Here you’ll find parenting tips and ideas to make raising kids fun without being overwhelming (okay fine, parenting will probably still be a little overwhelming). This is where you can find fun craft ideas for kids, indoor and outdoor activities to do with your crew, plans for holiday celebrations, and kids’ birthday party ideas, to name just a few. This is also a space for educational activities for homeschool, preschool, and early elementary classroom teachers.
This St. Patrick’s Day Coloring and Cutting activity is perfect for fine motor practice! Use the top portion as a St. Patrick’s Day-themed coloring sheet. Kids can color in the leprechaun, rainbow, etc. Then, have them color in the coins below the dotted line. (Have them do this before any cutting. It’s harder for little…
This nativity printable activity came about when I was looking for a simple Christmas craft for Sunday School. I’d found one, set it aside, and lost it. I finally just gave up and made my own! This nativity printable craft activity is perfect for a variety of ages because it comes with two different versions….
Finding the perfect gift for someone can be tricky, but it really helps if the recipient has a specific interest or hobby. Today, I’m sharing nine ideas that make great gifts for lego lovers. Whether it’s for a birthday, Christmas, or another special occasion, these fun and unique lego gift ideas are sure to delight…
If you’re a breastfeeding mom who occasionally pumps or an exclusively pumping mom, eventually you’ll find yourself wondering how to warm breast milk on the go! Have no fear, I’ve exclusively pumped for four babies. That means I’ve fed approximately a bajillion breast milk bottles while out and about. I’ll share several practical tips with…
Whether it’s the holiday season, her birthday, or Mother’s Day, finding the perfect gifts for stay at home moms can be a challenge. As a long-time stay-at-home mom myself, I’m here to give you some no-fail gift suggestions. Will she love every item on this list? No, definitely not. Individual preferences surely vary. But I…
As fun as babies are, when you’re looking at an entire day (and night) together, followed by another, and another, and so on, it can feel a little overwhelming. But don’t worry– there are plenty of things you can do with a 6 month old baby all day! Six months is a great age for…
Some women pump breastmilk periodically when they’ll be away from their babies. However, for some women (ahem, me!), called exclusive pumpers, pumping is how they feed their babies all the time. For exclusive pumpers, ending their breastfeeding journey isn’t about weaning their baby. Instead, EP moms have to decide when and how to wean off…
Most of us remember dealing with mean kids as children. The problem is, by the time we’re helping our own children deal with mean kids, those memories have faded. A lot. As a parent and a teacher, I’ve had a lot of experience dealing with mean kids and I’m here to offer you some tips…
Toys don’t have to be complicated for kids to enjoy them. In fact, they don’t even have to be toys! There are plenty of everyday household items that can be used as toys instead! If you’ve ever found your kid spending hours playing with the free box their expensive toy came in, you already know…
Making friends as a mom is tough. You don’t have the kind of free time you once had. Plus, many of your existing friends may not have kids (yet or at all). I love all my friends—and some of my dearest friends have no children. But when you’re knee-deep in diapers, teething, and sleep deprivation,…
