toys

Baby/Toddler Activities

There are SO many toys to give to babies! From things that blink to big moving toys, there are always gifts to give.  But, my favorite 1 year old gifts are books. When I give a gift, I pair books with a fun, themed toy so kids get the best of both worlds: play time & reading time! This post contains affiliate links. You can read our disclosure policy here! :) 8 Themed Books & continue reading...

By Katie Joiner November 22, 2016

15+ Breastfeeding Must-Haves for New Moms

Baby/Toddler Activities

My newborn baby plopped on my chest just after delivery. While I was screaming, "My baby! My baby!" my daughter starting rooting - a sign that she was ready to nurse. I remember yelling: "She wants to nurse!" But, nursing didn't come easily... During those first few weeks of desperately trying to nurse my baby and pumping along the way, I learned about these new Mom must-haves through continue reading...

By Katie Joiner October 4, 2016

{Kid’s Crafts} Butterfly Handprint Garden Pot

Baby/Toddler Activities

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...

By Katie Joiner May 18, 2016

25+ Mother’s Day Gifts that Moms Actually Want!

Family Time

Mother's Day Gifts are something that I look forward to each year. My husband makes an extra effort to get "crafty" with our kids and the gifts always turn out really fun! Plus, my husband is always proud of himself for painting with the kids. If you (or your partner) need a little inspiration this year for Mother's day gifts, this is the perfect place to start. From photo gifts to wearable continue reading...

By Katie Joiner April 25, 2016

I-Spy M&M Gift from Kids

Between Parents & Kids

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of My M&M’S for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I absolutely love making gifts with my kids. We often turn to gifts that I know will be yummy (insert smiley face here), but I also love giving pictures as gifts as well. In fact, I often call my camera my third child. So, imagine how thrilled I was when I found out that I could have pictures continue reading...

By Katie Joiner December 18, 2015

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