Being a mom can be so hard sometimes! I am in the thick of the toddler years, and it seems I am constantly looking for ways to motivate and positively reenforce good behavior at my house! Wether it is potty training or just a new habit I would…
Getting the kids to bed can be a struggle. There’s the kids that fight you every step of the way and others that insist they just aren’t tired. As parents, there’s something wonderful about bedtime rolling around. It’s a chance to have a bit of downtime without constant…
When I left home to head off to college, I has no money sense. I didn’t know how to save or budget and I certainly didn’t know how to pay for college. Back then, I thought student loans were just what you did – and of course a…
This post is sponsored by Lunchbox. All opinions are my own. It’s never fun to have to nag or remind your kids to brush their teeth. Instead, if you can get your kids excited to brush their teeth by making it fun, they’ll start reminding you! Nothing’s better…
With Christmas just a week away, it is easy to get swept up in the holiday rush and in buying gifts for all of your loved ones. Do you ever stop to think about how commercialized Christmas has become? There is nothing wrong in getting gifts for your friends…
Traveling with kids is truly an art. For those children who don’t particularly travel well in the car, family road trips can quickly escalate into stressful situations. A few months ago, my family had an amazing experience exploring many Must See Family-Friendly Attractions in Arizona. Because my son…
Kids are often much more inclined to give than we are. I often see my 6 year old telling his brother he will share his $5 bill from his birthday card with him or my 8 year old sharing the last candy with his younger brother so he…
When my first child was just 6 months ago, I had a few new mommy friends that were using cloth diapers and it got my curious cloth diapering, wondering if it would be a good choice for my family. It was a huge learning curve for me figuring…
This time of year it feels like every little kid has a runny nose. It’s pretty common to see moms running to the rescue with tissue when a child sneezes. The older kids (usually) can blow their noses and get a bit of relief. Unfortunately, toddlers have a…
Nothing is more frustrating than being a mother to a picky eater. Getting my son to eat can be quite a tricky task; every day is a guessing game as to what food will actually stay in his mouth. This dilemma has caused me to become very creative…
My two year old LOVES watching television. In fact, if he were allowed, he would contently sit on the couch and watch his favorite shows all day long. Despite his great love for television, I’ve realized that NOW is the time to establish healthy media habits in my…
I am a Similac ambassador and received compensation for this post. When you’re down to those last few weeks before your due date, waiting for baby can feel like an eternity away! Of course, it doesn’t help that you feel as large as a barn and you toss…