Source If you have something of a love for travel, you might be curious as to how you can make that more of your way of life. Often when people start to settle down with their families, they begin thinking that they cannot move around all that much. But such limited ways of thinking are not often the way to go, and as it turns out it is often easier than you might think to … [Read more...] about Preparing For Life As A Traveling Family
Family Bonding
How to Host an Ice Cream Social at Home
Who doesn’t love a good ice cream treat? Well, I honestly don’t care for ice cream personally but I have accepted that is not the norm. Everyone in this house loves ice cream, so when we can have a chance to go all out, we do! Here’s how you can host an ice cream social at home with family and even some friends … [Read more...] about How to Host an Ice Cream Social at Home
FOMO – Preventing the Fear Of Missing Out : The Family Edition
Do you ever get that feeling that you know you could be doing fun, exciting, or educational activities with the family, but you just not? Well, that's FOMO or the fear of missing out. In this post, we will discuss the reasons you may not be doing all you can, as well as addressing this issue of a balanced family life. As it's impossible to be on the go all the time, as you … [Read more...] about FOMO – Preventing the Fear Of Missing Out : The Family Edition
Ensure Room-Sharing Sibling Success
Image source If you have more than one kid and your home isn’t exactly a castle, it might be necessary for your children to share the same bedroom for a while. If that’s the case, and you want it to be a success, there are a few things that you need to do. Here are some simple tips to ensure that your … [Read more...] about Ensure Room-Sharing Sibling Success
Family Car Wars: Subaru Outback VS Kia Sportage
When you are learning to drive, it’s easy to go car shopping in your head. If you’re a single person, you might look at the best sports cars and check out the speeds that they reach on the open road. If you’re learning later in life for the sake of the children you have, you’ll be checkout the cars with the most up to date safety features and the best technology so you can … [Read more...] about Family Car Wars: Subaru Outback VS Kia Sportage
How To Make Sure Your Dog Is Healthy As Well As Happy
https://www.pexels.com/photo/nature-summer-animal-dog-92380/ Owning a pet is one of the most rewarding things in life. Aside from being a parent, being a puppy parent comes in a second close. Having a dog that loves you, dotes on you, and wants nothing from you other than your unconditional love is a blessing. So, when you do have a dog, it’s only natural that you want them to … [Read more...] about How To Make Sure Your Dog Is Healthy As Well As Happy
10 Back to School Themed Projects & Free Printables
That time of year is creeping up on us. Some children have already returned to school, the craziness! We have about a month left of summer and plan to enjoy it to the fullest. With that being said, about two weeks before the start of school we do try to get back into the school routine of earlier bedtimes and no electronics in the later hours, etc. I happened upon some fun … [Read more...] about 10 Back to School Themed Projects & Free Printables
Responsibility Rundown: Becoming The Cornerstone Of Your Family Unit
Flickr Responsibility is a funny word, and it brings with it many different feelings in many people. To teenagers, it likely looks like the most frightening word there is. To adults or even the elderly, it looks like a daily accepted reality. Responsibility is what makes life meaningful, and as you get older it is heaped on you in no small amount. However, it needn’t strangle … [Read more...] about Responsibility Rundown: Becoming The Cornerstone Of Your Family Unit
Summer Time Is Camp Out Time!
When you’re a parent, stretching your budget during the summer in order to take your family on vacation can sometimes not be an option. There is a little bit of competition on social media to be the best parent ever by spending lots of money on things like Disney World, adventure parks and flights across the continent. However, the kids won’t remember the cash that you’ve spent … [Read more...] about Summer Time Is Camp Out Time!
