Author: Aimee

10 Minute DIY Hooded Towel

When I had my first baby I registered for the cutest towels. I know you have seen them, they have them at all the big baby stores, they have the cutest little hoods with monsters or princess crowns. They are made of thin, amazingly soft terry cloth. I…

DIY Marbled Paper Mobile

My kids love art. They have since they were born and they all constantly have different projects going at different times. It is so fun, except when you accidentally throw away the toilet paper roll and they really needed it for something they were concocting in their mind!…

Ways To Encourage A New Reader

Reading is something I am very passionate about. As a child I remember reading with my parents, staying up way to late to finish a book, and getting trouble when I couldn’t track down all my library books. I have always loved reading. It was this deep loved…

After School Chat: Routine That Works

After School Chat: Routine That Works

Kids thrive on routine just like adults do. One thing I love about the school year is that our whole family gets into a better routine when the kids are. I am better at getting things done, getting my exercise in, and checking off my to-do list. My…

Tips and Tricks to Keep Your Home Running Smoothly

Running a home can be overwhelming. Between kids, and jobs, and bills, cooking, and cleaning, there is always something to be done. Over the past few years I have found a few tips things that keep our household running smoothly. Now that our two oldest are in school…

5 Ways To Keep Your Home Happy #KrogerRoses

When me and my husband were engaged, someone gave us some advice I thought was silly. They told my husband that if I chose to stay at home as a mom to make sure that I had the chance to take a break every now and then. That…

Toys That Aid in Interactive Play #vtechtoys

Kids love to play. It is all they want to do! Guess what? That is because that is what they are supposed to do. There are several kinds of play that children participate in: solitary play, parallel play, group play. I received samples and compensation for this post,…

Quick and Easy Snake Braid Hair Tutorial

Let’s talk hair! My oldest daughter doesn’t like getting her hair done and would be fine wearing it in a ponytail every single day. I’m always trying to find new ways to add some variation to the same old ponytail. I have 4 kids under age 8 so…

Keeping It Real: Life As A Mom and an Olympian

When someone asks me what I do, I proudly say that I am a mom. When I first stopped working as a teacher, that was not so easy for me to do. But, over the last five years I have gained a confidence as a mother, and a…

10 Ways To Stay Active With Your Family

One of my jobs as a mom is to make sure my kids develop healthy habits at a young age. This includes but is not limited to eating well, being responsible, being kind, and taking care of their bodies. I love teaching my kids that exercise is not…

Letting Go Of The Screen Time Reward

Screens have a big place in our world. We use phones, computer and tablets for just about everything. My kids ask me a question I don’t know the answer to, I Google it. Need a recipe for dinner? Whip out the tablet. Have a question for Grandma? Shoot…

Traveling With Toddlers: Do’s and Don’ts

Traveling with toddlers can be a grand adventure. As a mom of three kids under the age of five who logged over 30,000 miles in the car or air with all three in tow in the last year, I consider myself somewhat experienced when it comes to the…