There’s a trend lately to say “no presents” for a child’s birthday, but Heather believes that kids should get gifts. Don’t miss her compelling reasons why. When I was a kid, I loved to make friendship bracelets. I used to spend hours on them choosing the colors, then braiding the tiny strings together in perfect […]
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6 Tips For Enjoyable Trick Or Treating With Toddlers
Trick or treating with toddlers can be tough, especially when you’re rushing and they’re bouncing off the walls. Grab these 6 tips for an easy Halloween! A couple years ago on Halloween, I disobeyed my doctor. I took my kids trick-or-treating while I was 8 months pregnant and on modified bed-rest. My husband was deployed […]
15 Toddler Entertainment Ideas That Will Help On The Changing Table
If your little one is making diaper changes difficult by kicking and squirming, avoid a mess with these toddler entertainment ideas for the changing table. It’s that awful, slow-motion moment when my toddler starts squirming and kicking in the middle of a diaper change, and the mess in the diaper is now the mess on […]
34 Cheap Date Night Ideas That Will Save You Money
Going out can be pricey. Get 34 cheap date night ideas to save money and have fun! Includes a free download of top 5 loving actions to strengthen your marriage. We were desperate for a sitter during our recent move, so we ended up paying $20/hour for babysitting while the movers were unloading. Choke. That’s […]
5 Awesome Activities I Found When My Toddler Stopped Napping
When my toddler stopped napping, it was tough to find new ways to entertain her until I found these kid activities. Try them for some fresh fun! So, my toddler dropped her nap (pardon me while I go freak out!). Now, what do I do in the afternoons? Afternoon… you know, the time of day […]
10 Of My Favorite Items For Amazing Summer Family Fun
If your kids ever get squirmy, bored, and whiny (never, right?), don’t miss this list of my 10 favorite items to increase your summer family fun! “Can we go to the purple and green park?” More playgrounds, I inwardly chuckled. We were visiting the grandparents, and the kids’ favorite purple and green park was only […]