I've been wanting to write a kid's nature bucket list for my kids. After my daughter went to an outdoor camp for preschoolers, I was really inspired by the program and I wanted to start writing our bucket list right away. We've been trying to take our summer days slowly and to spend as much time outside as possible, so it's been easy to start tackling our list. But, with two growing kids in continue reading...
Conquer the Laundry with Tide® HE Turbo Clean™
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tide® HE Turbo Clean™ for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I had to stop and read the words 'conquer the laundry' over and over again. Since every day feels like laundry day here in my house, I'm always on the lookout for ways to save time and conquer the laundry, at least for a brief moment! That's why I'm thrilled to partner with What’s 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...
Parenting Tips: Tag Team, Don’t Team Up
Has your child's behavior ever gotten under you AND your partner's skin at the same time? Katie (aka my wife and Happily Ever Mom) and I have noticed a strategy that has really worked in these situations. Let me describe a recent scene at Happily Ever Home (...see what I did there?). The other day, Katie and I were doing our normal after-work "debrief." (Remember the tips for coming continue reading...
5 Stay at Home Mom Tips when You Feel Lonely
Have you ever felt lonely as a Mom? My family and I moved to a new state two years ago. I had two young kids and knew nothing about our new city. I took a few months off to ease the transition to a new home, so while my husband was at work all day, we explored the city. Even though my kids were with me CONSTANTLY, I found myself desperately lonely. I missed my old friends, the people who 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...