How to Plan the Perfect Prom
Image source There a few nights in our lives as exciting and special as a prom night. So when it comes to our kids heading off for their prom night it is no wonder that we want it to be as fun and as magical for them as possible. All the best proms come down to careful planning and strong organization. So whether you and a group of parents are pulling together to organize a … [Read more...] about How to Plan the Perfect Prom
Grandparenting in a Camper
We grandparents have the spoiling vs guiding thing down. We can balance jumping in with standing back and letting the parent handle things We can pull something out of our proverbial hats that will entertain for just the right amount of time with little mess…but can we take the show on the road? Last week, we accepted the challenge of keeping four adults … [Read more...] about Grandparenting in a Camper
Teaching Your Child About the Value of Money
Having children can be extremely expensive. In fact, it’s estimated that in the United States, the cost of raising a child till they are 17 is roughly $233,610. If that number isn’t enough to make you reconsider, then perhaps the sleepless nights, diaper changing and crying will make you think twice about having kids. However, it goes without saying that the parents that stick … [Read more...] about Teaching Your Child About the Value of Money
How to Adjust to Hаvіng a Nеwbоrn Bаbу
Thе аddіtіоn оf a bаbу to a family brings joy, wоndеr, аnd dеlіght. It аlѕо brіngѕ сhаngеѕ, ѕоmе аntісіраtеd -- lіkе fоrmulа аnd diapers -- аnd ѕоmе completely unexpected. Even thе mоѕt іnfоrmеd parents mау be tаkеn аbасk at thе hugе іmрасt thеіr tіnу bundle hаѕ оn thеіr lіvеѕ. Besides the рrоfоund affесt a newborn саn hаvе on thе parents' relationship, thеу have to соре wіth … [Read more...] about How to Adjust to Hаvіng a Nеwbоrn Bаbу
Are you too Selfish to be a Parent?
It’s happened, you’re pregnant. Congratulations! While you may not be feeling excited about this new journey in your life, there’s lots of good that comes from becoming a parent. As a mom of three, I can tell you it’s the most exhausting yet rewarding job I have ever had and I feel blessed to have a … [Read more...] about Are you too Selfish to be a Parent?
Name Yourself!
Think of who you want to be in the future; what you want to convey to those who meet you, and how you want to see yourself as you age, or fight aging.  What if you had the chance to reinvent yourself while still maintaining the essence of “you?â€Â Well congratulations! When you hear you are going to become a … [Read more...] about Name Yourself!
I Saw, I Fell!
Do you believe in love at first sight? I did as an emotional teenager. I watched old Hollywood musicals on TV, read Wuthering Heights with a tear-streamed face, and knew the words to every sappy song on the radio. Then I didn’t. We understand a little more about love as we get older, and as we realize that songs, books and … [Read more...] about I Saw, I Fell!
Spoil Mom with Breakfast in Bed this Mother’s Day
This coming Sunday is Mother's Day and with it comes the need to have some ideas to celebrate the special Mom in your life. If your partner or kids need a little nudge this year, then share these fabulous recipes with them for a little breakfast in bed for Mom on Sunday! The brand sent me over some Viki's Granola, Gaea, and Carrington Farms supplies to help facilitate … [Read more...] about Spoil Mom with Breakfast in Bed this Mother’s Day
From Kool-Aid Mom to Cookie Grandma…Or Not
You know those feelings you get as a parent when you are walking on egg shells, second guessing yourself about decisions, feeling guilty about doing too little? Or is it too much? Am I doing it right? Am I at least acting like I know what I’m doing? Am I being too much me and not enough a parent, or am I being too much a parent and not enough me? Add 20 hormone-starved pounds, … [Read more...] about From Kool-Aid Mom to Cookie Grandma…Or Not
5 Reasons Grandparents Matter
It has been proven years and years past that one thing remain trues, the emotional connection between child and grandparent comes in second only to the attachment the child has with their parents. These days it’s not uncommon to see grandparents raising grandchildren, but there’s something more to be said about why grandparents matter. Grandparents are not here to raise more … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Grandparents Matter
Co-Parenting Tips: How to Handle Opposite Rules in Other Parent’s Home
I have been co-parenting for about 14 years. With this experience of co-parenting have come some challenges, struggles and personal growth. You see, co-parenting isn’t easy by any means and when you co-parent with someone who is completely the opposite of you, it’s quite frustrating to say the least. I have been co-parenting my sons for about a handful of years but I took what … [Read more...] about Co-Parenting Tips: How to Handle Opposite Rules in Other Parent’s Home
