If you're new to Happily Ever Mom, you probably don't know that I'm on a quest to find organization tips that work for Moms who get overwhelmed by clutter and messes. Why? Because I AM that Mom. When I see a big giant mess, my first instinct is to walk away. I get overwhelmed just by seeing a big mess. I think to myself: Where do I start cleaning up? Where does everything go? continue reading...
8 FUN Ways to Start Teaching Kids About Money
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #IAmProtective #CollectiveBias Teaching kids about money is something that my husband and I are always discussing. Even though we have a preschooler and a toddler, it's always important to talk to kids about things that will effect their lives in the future. We are big believers in continue reading...
10 Simple Changes that Help to Raise Eco-Conscious Kids
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NaturalGoodness #CollectiveBias There's no doubt that my husband and I want to raise eco-conscious kids. We just bought our first home and we have been thinking about how to make simple changes around the house to decrease our impact on the planet. But, honestly, there are times when I continue reading...
One Book has the Secret to Raising Happier Kids
It's no secret here at Happily Ever Mom, that we rely on some amazing parenting books to help raise happy kids. I think books are an amazing parenting tool. In fact, I've praised, Playful Parenting, by Lawrence Cohen in the past as the first book that got me thinking differently about parenting. But, recently, I was asked to read a book called, The Danish Way of Parenting, by Jessica continue reading...
5 Ways to Change a Toddler’s Diaper
This post brought to you by Huggies®. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Happily Ever Mom. The truth is that wrestling changing a toddler's diaper is one of those unexpected parenting hurtles. There was a time when you could lay them on a changing table and everything was at your finger tips, the baby barely moved, and you just had to be careful for pee fountains or major continue reading...
5 Reasons to Help Other Moms Find Me Time + a Giveaway!
This post brought to you by Best Western. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Happily Ever Mom. I laughed while I wrote a post about me time. I think it's because "me time" has changed so much since I had children. I'm guilty of forgetting to brush my teeth at night (although I remember to do it for the kids...), or to give up going out for a hair cut because the kids need new continue reading...