As parents, I think we're always looking for ways to help children listen. While it may not be the most glamorous part of being a parent, getting kids to listen is something that a lot of us struggle with. I'm not a parenting expert (and will never claim to be), but as a Mom and former teacher, I've learned some basic tips that can help make our jobs as parents a little bit continue reading...
20 Unique Ways to Preserve Family Memories
"It goes by so fast..." I feel like I've heard this phrase a thousand times. From strangers to family, everyone tells me how my little ones are going to grow faster than I'd like. That's why I love to find unique ways to preserve family memories. If you've been here at Happily Ever Mom before, you know that we love to make kids activities with our family photos, but I also love decorating continue reading...
I-Spy M&M Gift from Kids
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of My M&M’S for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I absolutely love making gifts with my kids. We often turn to gifts that I know will be yummy (insert smiley face here), but I also love giving pictures as gifts as well. In fact, I often call my camera my third child. So, imagine how thrilled I was when I found out that I could have pictures continue reading...
5 Must Remember Vacation Tips when Traveling with Kids
There are some things that I never want to forget when I'm traveling with kids. While I think activities for traveling with kids are great, there are other details that can seriously make or break your family vacation. That's why I'm thrilled to be partnering with Yoplait®, a Happily Ever Mom sponsor, because they know how important it is to enjoy your summer with the kids and still remember continue reading...
35+ {Ridiculously Fun & Simple} Playdate Ideas
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Quaker Oats for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Playdates have saved me over the years. It's not only time to get to talk with other parents, but it's a great chance for my kids to play with other families. Because, let's face it, I can never play enough with my kids. Even if I play with them for over an hour, they are still begging for MORE! continue reading...
Activities for Traveling with Kids
I have done my fair share of traveling with kids. Our first flight with our daughter was halfway across the country when she was only 8 weeks old. Traveling with Kids is Unpredictable so You'll Need a Plan While we were taking off, my sweet girl had a massive blow out (all the way up the back...). Thankfully, we had a nice women sitting next to us who laughed as we scrambled to change her, continue reading...