Nothing says summer as a kid (or adult!) like popsicles. And these healthy 3-ingredient homemade popsicles make it easy to say “yes!” to them all summer long. **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, … [Read more...]
Kids Getting Up Too Early? Try This!
Are your kids getting up too early? Wish you had some more time in the mornings before the crazy begins? We were at our wits' end over our kids' insanely early wake-up calls until we implemented this one little fix. **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means … [Read more...]
25 Easter Egg Fillers (That Aren’t Candy)
Are you looking for Easter egg fillers that aren't candy? You've come to the right place -- this post is full of them! **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, I may receive a small compensation. I am, … [Read more...]
How to Celebrate Drop Everything And Read With Your Kids
Drop Everything And Read Day (April 12) is a fun way to show your kids how to make reading a priority in their lives and encourage them to read. In this post, I'll share what it is and how you celebrate it with your kids! **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This … [Read more...]
How I’m Celebrating Valentine’s Day With My Kids
Pinterest and social media can bring a lot of pressure to make Valentine's Day an elaborate ordeal for our kids. But it doesn't have to be! Here's the simple (but love-filled) way I'm going to celebrate them, instead. Spending much time on Pinterest in early February quickly … [Read more...]
Kids Make the Best Mirrors: What Are Yours Reflecting?
"Uggggh, this is ridigulus!" Picture a two-almost-three-year-old saying this with a tone of complete annoyance and frustration, with his head tilted backwards and his hands in the air. Oops. He may have seen mommy do that a time or two. I may also be the source of … [Read more...]
7 Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Love for Reading
Did you know that, statistically speaking, kids who regularly read for pleasure typically perform better in all school subjects, have higher verbal abilities, exhibit better college readiness and success, and demonstrate stronger civic and cultural engagement in later … [Read more...]
The Best Brain-Boosting Toys You May be Overlooking
In our technology-driven world, it's often assumed that high-tech toys are the best toys for brain development. But they're not! Here's why, and a few real winners. **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase … [Read more...]
How to Transform Routine Chores Into Rich Bonding Opportunities
I love spending quality time with my son, and the main reason I work part-time is so that I can spend that time with him. But there’s also the reality of my other duties: housework, errands, cooking, etc. I would love to be able to just play or read to him all day, but there are … [Read more...]
What I Love About Motherhood – A Monthly Series
"What I Love About Motherhood" is an on-going series I plan to do in which each month I will write about something I'm loving about motherhood. This will be as much for me as for anyone reading this blog. Taking the time to reflect in this way will help me focus on the positive … [Read more...]
