I love tracking down the best blogs that I can find. Not only because I love to read them as a fellow blogger, but because I've realized that there is a large pool of creative, supportive people to learn from in the blogging community. And, since I'm connected with so many of them through Happily Ever Mom, I want to bring the best blogs right to you! These are the people who inspire me daily continue reading...
50 Ways to Connect with Kids Without Even Trying
When I thought about becoming a parent, I knew I wanted to connect with my kids. And, when I found out I was pregnant, I think I dreaded the teenage years immediately - how will I connect with them then? I thought. But, it didn't matter because in the beginning, it was about snuggling, bonding, nursing/bottle feeding, gazing and trying to survive the sleep deprivation while having a newborn. continue reading...
{Easiest Ever} Gift Kids Can Make
Today, I'm really excited to share our favorite gift kids can make EVER. Why is it our favorite handmade gift? Because it updates the "classic, go-to, every parent has to have one" gift. Since I decided that we can never do another craft unless it's super simple (life has just been too crazy lately - can I get an amen?), I avoided making any handmade gifts this year because I just couldn't continue reading...
3 Things to Consider When Coming Home from Work Exhausted
What do you do when you are coming home from work exhausted? It's something that our family talks about often. While I've been figuring out this whole stay at home mom thing, my husband has had to figure out the whole work full time and support the family financially thing. I don't know how many times we've seen or heard this stereotype, but it kinda goes like this: a working parent comes continue reading...
Dragonfly Ornament Kids Can Make: Clothespin, Craft Sticks, and Glitter!
We're a little obsessed with any ornament kids can make here at Happily Ever Mom. Honestly, it's because you can treasure kid-made ornaments for years to come (long after the kids have grown up and moved away, too {{sigh}}). My daughter and I loved working on these dragonfly ornaments and it was so simple and easy to make. And, dragonflies mean a lot in our family because I always think of my continue reading...
{Snowflake Bracelets} Toilet Paper Roll Craft
There's nothing more exciting than an easy toilet paper roll craft. Why? Because we ALWAYS have empty paper rolls lying around the house, so they're an easy craft material to grab. Paper tubes are not only great for making adorable binoculars and ornaments, but you can recycle them when you're done crafting. And, we love that here at Happily Ever Mom! But, my guess is that you won't be continue reading...