You don’t have to spend a lot of money on a kid’s birthday party. In fact, you can throw an awesome party for less than $100. In fact, there are ways you can still focus on showering your child in love and celebration without breaking the bank. Affiliate links provided for your shopping convenience. When…
Kids’ Fall reading list of Pumpkin Books for Children
The air is a bit nippy and the leaves are changing colors and even the kids know that fall is here! So cuddle up with your little ones and read all about pumpkins both educationally and just for fun before and after visiting the local pumpkin patch. It’s a great way for kids to learn…
5 Apps that Encourage Your Child to Learn How to Read
Teaching your child to read is important, but it can be an uphill struggle. Fortunately, we live in such a word that we don’t have to do everything alone and we have amazing tools to help ourselves and our children. Being literate can help a child through school, and into adulthood when it comes to…
25 amazing cook books for hearty meals sweet treats this autumn
The wind is blowing, leaves are swirling about, and maybe you’re sipping your favorite hot drink. Fall is here in all its beauty, but that also means that it’s time to get cooking. Whether you simply cook and bake to help heat the house up during the fall and winter months or thoroughly enjoy getting…
9 Parenting books to revolutionize the toddler and preschool years
Being a parent isn’t easy. And living life “in the weeds” when you have at least one toddler or preschooler that’s learning boundaries, exploring independence, and gaining their voice is tough. Like, pull-you-hair-out-cry-and-scream kind of crazy some days, right? But a little bit of guidance can go a long way whether or not this is…
Travel necessities to survive layovers & terminal time with kids
The horror stories of flying with children scare many away from flying with a baby. BUT, as a mom of (almost) 3 kids, can I tell you a secret? I love flying with kids. It’s not as stressful as so many think it is, especially if you have the right baby gear when traveling. But you…
Ways to organize dry goods and food in the pantry
Our family has lived in several different environments in the last 10 years including a 2,500 square foot house with more counter and storage space than you could dream up, a teen tiny apartment with no extra storage, and a small home with a pantry cabinet. All that said, the key I have found is…