Motherhood can be tough! We make it seem easy with the BEST parenting tips, easy recipes and simple crafts!
I want my kids to go to bed early on Christmas Eve. There. I said it. (I’ve even used these sneaky tips to get kids to go to sleep FAST when I had work nights planned or wasn’t feeling well.) But I don’t think I’m alone. I need the last few hours on Christmas Eve […]
It’s awesome when your family has boundaries in the house. They help tame the “out of control kid”… They help create security in kids. They create a home where life is predictable (but there’s still room for being silly!) But boundaries mean nothing if consequences are not in place. Can’t think of any effective consequences […]
Do you have memories of creating salt dough ornaments with your grandmother? So nostalgic! Just a few simple ingredients and you have amazing smelling, super simple, homemade ornamnents to hang on your family’s Christmas tree. The first time I made salt dough ornaments with my own kids was an incredibly fun learning experience! We learned […]
Excuses… We’ve been making them up since Adam and Eve. As parents, we’re notorious for grasping for an excuse to escape a parenting responsibility. These excuses are almost as dangerous as popular parenting tips that can cause misbehavior in kids. But I completely understand why we cling to these excuses. Parenting is crazy tough. Some […]
Paper bags…they’re not just for bagging lunch! Crafters discovered years ago how a paper bag can come to life and make a little child giggle, laugh and grin! Paper bag crafts (like these paper bag scarecrows) are a huge hit with the kids! They’re simple, super-cute and seem to get more fun during the crafting […]
Often parents laugh off childish and silly games. Sometimes they laugh off those games without knowing what they really are. However, my kids are not allowed to play certain games — and for good reasons. I am not one of those parents that just say no to everything. Being a “yes” mom is actually one […]
These dainty, classic cookies have a sweet surprise inside — mini chocolate chips! Try this ahh-mazing, of-proff recipe that will be the winning cookie at your next party!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FamilyCountsOnClean #KeepLifeRolling #CollectiveBias If you had to pick your least favorite chore to do around the house, what would you choose? I think I might know! :) We’ve shared some super simple cleaning tips for busy moms here, […]
Candy canes always make the holidays more festive! These adorable, easy, fondant candy cane cupcakes celebrate that with amazing taste and vibrant colors. We all need some extra cupcakes in our lives on occasion! As always, we keep the recipes here super simple but crazy delicious. These cupcakes are no exception! Don’t be intimidated by […]
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias #NestleCoffeePods #WakeUpWithCoffeeMate Come with me to my family’s home five years ago. Look through the window at 5 AM and you’ll see a mom waking up, getting ready for the day and enjoying some quiet time before […]