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Birthday Party Hacks for Toddlers

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Birthday parties are stressful for toddlers! They have so many new things happening around them that they sometimes just shut down and refuse to do anything. It's not an uncommon occurrence at all. But there are some things you can do to help combat the stress of throwing a toddler-friendly birthday party without completely overwhelming or disappointing your guests. Here are … [Read more...] about Birthday Party Hacks for Toddlers

Mental Health Hacks for Parents

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With 1 in 5 Americans affected by mental illness, the prevalence of psychiatric disorders today is higher than ever. Mental health professionals are aware of this growing epidemic and are working to advance treatment options for those who need help. However, while clinicians certainly lead the charge in treating mental illness, family members can also play an important role … [Read more...] about Mental Health Hacks for Parents

Best Ways to Have a Quiet Date Night at Home

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The hectic pace of modern life does not leave a lot of time for romance. Many couples find themselves too busy to enjoy a romantic evening at home. However, there are many ways to make this quality time together special. Here is how to have a quiet date night at home without spending too much money or going out of the house: Take a bath together This is one of the … [Read more...] about Best Ways to Have a Quiet Date Night at Home

Holiday Season Family Gathering Hacks

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It's the most wonderful time of the year... for gathering with family. Maybe your in-laws are coming into town or you need to plan a holiday party. Here are some hacks that will solve your holiday season problems and ensure everyone has a great time during the holidays, including all of your introverted guests. One Room for All of Your Functions When guests come in, … [Read more...] about Holiday Season Family Gathering Hacks

How to Stay Calm when Stressed Out

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Having stress in your life is inevitable. At some point, everyone experiences stressful situations that can really bring you down. Stress has the ability to affect nearly every aspect of your life both emotionally and physically. Fortunately, there are steps that you can take to relieve yourself from excessive amounts of stress. Staying calm is hard. It takes work. But, … [Read more...] about How to Stay Calm when Stressed Out

Hacks to Get Kids to Get to School on Time

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It is a battle we all face: getting our kids to school on time. But there are some hacks and tricks you can use to get your children up and out of the house in time for school. Here are some simple tips that will help ensure that you both arrive at the bus stop or carpool line, or whatever transportation method works for your family, on time for school. Get up at the … [Read more...] about Hacks to Get Kids to Get to School on Time

Hacks to Get Kids to Get Better Grades

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We all know that our kids' grades don't always meet their potential. Here are some tricks and hacks to get your kid's grades up! Your child may feel like it's the end of the world if they bring home a report card with less than stellar grades on it, but what we might not realize is that we're sending them into a panic, fear, stress-induced spiral that is only going to … [Read more...] about Hacks to Get Kids to Get Better Grades

Best Tips to Keep Toddlers Occupied on Road Trip

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Road Trips and toddlers aren't usually words that go hand in hand. Anyone who has tried to keep a toddler occupied for any length of time knows just how much energy they have. It doesn't matter if it's been two hours since their last meal or ten minutes. Toddlers are always ready to run around and play, even after being cooped up in a car seat or stroller. However, when … [Read more...] about Best Tips to Keep Toddlers Occupied on Road Trip

Busy Mom Hacks for Back to School

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With back to school season just around the corner, now is the time to get ready with these busy mom hacks. We’re going to show you how to have a more stress-free start to the school year. After all kids have been out of school for at least a year now, and this will be their first time back to a traditional school setting in most regions around the world. Fall in Love … [Read more...] about Busy Mom Hacks for Back to School

Hacks to Bond With Your Teen

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Raising teenagers can be one of the most fun experiences of your life if you do it right! Today we are featuring some hacks to help you bond with your teen. These hacks are easy ways for parents to connect with their teens, without a huge fight! Schedule a Weekly Date Your teen is only going to be living under your roof for so long, so try to schedule a weekly date. … [Read more...] about Hacks to Bond With Your Teen

Christmas Shopping Hacks

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The holiday season is quickly approaching and with it comes the need to learn some Christmas shopping hacks. Today we’re going to share some tips to help you save money and get that holiday shopping out of the way sooner than later. Shop Online Deals Start searching for online deals now. There will be plenty of clearance and specials between now and Christmas. Take … [Read more...] about Christmas Shopping Hacks

Packing Hacks for Summer Camp

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As we approach summer camp season for the families out there, we wanted to share some of our best packing hacks for summer camp. You know how it goes! You pack the bag for your kids only to find out that you forgot something. This holds true for any family looking to pack for a vacation or summer camp. Today we’re sharing the summer camp packing hacks that we live by so that … [Read more...] about Packing Hacks for Summer Camp

