As a little girl, my mom would designate a certain period of time each day to learning. During learning time, we would do science experiments, art projects, book activities, flashcard games etc. She made it such a fun and exciting experience that I developed a love for learning…
This post is sponsored by Bouncie. All opinions are my own. Getting ready to have a teen driver can be one of the scariest milestones for a parent. You try to teach them how to be a safe driver, but eventually you have to let them get into…
I received compensation from Starry Station for this post. All opinions are my own. As a mom raising kids today, the internet can be such a scary and intimidating thing to let your kids have access to. There are fabulous things to be found on the internet, and…
Kids these days are often over scheduled and sometimes overwhelmed. As a parent, I want my kids to be involved with extracurricular activities, but I want to make sure they are involved in the right ones for the right reasons. When my kids started playing soccer this year…
Technology is so incredibly cool, especially when you can bring your home up to speed to meet the latest and greatest tech available. Smart home solutions can make a big difference in the way you live within your home by improving lighting options, power consumption, and safety concerns!…
Albert Einstein said,”Logic will take you from A to B, imagination will take you anywhere.” Imagination is the gateway to critical thinking. In the current world we live in, imagination will play a huge role in our children’s lives, it is up to them to imagine a world…
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…
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,…
I don’t know about you, but summertime is our favorite time to travel and enjoy family vacations. This year, we have enjoyed a variety of family reunions, visits, weddings, and vacations. Although I love traveling and exploring with my family, traveling can really start to wear on you….
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…
Kids learn while they play. It is proven to be the most effective teacher, and yet so often it seems that we remove all play from learning situations. Young children minds thrive and grow while building, creating, and experimenting. Playtime is the perfect chance to let there brains…
Who do you have left to shop for on your list of Christmas gifts? Mine is full of the important women in my life, my sisters, my mother-in-law, my friends, plus I still need to make a list for my husband of stuff that I want! Luckily, there…