Have you heard of jingle bell painting? It's what we've named this fun process art activity that we do every winter. But, I have to admit that when I was in the classroom, I always dreaded pulling out the copious amounts of Jingle Bells that we had stashed in our winter box. There was something about seventeen children shaking bells and singing at the top of their lungs that started to continue reading...
{Chalkboard} Busy Board for Toddlers
I've wanted to make a busy board for a long time. We finally decided to make the best toddler gift ever for my nephew with a little twist. If you're new to Happily Ever Mom, you may not know that we love photos. My camera is my third child and I always include photos in any activity when I can. So, when my husband thought of adding a door to our busy board for our nephew to open and to continue reading...
A Letter To Parents Feeling Judged
There are times when I literally feel eyes on me. Sometimes, I'm not sure why people are watching me with my children. Maybe it's my gift for balancing my toddler on my hip while I load groceries in the car AND hold my four-year-old's hand. Or, maybe it's because they are remembering a time when their children were little. Regardless, I've realized that being a mom isn't just about the continue reading...
Preschool Science: Oil & Water on the Light Table
If you're new to Happily Ever Mom, you may not know that I'm obsessed with preschool science activities. It all started when I was evaluating my classroom and ranking our science area - and, we failed. Well, not exactly, but preschool science wasn't my strength at the time, so we had our lowest scores in that area. I kept telling myself, "I did terrible in my science classes; what can I set continue reading...
Citrus Sugar Scrub Recipe
I have been looking for an easy sugar scrub recipe. When I was growing up, I remember a store opening at my local mall and it was filled with these smelly scrubs and adorable gifts for kids. I splurged and bought this incredible brown sugar scrub. I had that sugar scrub for over a decade and barely used it! You know those gifts that you get, but you couldn't possibly use because they're continue reading...
10+ {Save-the-Day} Diaper Bag Stash
Do you have a diaper bag stash that you can't live without? My favorite stashes are always something caffeinated...but, that's another story. Honestly, my diaper bag stash has saved me when I've flown in airplanes with my kids or when I'm too far away from the house to run home and grab something. That's why I'm thrilled to partner with Poise (a Happily Ever Mom sponsor) because they remind continue reading...