Posts Tagged ‘parenting’
At Home Thanksgiving
Whether you just want to have a cozy Thanksgiving at home or just don’t have any family close to spend it with you can still have a great day! It’s hard for my family to get together every year because we all literally live in different states. Here are some simple ideas to enjoy a…
Read MoreSneaking in Vegetables
Do you have picky eaters? Does it seem impossible to get your kids to eat vegetables? What if I told you there’s ways to sneak veggies into your kids meals and make it fun without them suspecting a thing? Here’s some fun ideas to incorporate more vegetables into your kids’ diets. Green Waffles/Pancakes This one…
Read MoreHalloween Candy: What to do with it
Halloween season is coming to an end. I’m sure your kids received mountains of candy. How do you keep them for eating it all so fast? Here’s some simple ideas to use your kids’ Halloween candy and keep them from gorging. Make a Reward Bucket Put the candy in a bucket and when they complete…
Read MoreHalloween Activities
We are officially less than a week away from Halloween! I don’t know about you guys but we are STOKED! Here’s a list of MUSTS to do with your kids this spooky season. Halloween Mocktails Creepy Shirley Temples This could not be more simple to make! First go to the dollar store and pick up…
Read MoreSimmer Pots
There is NOTHING better than having a simmer pot going on a crisp, autumn evening. They smell amazing, are eco-friendly AND pet friendly. Not to mention they are super easy to make and can be a fun activity to do with the family. Here are some easy simmer pot recipes you can try! Apple…
Read MorePumpkin Carving
Have you picked up your pumpkins for carving yet? Halloween is right around the corner and this is one of my favorite activities to do with my kiddo. Here’s some fun ideas for all ages! Traditional Carving When you are stuck on ideas of what to carve the original jack-o-lantern face never fails! They…
Read MoreChild Friendly Living Area
We all want to have an aesthetically pleasing living space. It can feel almost impossible with kids. There’s toys everywhere, stuff can get broken or stained and if you have small children coffee tables can be a major hazard. Here’s some ideas to make your living space feel more like you while maintaining a child…
Read MoreCo-Parenting Boundaries
Co-parenting is hard. No one ever said it was easy. That’s why it’s so important to get on the same page. Here are some tips to setting boundaries while have an effective co-parenting relationship. Stick to a Schedule Having a consistent schedule is so important with kids. When should they expect to be at your…
Read MoreThings You Should Never Say to Your Little
I hate to break it to you, but no matter how many parenting blogs or books you read you will still never be the perfect parent. We are all just trying the best we can with the tools we have. There are some things I try to avoid saying to my kid in order to…
Read MoreOur Favorite Books
Trent hated reading for the longest time. He’s just one of the kids that if he’s not good at something immediately he has no interest. The problem was that he was trying to read books he wasn’t interested in. To spark an interest in reading in your kids find something they love to read. It’s…
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