5 Summer Activities for Preschoolers and Toddlers That Are Easy AND Fun
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5 Summer Activities for Preschoolers and Toddlers That Are Easy AND Fun

ByCharissa @ The Wild, Wild West

Summer is a fantastic time of year. Still, it can be painful if you’re hearing the words, “I’m bored” spoken (whined) constantly during summer vacation. You can avoid that with these easy and fun summer activities for preschoolers and toddlers. (Early elementary-schoolers will enjoy them too!) I have three boys, ages two, four, and seven,…

I Need New Clothes: A Hilarious “Prayer” for Shoppers
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I Need New Clothes: A Hilarious “Prayer” for Shoppers

ByCharissa @ The Wild, Wild West

I need new clothes. There. I said it. Another summer season is upon us and my current wardrobe is way beyond limping on its last leg. I’ve put off this evil for a very long time, but the need can no longer be denied. I need new clothes. I have to go shopping. Have you…

Father’s Day Questionnaire Printable: An Easy Homemade Father’s Day Gift
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Father’s Day Questionnaire Printable: An Easy Homemade Father’s Day Gift

ByCharissa @ The Wild, Wild West

Everyone wants to find the perfect Father’s Day gift– appreciated, but not too expensive or labor intensive. It can also be tricky to strike a balance between thoughtful and cheesy. This Father’s Day Questionnaire Printable checks all the boxes. It’s easy, quick, cheap (the ink probably costs… 5 cents? I don’t know), and it makes…

Star Wars Party Ideas To Help You Throw The Perfect, Easy Star Wars Birthday Party!
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Star Wars Party Ideas To Help You Throw The Perfect, Easy Star Wars Birthday Party!

ByCharissa @ The Wild, Wild West

As a mom of three boys, Star Wars invaded my home about four years ago and never left. To date, we have thrown two Star Wars birthday parties, have 1.5 Star Wars Decorated bedrooms (one is also half superheroes), and own eleventy-billion Star Wars toys. If you’re looking for great Star Wars Birthday Party ideas…

A Mother’s Day Letter: Thank You, Mom, for Everything I Never Realized You Did
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A Mother’s Day Letter: Thank You, Mom, for Everything I Never Realized You Did

ByCharissa @ The Wild, Wild West

As a kid, I always thought Mother’s Day was kind of stupid. I mean sure, I made you a card or craft and said, “Happy Mother’s Day!” but I can tell you right now that, growing up, I would never have written this Mother’s Day letter.  After all, you have a birthday. Why did we…

5 Reasons A Mom’s Not Responding To Your Texts (On Purpose. Ish.)
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5 Reasons A Mom’s Not Responding To Your Texts (On Purpose. Ish.)

ByCharissa @ The Wild, Wild West

Hello Friend (or Family, or Coworker, or….)! These days, you may have noticed I’m not responding to your text messages in a very timely manner. Is it rude not to reply to a text message quickly? Possibly. Am I ignoring your texts on purpose? Not exactly… Here’s just a few reasons why I, or anyone…

Lessons From 383 Years of Parenting
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Lessons From 383 Years of Parenting

ByCharissa @ The Wild, Wild West

My grandmother had seven kids in six years (no twins), and as a colonel’s wife, she spent large periods of time raising them alone. Growing up, and even in my early adult years, we would always joke, “Man, I don’t know how Nana did it!” Then all the aunts, uncles, cousins –and even Nana herself–…

Fun & Easy Easter Egg Craft for Preschoolers and Toddlers
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Fun & Easy Easter Egg Craft for Preschoolers and Toddlers

ByCharissa @ The Wild, Wild West

Besides a basic coloring book, this is probably the easiest Easter egg craft for kids. It’s simple, requires no additional supervision (no glue, scissors, other sharp objects), and aside from the contact paper, no unusual materials. We typically do this at home, but it could also make a great Easter craft for preschool or Sunday…

Everyone’s Entitled to a Hard Day –Except Moms, Who Should “Shut up and be Grateful.”
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Everyone’s Entitled to a Hard Day –Except Moms, Who Should “Shut up and be Grateful.”

ByCharissa @ The Wild, Wild West

I had a hard day with my boys a few weeks ago. Truthfully, we had a series of hard weeks. I wrote about it, because, well, that’s what writers do. The article went crazy. It was shared thousands of times across various forms of social media and I received countless messages from other parents who…

March is the Absolute Worst Month of the Year
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March is the Absolute Worst Month of the Year

ByCharissa @ The Wild, Wild West

At this craptastic time of year (winter, that is), you’ve likely seen many articles claiming that January or February is the worst month of the year.  I’m sorry. Those writers were either mistaken or flat-out liars. March is the actual worst. Here’s why: January is no picnic, I grant you. Everyone knows it’s basically a cold,…