This post is sponsored by Vliba. All opinions are my own. View my disclosure for more info. I still research best baby products because I know so many people having babies! When you purchase baby prep items, you want them to be valuable and last. Setting up the nurseries for each of my children was so much fun, but there are so many baby products to sort through! I will … [Read more...]
Easy Ways to be More Productive
{Post by Heather Hice-McCray} I don’t think anyone goes into their day thinking of ways they can be less productive. It can happen despite our best efforts. Being as productive as possible can be such a struggle when there are multiple things pulling at our attention. To be more productive moms can seem daunting. Let’s be real, the amount of things that are trying to … [Read more...]
Parenting Hack: 7 Ways to Prevent Summer Slide
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. Please view my disclosure for more info. Kids lose some of what they learned during the school year over the summer. Teachers call it the summer slide, and it happens every single year. Elementary school age children, on average, lose about two months' worth of math skills and one month's worth of reading and spelling over … [Read more...]
Animal Baby Shower Invitations
This post is sponsored by Basic Invite. All opinions are my own. Please view my disclosure for more info. I knew something was going on when I started walking up the stairs. My husband had let it slip that some friends were coming over, and I had a good idea what they were doing. We had been out all morning-he said we had to be out. When we drove home, I could tell by … [Read more...]
DIY Super Moisturizing Lotion
{Guest Post by Heather Hice-McCray} Learning about natural products has opened my eyes to so many things. I’ve learned that a lot of all-natural products on the market today aren’t truly all-natural. A lot of “all-natural” products are still full of harmful chemicals and additives. In the beginning, I found it shocking so many of the beauty items I’ve been … [Read more...]
K5 Learning Program for Children: 2 Weeks Free
This is a sponsored post. This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure. I have to admit, I am not always jumping to pay for activities for my kids. Often our budget does not allow for that extra spending. You know me with the free/cheap kids activities! Have you seen all the commercials for computer-based learning programs for children and wondered if … [Read more...]
What to do with Toddlers
{This post is sponsored by Autumn McKay. All opinions are my own.} We started our first homeschool year last year. Balancing 2 toddlers while magically creating time to focus on my older two children was a challenge to say the least. (Brings out super woman cape from the closet…) The juggling act of homeschooling multiple children in multiple learning levels is-to be blunt- … [Read more...]
Dog Care Chore Chart for Children (by age)
{Guest Post by Samantha Randall} Getting your child involved in your dog’s care and training is important for any parent and dog owner. There are a lot of different ways having a dog around improves the life of a child, many of which have been proven in studies. The key factor here is that the majority of those child and dog relationship benefits are dependent on the kid … [Read more...]
Date Night In a Box: The Story of Us
We all know that it can be hard sometimes to sneak away and have a date with our hubbies. Add in the cost of a babysitter, food, and drinks; sometimes it’s just easier to stay home. Date night in a box eliminates all of those problems and it is fun! I was scrolling through Facebook one night and saw an ad for a Date Night in a Box, and thought YES this is exactly what we … [Read more...]
Prepare for a Natural Disaster: 4 Steps to Prepare for the Worst
{Post by Jessie} We experienced an unpredictable wildfire only miles from our home. Trying to scramble to prepare was stressful. It got me thinking about creating a natural disaster survival kit to be prepared ahead of time. How to Prepare for a Natural Disaster Being prepared ahead of time can make all the difference in getting your family to safety when disaster … [Read more...]
The Best Dog Breeds for Families
{Guest Post by Samantha Randall} When you’re choosing your future furry companion, it’s prudent to pick one of the best dog breeds for families that would best fit your home, your lifestyle and your family. There is no one perfect dog for every one of those conditions, and the choice should be made on a case by case basis. All situations differ - maybe you don’t have … [Read more...]
Avoid Investing Errors
{Post by Jessica} Tax season is a time when many think about their financial outlook, explore saving or invest wisely to avoid investing errors. This year we are very fortunate to be receiving a slight increase in our income. Mind you, the increase will be a result of a 9 month deployment. Not fun. Nevertheless, part of me wants to loosen up our budget a bit and have … [Read more...]
5 Quick Dinners for Busy Moms
{Post by Heather} Tell me if this scenario sounds vaguely familiar: You get home with the kids and everyone is starving. I mean, bite-your-own-arm off starving conditions. You realize you have nothing defrosted, bought or ready to eat. Basically you can cook air for dinner. And you think to yourself: How is this possible when-let’s be real-we know we’ve pinned a million … [Read more...]
Spring Break Travel Tips
{Post by Jessica} Many of us have been cooped up indoors for a few months now and the itch to escape the cold is growing strong. I interviewed Ann Valley with Bayside Travel in Bayside, Wisconsin for tips on planning a vacation with your family. Her tips will help with Spring Break travel with the kids. We did a little Q&A to get the important travel tips you … [Read more...]
I Want a More Organized Life!
This post is sponsored by JMSourcing. View my disclosure for more info. There is nothing like a fresh calendar for me. The new year brings fresh, open days. Nothing penciled in and nothing cluttering up the days. Until we reach about the second week of January! Then, I need more days in the week and more hours every day. Mom life is busy! Busy in a good way. The type of … [Read more...]
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