Raise your hand if your preschooler keeps asking you for little odds and ends at the store. It’s good to know that I am not alone. However, trying to teach your preschooler the value of money can be hard. This is where earning an allowance comes in. An allowance for preschoolers? Yep. It works for …
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This post has been sponsored by TestingMom.com. The opinions and ideas expressed here are my own. My son will be finishing up preschool this year and entering kindergarten for the 2017-2018 school year. Like most moms, I want to set him up for success by ensuring that he knows what he needs to in order …
There is no job more rewarding or fulfilling than being a mother, but there is also no job as tiring or as time consuming. If you want to be a better mother and make your children happier and healthier, here are four ways you can do exactly that:
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Want to get something nice but useful for the law enforcement officer in your life? You’ve come to the right place! Here are 13 gift ideas for cops that are tried and tested – items that my husband (a law enforcement officer himself) says he can’t live without. Whether you’re looking for a police academy …
Marriage is hard work. Anyone who has ever been married will tell you the same, especially after they’ve been married for more than a couple of years (end of the honeymoon phase, you know). That doesn’t mean that it always has to feel like hard work, though. When husband and wife encourage one another, a …
There’s nothing like putting away the electronics and stepping into the great outdoors for a few days (or few weeks, if you’re lucky). If you’re planning a camping trip with your family, you may be worried about balancing some at-home comforts while roughing it in the woods. We’ve found some helpful camping hacks that will …
When my son was first born, I was the typical first-time mom. I lost a lot of sleep just watching him sleep. He seemed so tiny and fragile, and well, he was pretty cute, too. And not only did I lose sleep, but the house was a mess and I let my hobbies fall by …
One of the most endearing qualities about our cat is her shyness, but overcoming timid behavior can be a challenge. Here are some tips that we used to bring our shy cat out of her shell!
If you were shy as a child, you might be worrying about how your own child will fare when starting preschool. While it can be hard for us shy moms to know where to start when helping our kids be social, there are several things we can do to help our children grow in social confidence and begin to …
It’s cold and flu season and runny noses are running rampant. If your child is anything like mine you know that aspirators and nose sprays are impossible to use without a wrestling match, and you cringe at the idea of using that NoseFrida contraption. If you’re at the end of your ropes and see no …
Before we became parents to our son, we were proud pet parents to 3 cats and one dog. We’ve always included the pets in our holiday celebrations because they’re just as much a part of the family as we are! If you’re stumped for doggy gift ideas, we’ve got 10 presents that your dog will …
When your children are ready to start school, especially if it’s preschool, you’re both going to be nervous. Starting school represents a huge milestone for your kids and it’s natural to want to be as prepared as possible. Here are a few tips for dealing with the first day of school jitters… That goes for …
Here in Virginia, the kids are headed back to school. Even though my kiddo doesn’t start preschool until the second week of September, I’m already working on ways to make his special day a big event. Here are some easy (and fun!) ways that you can celebrate the first day of school.
The first day of school is a big deal and capturing your kids on this special day is pretty important, too. Not only will it capture a memory that you’ll treasure forever, but it will also be a memento for when your children are older. If you’re unsure of how to capture the perfect first …
I don’t know about you, but sometimes it’s so hard to get my son to do his chores. He does find motivation in stickers, though, so chore charts are a great solution for us. And since right now he’s into all things Minion, I created this cute and easy-to-use Minion chore chart. I hope you …
Does your child seem to hate reading? It’s not an uncommon problem, and when storytime is a constant struggle, you may be tempted to throw in the towel on reading. Don’t give up even if you and your child are struggling to get through just a few minutes of reading every day. Teach your child …
It just isn’t summer without a road trip. Air travel can be expensive; so for most families, traveling by car is the more affordable choice for long trips. But when you put several people in a car together for hours on end–particularly when some of them are young children–you’re in quite a pickle. Road tripping …
For the past several weeks, we’ve explored lots of work at home productivity tips to help you succeed as a WAHM. You don’t have to make all of these changes at once–in fact, some of these tips might not even work for you. But if you choose one tip every week and commit to implementing …
Welcome to Part 4 of the Work at Home Productivity Tips series. During the past 3 weeks, we’ve explored lots of different ways to make the most of your time at home. From setting boundaries on work and personal time to getting out of the house a little more, these tips are practical ways to …
For the past two weeks, we’ve been talking about work at home productivity tips that can help you make the most of your work time at home. The series continues this week with three more tips that, when implemented, can help you start getting more done TODAY. Using just one of these tips each week …
Preparing for a camping trip can feel like organizing a small expedition. Throw a toddler into the mix, and you’re in for a whole different level of planning. You have to worry about more than just packing the essentials—tent, food, and clothing—you also have to anticipate the needs of an energetic little explorer. From ensuring …
Last week, we began our work at home productivity tips series, kicking off with three tips to help you get more done every day, starting today. Working from home is such a challenge, especially when you have little ones to take care of. I hope that these tips, even if you just implement on per …
Before I had a child of my own, I had a lot of opinions about children who were “picky eaters.” Why wouldn’t their toddlers try new foods? Weren’t their parents offering them enough variety? Didn’t they try the “just two bites” trick? What about a reward system? Yes, I was that person who thought I knew …