Stop Doing These Things Now to be a Less Busy Mom

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Do you ever feel like you’re super busy as a mom? Not like a good busy, but that busy that seems like you’re simply not enjoying life as much? Maybe you’re working too hard, or you’re just not present with your family as a mindful mom when you’re home. Whatever it is, today we’re going to share some of the most important things to stop doing right now so that you can be a … [Read more...] about Stop Doing These Things Now to be a Less Busy Mom

Genius Dad Hacks to Make Life Better

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Leave it to Dad to figure out new ways to make life better. Today we’re sharing some of the most genius Dad hacks ever created to help you live an easier parenting life. Whether you’re a mom or dad, these life hacks will surely keep life interesting and simpler for you! Cardboard Slide If you don’t have any money or yard to put up a slide, then why not use cardboard? … [Read more...] about Genius Dad Hacks to Make Life Better

Family Camping Hacks

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We’re entering the season of family camping. This is the time of year when families all over the region invest in some camping tents, RV’s, or some other camper option to go family camping. The problem with family camping is that most forget these simple family camping hacks to make life easier! Today we’re sharing some of our favorite family camping hacks to help you … [Read more...] about Family Camping Hacks

Mom Hacks to Make Summer Less Stressful

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With summer break coming before we blink, it’s best to be proactive to make summer less stressful. With all of the kids home from school, things will change a bit. Your schedule will need to be adjusted and your time will be more focused on parenting. Today we’re sharing some mom hacks to make summer less stressful so that you and your kids can enjoy summer … [Read more...] about Mom Hacks to Make Summer Less Stressful

Simple Breakfast Hacks Every Mom Should Know

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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This time of day is also the busiest time of day. So how do the best moms out there make the most out of their morning routine? Well, they learn breakfast hacks! Simple breakfast hacks every mom should know will inspire you to have a smooth morning routine while the kids get to their school lesson faster. Whether you’re … [Read more...] about Simple Breakfast Hacks Every Mom Should Know

Simple Ways to Control Kids’ Food Portion Size

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One of the best ways to educate kids about healthy eating habits is to start controlling their food portion size. There are plates made for kids that are colorful with little images for the kids to know which type of food should go in which place setting on the plate. This portion control plate is an easy way to control kids’ food portion size, but what do you do if you don’t … [Read more...] about Simple Ways to Control Kids’ Food Portion Size

Stupid Simple Self-Care Hacks for Busy Moms

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Mom burnout is a real thing! Many moms all over the world suffer from burnout because they’re pressured to do everything. This isn’t healthy and eventually, you’ll breakdown either mentally or physically. Many moms who’ve suffered from a mental or physical breakdown know exactly what we’re talking about. Now is the time to take into consideration some stupid simple self-care … [Read more...] about Stupid Simple Self-Care Hacks for Busy Moms

Busy Mom Shortcuts to Eat Healthier

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Being busy is simply part of motherhood. Moms everywhere know how difficult it is to eat healthier, focus on self-care, and do anything other than keeping the household running smoothly. While it may be difficult to find time to eat healthier, we’re on a mission to help busy moms everywhere learn some shortcuts and hacks to eat healthier! Eating healthier is more about … [Read more...] about Busy Mom Shortcuts to Eat Healthier

Tricks to Help Stressed Out Moms Chill

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Many moms are experiencing high levels of stress right now. Between current events, work, and remote learning moms have simply added so much to their already full plates. While the current times make stressed out moms a reasonable expectation, you don’t have to live all stressed out! Today we’re diving into the topic of stressed-out moms and sharing some tricks to help moms … [Read more...] about Tricks to Help Stressed Out Moms Chill

Self-Care Hacks for Busy Moms

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Self-care must be a priority for busy moms everywhere. Taking the time to make sure you’re at your best mentally and physically will ensure that you’re able to give your best to your family. While self-care is a priority for moms, it’s not always treated as such. It’s essential you start making self-care a priority. We know that you’re super busy and already have a full … [Read more...] about Self-Care Hacks for Busy Moms

How to Get Your Kids to be Organized

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Whether it’s laundry, the bedroom, or the family room getting your kids to be organized is one of those things that every parent struggles with. One of the most popular mom hacks that parents everywhere want to know is how to get your kids to be organized. Today we’re diving into this topic and sharing some tips to help you get your kids to be more organized in their life … [Read more...] about How to Get Your Kids to be Organized

Tips to Motivate Your Kids to do Chores

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Most parents will agree that kids need to have chores. These chores will adjust based on age and maturity level, but regardless, all kids need to have some sort of chore list. This list of chores helps teach your kids responsibility and how to be held accountable for their portion of the team family! Today we’re featuring some tips that will help you motivate your kids to do … [Read more...] about Tips to Motivate Your Kids to do Chores

