This title is self-explanatory…
My kids starting getting into the habit of every time we would say “no,” they would beg, plead, leave me to go ask their dad, etc. until the word “yes” came out of our mouths. This habit was only getting worse and their father and I knew we had to get more strict with it. How do you get more strict,
If you are anything like myself, you LOVE doing crafts with your kids…especially around the holidays. If you happen to be nostalgic, you can whip those babies back out year after year when the holiday season approaches and it will trigger fond memories of when your kids were the age they made the craft. I’m a sucker for the Hallmark Channel movies, hot cocoa with marshmallows and candy canes, decorating the tree with the most gaudy ornaments (but they are made by us and each one has a special place in my heart), the Santa experience, going to holiday gatherings, cookie decorating parties, etc. I can’t get enough of the Christmas spirit!
I’m sorry but I can’t enough of the pickle tradition this year! Every time I think about it, it makes me chuckle and I want my family to be a part of the tradition…so we are starting this year! We have implemented a lot of traditions but I think this is one my kids WILL LOVE! My husband, on the other hand, is a bit skeptical and gives me the good ole eye roll every time I talk about it. Just wait, he will be the biggest supporter once he sees it played out.
I get it! You never want your child to be “labeled” special needs, you don’t ever want anything to be wrong with your child and you CERTAINLY wish it was something you could sweep under the rug…right?
It’s that time! The time of year when we sit down and enjoy the company of friends and family. For me and my family, I am all about starting fun family traditions that my kids can one day pass onto their own families. I love holidays and all they stand for. Trying to incorporate the true meaning of the holiday along with some fun is something I strive to do. I have done some research and come up with some fun traditions that will make your turkey day that much brighter and more meaningful.
Three little girls ages six and younger…YIKES! Going to the grocery store can be a worst nightmare. Or, seeing the light can be possible with a few tips and tricks. As a momma who is always trying to make life easier and less complicated, it was only natural for me to consciously think of easier ways to navigate grocery shopping with the girls. Here are some tips for you when shopping with kids.
I remember as a kid planting myself in front of the television and watching my favorite shows…Murder She Wrote was at the top of my “Favorites” list. I’m not sure if my parents warned me against too much television or if they were oblivious…but I have several pictures of me as a child propped in front of the tv smiling at the camera. Don’t get me wrong, I am not faulting my parents…they always had my best intention in mind, but I do feel they were young and naive to the effects of too much tv on my development.
So Tawny, our youngest, turns one in just a couple of weeks and for some reason, I was having a hard time remembering how to wean her from the bottle (or breastfeeding if you are doing that). You would think I would remember having done this twice before but honestly I couldn’t recall. I sat down and did some research and thought I would share it with all of you as well.
•Let’s talk oral health•
When I took my oldest daughter to the dentist for the first time (she was a year old), I was surprised when her dentist asked me if I brush her teeth after each meal. “No,” I quickly answered. “I brush them in the morning and again in the evening before bedtime.” The first time they asked I was sure they were trying to see if I would be “honest” with my response…almost like they were tricking me with their question. Then I quickly realized they were not. Humph! Mom fail #10,000! Where in the “Kid Manual” does it say that they need to brush their teeth 4-5 times a day???
Over the years, I have collected recipes that are kid-friendly, HEALTHY, and crowd-pleasers. These recipes are my kid-approved, go-to recipes I use on a weekly rotation. I thought I would share some of my go-to breakfast recipes with all of you. I figure, if you are a momma making breakfast for kids, you are probably in the same boat as every other momma out there! Enjoy!