I often think about what I want my daughter to know about friendship. Even before she was born, she would kick and move in my belly whenever we were around big groups of people. She was social before birth! Now, as she's getting older and more independent, there are some things that I want to share with her. Most importantly, I want her to know just how important friendships really continue reading...
Quick Secret to Earning Money from Home Right Now!
I am all about earning money for my family while I stay at home with my kids, but I almost always FORGET about the many ways that I can earn money online. Why do I forget? Because there's SO much information out there!! But, I recently came across a money saving website that actually helps me to remember because of one special feature... This post contains affiliate links, but Ebates did continue reading...
5 Parenting Donts When Kids Get Messy
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SweepTheMess #CollectiveBias How do you feel when your kids get messy? It's a question that I've been thinking a lot about lately. I love seeing my kids get messy, but other times, I want to steer clear of the mess! Why? Because messes generally mean that I'm the one who's going to continue reading...
Setting up a Family Vision Statement & How it Will Help Your Kids
Do you have a family vision statement? Or, have you heard of them? I'm not sure that my family did until recently. But, I remembered a tool that I had learned back in college when I graduated with a degree in communication studies. Like a lot of people, you might be thinking: what does that degree even mean?! For starters, we study concepts like effective business communication. Business, continue reading...
5 Types of Stranger Advice to New Parents (and how to deal with it)
Stranger *always* seem to have random advice for new parents. I remember so many times when I heard things from strangers that made me think, "Wait. What?" Like the time a few women came over to me while I was sitting at an airport and they took my six month old from my arms WITHOUT ASKING. (Yes, that really happened) Technically, they didn't actually say anything to me, but it still left me continue reading...
15+ Rainbow Activities for Kids
Here at Happily Ever Mom, we're always on the look out for fun and engaging activities for kids. I have to admit, that I really love a great science experiment (especially baking soda and vinegar). But, today we're highlighting rainbow activities. And, just in case you have babies and toddlers at home, we've included lots of edible activities that are safe for our little ones and our older continue reading...