How many times have you gone on a walk or hike with your children and they find rocks that are just too special to leave behind? We can use those special rocks for this preschool counting and fine motor activity. My children have found treasured rocks on every walk from the toddler stage on up. Even my younger ones still ask to keep rocks they find when we are out in … [Read more...]
4 DIY Gutter Renovations For a Quick Weekend Project
Are you searching for DIY renovations to improve your home? Fall is the best time for all your DIY home projects since the weather is perfect. You could upgrade or overhaul your gutters and give your home a new look. There are professionals who do gutter cleaning, repairs, and installment, but you can do it yourself. Clean your gutters, test them for leaks, and reinstall … [Read more...]
Moms Teach Giving More Than Receiving
When our babies are really little, and I mean this could last until they are school age, they really need so much of us. We give much of our energy-sometimes every last drop-to our families. It is better to give than to receive, but we do receive in this too. We get moments for ourselves. Due to the limited nature of that time, we can cherish it. I know I do. I cherish … [Read more...]
Moms Share Series: Quick Breakfast Ideas
Do you make your kids a hot breakfast every morning? Does it depend on the day? In our house, waffles in the toaster, or cereal, are the breakfasts of choice. I am trying to make and freeze some new foods to change it up. These quick breakfast ideas are a great go-to for simplifying the morning routine. … [Read more...]
School Year Organization That Works
At the start of last school year, I got bombarded. A surprise "deployment" meant single parenting for me right at the start of a busy season. Kids were all enrolled in sports and activities. My plan was to have two parents to share drop off and pick up responsibilities. That plan failed! It took some quick systems to get on track. These tips make my list of school year … [Read more...]