Help! My Kids Won’t Stop Arguing and Tattling on Each Other
Raising more than one child brings along the issue of sibling rivalry. For some reason my sons have more sibling rivalry in ways like my sis and I did growing up. One worries and tattles on the other. It’s like this never ending battle between sons and when it comes to boys, it can get downright physical between the two. One concept we have been really … [Read more...] about Help! My Kids Won’t Stop Arguing and Tattling on Each Other
10 Fun Games for Your Family Night
Planning a family night to occur once per week or twice per month is an easy way to reconnect with the whole family. You can have this night serve as a special dinner night full of board games and laughter. After board games, dinner and laughter has commenced, curl up in the living room with the kids over a good movie like Trolls to end your family night. While there are … [Read more...] about 10 Fun Games for Your Family Night
3 Tips for Shopping with Kids
The joys of shopping with kids, it’s such a wonderful experience! The kids walk behind you in two, happy to be bored for the next couple hours as you shop for whatever it is that you need. Oh wait, this only happens in dreamland or occasionally when the kids want something … here in the real world kids aren’t so fun to shop with all of the time. Today I am going to share a few … [Read more...] about 3 Tips for Shopping with Kids
20 Summer Toys – Have Fun with Kids
Summer will be here before you know it! The weather will be warm and everyone will be trying to figure out what to do with those kiddos. Summer brings along the perfect weather to get out and enjoy those kids you are raising. Today I wanted to share a list of 20 Summer toys from Amazon that you can purchase now so that you are ready for the Summer season with kids. This … [Read more...] about 20 Summer Toys – Have Fun with Kids
Boys Should Never, Ever Hit Girls. Period.
I cannot believe the society I live in, the things I witness other parents, mostly moms, saying about their little boys. I have witnessed time and time again moms who condone a little boy hitting back a girl. I get it, yes there are girls who can hit as hard as boys and there are topics such as self-defense. I can comprehend on some level the argument that little boys should … [Read more...] about Boys Should Never, Ever Hit Girls. Period.
My Great Grandmother
A mom can be anyone, really. There are many people who will say their step mother or their grandmother, maybe even an aunt was more of a mom to them growing up than their biological mother. While the person who gave birth to you will always be your mom be definition, there are many other moms in your life who may have helped mold you into the adult you are today. Mom Influence … [Read more...] about My Great Grandmother
Debbie Reynolds Dies One Day After Daughter Carrie Fisher
During December 2016 the world lost two beautiful ladies; Debbie Reynolds and her daughter Carrie Fisher. What is so shocking about this mother daughter combo is that Debbie, the mother of Carrie Fisher died just one day after Carrie's passing. I have always believed that husband and wife have a deep connection, in that one will pass within a couple of years after the other … [Read more...] about Debbie Reynolds Dies One Day After Daughter Carrie Fisher
Tор 10 Diѕnеу Mоviеѕ Thаt Tеасh a Lesson
I couldn’t think оf a Ñhildhооd withоut DiÑ•nеу Mоviеѕ. Sоmе of mу wаrmеѕt memories аrе dirеÑtlу … [Read more...] about Tор 10 Diѕnеу Mоviеѕ Thаt Tеасh a Lesson
Amusing Pet Antics and Their Fitting Punishment
If you’ve ever owned a pet, you know that they quickly become an integral part of the family and that often they are a lot like children. You can’t stay mad at them for too long because they’re too cute, but when they misbehave, you need to punish them somehow – otherwise, how will they learn? You can’t shame your family members online, but it turns out pet shaming is a trend … [Read more...] about Amusing Pet Antics and Their Fitting Punishment
Building Strong Family Bonds: Fun and Easy Activities to Do Together
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy for families to become disconnected. Parents are busy with work and household chores, while children have their own interests and commitments. However, spending quality time together is essential for building strong family bonds. It doesn't have to be an elaborate or expensive outing; simple activities can create meaningful memories and … [Read more...] about Building Strong Family Bonds: Fun and Easy Activities to Do Together
Talking to your kids about difficult topics: How to have age-appropriate conversations
Talking to your kids about difficult topics, such as death and grief, can be a daunting task. It’s important to approach these conversations with thoughtfulness and care, making sure to explain the topic as it relates to their age group. A good way to start is by focusing on feelings; communicating how it’s okay for them to feel scared or sad about the topic you’re discussing. … [Read more...] about Talking to your kids about difficult topics: How to have age-appropriate conversations
