Preparing your family for a potential winter storm with blackouts or a power grid failure due to energy shortages is essential if you live in an area where winter storms are common or even possible. Warnings have started to trickle out that there may be winter blackouts that could leave large portions of the Midwest […]
09
Apr
Apr
Did you know your kids can send and receive calls and messages, send an emergency alert and even make purchases with apple pay – all without a smartphone? If you’re looking for a way to stay connected with your kids while limiting their access to games, video, internet and more – this idea just might […]
30
Mar
Mar
If your family is like ours, you probably spend a lot of time in the pool, at the lake or on the river during the warmer months and safety is always on your mind. When we opened up the pool at the house we bought earlier this year, we quickly realized that the pool liner […]
22
Dec
Dec
I rolled over to turn off the fan that was blowing wisps of hair across your face. When I returned to my previous position, your arm popped out of the covers and wrapped around my neck. Your leg soon followed and landed on my stomach before you let out a sigh and rolled again, leaving […]
24
Nov
Nov
Here’s your chance to grab the entire Elle the Elf three book series. This giveaway ends Friday, November 27th and is open to all who enter their email here.
19
Nov
Nov
Is your elf preparing to make a grand entrance this year? No matter how your elf on the shelf arrives, it’s sure to be special. So many kids are looking forward to it this year – mine included. Whether you’re planning something special, or just wanting to bring your elf back in style, you’re sure […]
07
Nov
Nov
I know, I know. It’s a touchy subject, but it’s something we felt very strong about this year. We absolutely refuse to mask or Quarantine our Elf on the Shelf. While some might feel it’s cute or even funny to mask their Elf or put them in quarantine so they don’t have to move them […]
21
Oct
Oct
The weather is changing and the leaves are about to turn. It’s my favorite time of the year, so rounding up some of the most amazing fall leaf craft ideas had to happen. We have a wide range of kiddos – from teens to toddlers, so these ideas had to include everyone in one way […]
20
Oct
Oct
We love Halloween. We love decorating on a budget even more. These printables are great for your basic black frames and dollar store finds. You can print them as 8.5 x 11 or as a smaller 5×7. Choose your favorites or print them all. Kids In Area I mean, they’re scary little critters, these kids. […]
09
Oct
Oct
This is most easy peasy apple volcano you’re ever going to make – and – it’s fun for all ages. Our kiddos ranged from 2 to 14 and every one of them had a blast. All puns intended. You’ll need: Apples – the bigger the better Baking Soda Vinegar Food Coloring (Optional) Apple Corer or […]
01
Oct
Oct
October is the Month for Moms, for raising awareness for so many things women & children face. I know that people might disagree with that statement, but it really is true. Take a look at the list below. October Awareness Campaigns & Their Colors October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness October is Autism Awareness […]
20
Sep
Sep
Salt dough is such a universal crafting and keepsake tool. Whether you’re making Christmas ornaments, handprints or other crafts, you’ll want to bookmark this recipe. Ingredients 1 Cup Flour 1 Cup Salt 1 Cup of Water (But You May Use Less) Supplies Baking Sheet Parchment Paper Rolling Pin Mixing Bowl Let’s get started with this […]
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Sep
Sep
Fall is my favorite season. I know, I know. You thought I was going to say Spring since I LOVE planting, chicks hatching and flowers, but alas, my favorite season is Fall because of the cooler nights, hoodies, colorful leaves, pumpkins, Halloween, Thanksgiving (Okay, this list is LONG) and a thousand other things I could […]
19
Aug
Aug
First, I just have to say, I am 100% sure you’re not alone. Not 99%. Not 67%. I am 100% sure that there is a mama in your state, your town, even on your road that is exactly right where you are right now. This year has been insane for our kids – and for […]
12
Aug
Aug
My daughter has been getting into LOL dolls more and more over the last six months. We have literally thrown a few away the minute they were opened because of what they were wearing. Apparently, there’s a lot more to be concerned about than what is actually visible. Hilary Williams discovered that there’s more than […]
11
Aug
Aug
The molluscum contagiosum virus is nonsense. Straight up complete nonsense. It is itchy and irritating and not fun for a toddler to experience. While there are various assumptions about how it is spread, there is mostly two main theories, but neither of them help when it comes to getting rid of it. It is estimated […]
04
Aug
Aug
As a breastfeeding advocate that has spent 91+ months of my life nursing my own children, I love celebrating and encouraging breastfeeding. I personally feel that the connection I had with my children was even stronger due to nursing them. I have to add, however, that I was not able to breastfeed ALL of my […]
19
Jun
Jun
It looks like a picture out of a dystopia film. Fullerton School District (now deleted – see their post below) was so proud when they posted their “sample” of what it could be like when kids go back to school. Fullerton was all to proud to share the album of behind the scenes photos from […]
22
Apr
Apr
If there’s one thing we’ve all noticed lately, it’s the mass amount of toxic cleaning supplies that have been purchased over the last two months. So many have been purchased, in fact, that there’s a shortage of available cleaning supplies at the stores. Click here to use our special code and get 10% off your […]
03
Apr
Apr
I’m going to say it …. You can cut your own kids hair. GASP!!! If you’re like us, you probably shuffle your little helmet head into the barber every two to three weeks like clockwork. You tell them over and over that they need a two in the back and they want it faded into […]
01
Apr
Apr
Teddy Bears are popping up in house windows all over the United States as a nation-wide scavenger hunt, designed to entertain the kiddos found themselves stuck at home as quarantine orders swept the country. With playsets, schools, museums, play dates, dance classes, preschool, sports and more closed, parents with house-bound kiddos looking for a reason […]
27
Mar
Mar
There has been so many social media posts outlining why 2020 graduates are so sad or why they should be grateful they aren’t graduating only to head to war, but I want all 2020 graduates to look at this another way. You were just handed the biggest, most valuable lesson of your lives – and […]
13
Oct
Oct
Women who are pregnant and are expecting to deliver in the coming months should begin to think about the hospital bag that they’ll pack. Delivering a baby requires a few days of a stay in the hospital, making it important to have the essentials on hand to feel comfortable. Before the contractions begin, there are […]