A child’s work is play, and sometimes, a child’s play just takes a little work!
Oh, the wonder and magic of cardboard boxes! I came home from work to find this creation on my son’s art table.Continue reading “Learning from a Cardboard Box”
6 Fun Date Nights When You’re Stuck at Home
Just because you need to stay in the house, doesn’t mean romance has to fly out the window.
Whether you’re stuck at home because of a stay-at-home order or your babysitter canceled last minute, that doesn’t mean date night is a no-go. From the classic dinner-and-a-movie to unique spins on modern favorites, here are 6 creative date nights for you and your partner to enjoy when you need to stay home.
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Mother’s Day Remembering Jar
Happy Mother’s Day, moms! I’m going to spend the day relishing every bit of it, despite not being able to go many places. One thing I was bummed about as the day approached was not getting the cute, kid-created craft that usually comes along with my son going to school.
However, my day started out with this — I’m calling it a remembering jar.
Continue reading “Mother’s Day Remembering Jar”Five Reasons To Avoid the Mom Guilt Trip
Being a mom can make you feel guilty, but you deserve so much more.
I recently had the awesome opportunity to start writing some blogs for MommyMindpower.org, now MamaZen. If you’re a stressed-out mom (and let’s face it if you’re a mom, you’re probably stressed out), then I highly recommend you check it out! I wrote a recent article about mommy guilt. I don’t know about you, but I feel that little twinge quite a bit, especially when I first became a mom, and decided it’s time to start ditching the guilt. Continue reading “Five Reasons To Avoid the Mom Guilt Trip”
Four Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Snack
There’s nothing wrong with having a snack, just make sure you’re doing it for the right reasons
Okay, let me start by saying that I am definitely PRO-SNACK! I find that I have to have a nibble in between my main meals of the day or I turn into a hangry monster; yes, I said hangry. But when exactly should you reach for that extra little something?
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Three Fun Learning Toys for Preschoolers!
Okay, so just a quick shout out to the parents out there that are running out of things to do with your kids! Don’t get me wrong, I love all of the fun activities, and art projects, and the imaginative play ideas that pop up (in fact, if you’re getting stir crazy, check out these ways to go somewhere when you have to stay home), but I also like to find some good games and toys every now and then as well.
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Five Incredible Reasons to Drink More Water
Drinking water is one of the easiest ways to instantly improve your health
No matter how much we wish it were true, there is no magic pill for losing weight, feeling better, having more energy, or getting a good night’s sleep. However, there is something that comes pretty close, drinking water.
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6 Quick Tips To Reduce Mommy Stress
Parenting is hard work; too much stress makes it harder
Parenting is rewarding, parenting is a gift, and parenting is one of the hardest jobs on the planet! The title says mommy stress, but this is about reducing stress for every parent, that’s right, dads, you deserve a helping hand too!
Chasing Patience
Patience is a virtue; and oh, it can be so hard to come by, especially toward the end of the day. Patience is also one of those things that some people seem to have an endless reserve of, while others appear to have missed out completely.
Pinterest Inspired: Backyard Racetrack
via Pinterest
We are hoping to attempt this soon in our backyard. My son is OBSESSED with all kinds of vehicles and racetracks, etc.
Has anyone done this? If so, pointers? 🙂 Please? lol
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