Making family meals fun: Creative ways to get your kids to eat their veggies
Getting kids to eat their vegetables can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. With some creativity and effort, you can turn family meals into an enjoyable experience for everyone. In this blog post we'll explore creative ways to make family meals fun, so your kids will actually look forward to trying new foods. We'll cover topics such as spicing up mealtime … [Read more...] about Making family meals fun: Creative ways to get your kids to eat their veggies
The Benefits of Reading to Your Child: The Importance of Building a Reading Habit
Reading to your child is one of the most important things you can do for their development. It helps build language skills, a love of reading, and a strong connection between parent and child. Reading to your kids also has long-term benefits that extend beyond just academic success. Studies have shown that children who are read to regularly develop better social skills, … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Reading to Your Child: The Importance of Building a Reading Habit
The Importance of Family Bonding: Fun Activities for Strengthening Family Ties
Family bonding is an important part of life, as it helps to create strong relationships and a sense of belonging. Spending quality time together allows family members to get to know each other better and build trust. However, in today’s busy world, finding the time for family activities can be challenging. Fortunately, there are plenty of fun activities that can help … [Read more...] about The Importance of Family Bonding: Fun Activities for Strengthening Family Ties
This Baby’s Speech During His Adoption Hearing Made Everyone Cry
Have you ever been so deeply in love that you couldn't wait to marry your soul mate and start a family with them? Some people just want to rush into marriage after they think that they have found the person of their dreams. But life can be more complicated than that and there are often problems that can emerge. They may stand as a test of your love and the bond between you, but … [Read more...] about This Baby’s Speech During His Adoption Hearing Made Everyone Cry
Ways to Foster Self-Esteem and Confidence in Young Minds
There are many ways to foster self-esteem an confidence in young minds, such as having open conversations with children, praising them for their accomplishments, setting realistic goals and expectations for them, encouraging positive self-talk, and more. This article will discuss the different techniques parents can use to boost the self-esteem and confidence of their … [Read more...] about Ways to Foster Self-Esteem and Confidence in Young Minds
Guiding Kids Through Online Safety and Digital Media Management
As the world continues to move towards a digital age, it is increasingly important for parents and guardians to cultivate an understanding of online safety and media management in their children. With so much content available on the internet, it can be difficult for kids to know how to navigate these platforms responsibly. Fortunately, there are steps that adults can take … [Read more...] about Guiding Kids Through Online Safety and Digital Media Management
The Importance of Setting Boundaries as a Parent
One of the most important responsibilities parents have is setting boundaries for their children. Boundaries help children understand what’s expected of them and give them a sense of safety and security. They also teach kids how to respect others, take responsibility for their actions, and become independent adults. Unfortunately, many parents struggle with knowing when … [Read more...] about The Importance of Setting Boundaries as a Parent
Family Bonding: Fun and Creative Ideas for Quality Time Together
Spending quality time together is a key component to any healthy relationship, especially when it comes to families. When family members take the time to connect with each other and form strong bonds, it creates a sense of unity and belonging that can last for generations. But spending quality time together doesn't have to mean sitting around the living room, watching … [Read more...] about Family Bonding: Fun and Creative Ideas for Quality Time Together
Best Teen Bonding Activities for Siblings
Siblings are a special and unique type of relationship. While disagreements, arguments, and bickering is normal between siblings, there’s no denying that they can also be incredibly close and supportive friends. As teens transition into adulthood, it’s important to foster strong connections with one another to ensure long-lasting relationships as adults later on in … [Read more...] about Best Teen Bonding Activities for Siblings