It's inevitable... A sniffle or a cough almost always leads to a sick day epidemic in my house. With three kids, we just can't avoid passing around germs. While my kids are generally low key when they are SUPER sick, there are days when they're not. They are *just* sick enough that they need to stay home. But *just* well enough that they can't sit around and rest all day long. That's continue reading...
4 Major Breastfeeding Struggles No One Warns New Moms About (But Should)
My newborn nestled on my chest minutes after birth. Her sweet breathing took my breath away. In those first few moments, I had no idea that I would have breastfeeding struggles. Breastfeeding should be easy, right? Wrong. It took me a long time to realize that even though breastfeeding is natural, breastfeeding isn’t always automatic. Every time I tried to nurse my newborn continue reading...
65+ SUPER Fun Halloween Kids Activities to Try Right Now!
We've collected over 65 Halloween kids activities that are filled with awesome ideas for kids. I don't know about you, but this time of year always seems to sneak up on me. I start to see Halloween decorations at a few homes. Then, I see decorations at Michael's (my favorite place on Earth). And, suddenly, I'm scrambling to find candy to put out on my porch because Halloween is HERE! It continue reading...
A Fun New Twist for Kids to Practice Aim: Hammering Golf Tees into Pumpkins!
Their little goggles clung tightly to their faces as they started hammering golf tees into the pumpkin flesh. Honestly, they looked like those people soaring through an indoor skydiving tunnel - skin strained and smiles stretched back towards their ears. They. Were. Focused. As a busy mama, there is nothing better than seeing my kids happy and engaged with an activity. I mean, continue reading...
Quick Halloween Activity with Foam Stickers for Preschoolers
My four-year-old shrieked when he brushed up against a spooky display at the craft store. It's September, but we were on the hunt to find a fun, Halloween activity that we could do at home. That's when I realized that my son wasn't shrieking out of fear (honestly, most of the Halloween displays freak him out). Instead? He was shrieking with pure JOY. It wasn't long before I heard, "Mommy! continue reading...
10 EPIC Activities for Kids to Play with a Radio Flyer Wagon
Picture this... In front of you is something that has: Four black wheels A classic red, metal base A long, black handle And, bright white words etched along the side. Can you guess what it is...? If you were like me as a kid, you'll know the answer right away: it's a radio flyer wagon. Did you have one too? I did. And, I loved mine.. Which is why I was thrilled continue reading...