Parenting Hacks for Special Needs Kids

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Raising special needs kids takes a bit more planning, support, and strength. While special needs cover a wide range of disabilities, including autism and Down syndrome, the fact remains true; parents who are raising special needs kids love big, love hard, and work hard to make sure their child can grow up as healthy and happy as possible. This is why we wanted to feature … [Read more...] about Parenting Hacks for Special Needs Kids

The Best Productivity Hacks for Busy Parents

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Let’s face it, parents are busy! Having to juggle kids, a job, and everything else that comes with the territory, parents are so busy that they feel like collapsing when the day is over. This is why we wanted to feature some of the best productivity hacks for busy parents. These tried and true hacks will help parents everywhere feel more relaxed as they try to navigate their … [Read more...] about The Best Productivity Hacks for Busy Parents

Simple Holiday Party Hacks for Moms

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If your kids are going to decorate cookies during the holiday party, then you’ll love this mom hack! Simply put all of that messy icing into various condiment containers so the kids can squeeze the icing out onto each cookie. This will reduce the mess involved with kids’ decorating cookies. Use Goldfish Containers Those little Goldfish cracker containers work great as … [Read more...] about Simple Holiday Party Hacks for Moms

Distance Learning Hacks for Busy Families

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Are you one of the many families out there dealing with distance learning for the second year? This back to school season life doesn’t look any different than it did halfway through the last school year. Distance learning means your children are home full or part time, attending online classes with their teachers. Many schools have started to return to school with some sort … [Read more...] about Distance Learning Hacks for Busy Families

Quick Ways to Make Kids’ Snacks Healthier

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With back to school season here, many families are getting back into the routine that comes with the school season. Whether your kids are in school full time regularly, attending remote school, or doing a hybrid model, there comes a time for snacks! If you’re looking for some mom hacks to make kids’ snacks healthier, then you’re going to love our tips today. We’re going to … [Read more...] about Quick Ways to Make Kids’ Snacks Healthier

Back To School Lunch Box Hacks

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Parents have so much to focus on during back to school time and the school week that it can easily become overwhelming and hard to navigate, whether you’re used to doing it all or not. So every opportunity to cut some time or have some tricks to the routine is greatly helpful. For example, some hacks for lunch boxes can help to reduce prepping time spent on kids’ lunches each … [Read more...] about Back To School Lunch Box Hacks

Remote Learning Mom Hacks for Back to School

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Back to school season looks a little different for many families. With the pandemic still looming over us, many school districts are opting to continue remote learning or distancing learning as some schools call it. This option isn’t feasible for every parent, but when your district says that’s the only option, there’s nothing you can do except to get prepared. Today we’re … [Read more...] about Remote Learning Mom Hacks for Back to School

Hacks to Know if Your Kids May Have an Illness

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Being a parent is hard! Being a parent to a kid who seems to ‘be sick’ without any symptoms, other than perhaps not wanting to go to school, is even harder! Many children have mastered the trickery of pretending to be sick so that they don’t have to go to school or can avoid some big event they’d rather not attend. Faking sickness is pretty typical for children of all … [Read more...] about Hacks to Know if Your Kids May Have an Illness

Mommies Over 40- Acing Fitness Fashion Is Easy

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Achieving fitness goals may be challenging for women over forty but there are good reasons not to give up. There is no reason why you shouldn’t set goals and work hard to achieve them. And there is a lot you can do for the inspiration, from emulating your favorite celebrities to going the extra mile with workout dressing. When it comes to fitness fashion, you may be confused … [Read more...] about Mommies Over 40- Acing Fitness Fashion Is Easy

Make Your Workout Regime More Engaging and Fascinating

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For most people, it's a task to get up and go to the gym for their daily workout. They require a huge push to get up and follow the same routine every day. It’s not very hard to find the reason for this lethargy and disconnect with a workout regime. It’s quite human to get bored of repeating the same activity on a daily basis. There are many solutions to making this routine … [Read more...] about Make Your Workout Regime More Engaging and Fascinating

Make Homeschooling Fun by Using Your Pool

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Struggling to find ways to keep your kids involved in their schooling at home? It can be really hard to keep kids engaged, especially with the heat coming to our homes and how repetitive lessons can be. If you have a pool, you can actually let them cool off and have fun while still learning! Here are some ways to make homeschooling fun by using your pool. Make Homeschooling … [Read more...] about Make Homeschooling Fun by Using Your Pool

Homeschool Ideas Benefits of Using Thinkster Math

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Since most of the schools are shut down, we have to find new ways to encourage education at home. While some students have a virtual learning setup, others have to go without. Some parents have opted to completely switch to homeschool and others are still waiting it out. As a two-year homeschooling mom who works remotely, it's important that I share some ideas to help … [Read more...] about Homeschool Ideas Benefits of Using Thinkster Math