Posts Tagged ‘parenting’
Top 5 Video Games
I could sit here and tell you that video games rot your kids brains and can trigger violence in our youth, but I’m not because I think that’s stupid. We are a gamer family and there’s nothing wrong with kicking back and playing some games with your kids. Here are our top 5 favorite games…
Read MoreLast Minute Easter Ideas
I literally looked at the calendar this week and realized Easter is this weekend. How did that creep up on me so fast? I am the world’s worst procrastinator during holidays. Here’s some easy ideas to make your kids think you didn’t forget this year. Easter Egg Hunt Hosting a traditional Easter egg hunt is…
Read MoreBullies
Bullies are the worst. I remember being terrorized by this girl in middle school. Luckily for me, at that age I had a ridiculous amount of unwarranted confidence that got me through. It can be tough to watch your child come home upset because of bully. So what do you do? Build Self Esteem The…
Read MoreEmbracing Your Weird
I was grocery shopping the other day when a lady approached me to compliment my hair. If you’ve seen me you know I have lime green in my hair. It’s kind of become my signature trait. She then proceeding to tell me that she could never do something like that because she could never pull…
Read MoreLocal Spring Break
Spring break is almost here! Do you have any plans? Trent usually goes and stays with family for a spring break adventure every year, which gives me time to get caught up on work and things at home. Even if you don’t have spring break travel plans there are plenty of things to keep the…
Read MoreValentines Activities Your Kids Will Love
Love is in the air. Valentines Day is right around the corner. This week you will probably be helping your kids fill out the cards for their classmates. Hopefully they can remember who they go to because I can never read the names. Here’s a list of fun things to do with your kiddos for…
Read MoreBoys Day
We covered the perfect girls day a couple weeks ago and now it’s time for something for the boys! Boys are a completely different species than girls, and honestly I am way better at parenting them. Maybe it’s because I have a son, or maybe it’s because you can hand them a bucket of mud…
Read MoreThe Perfect Girls Day
Finding ways to bond with your kids can be difficult sometimes. I’ve realized that most of the time they just want time with you. This week I have put together the perfect girls day for you and your daughters. Shopping Shopping days are always fun. You don’t have to spend a ton of money to…
Read More4 Ways to Declutter (without being a total buzzkill)
Happy new year! New year, new you. Let’s start with decluttering your house, because we all know that after the holidays it’s a disaster. I am not shaming you. I’m in the same boat, so let’s do this together. Here are 4 simple ways to declutter your house and kid’s rooms without being a complete…
Read MoreNew Years Eve Party
I can’t believe another year is on it’s way out. The kids are getting big with bigger attitudes. I feel like I woke up one morning and they turned from sweet, loving children into TV and video game obsessed gremlins. I didn’t get to have the New Year’s Eve experience as a young adult until…
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