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Stories of a Lifetime: Saving Family Stories is Important

Preserving the memories of our loved ones and the stories that make up our family history is an important task. It can bring us joy and meaning. These stories and memories help us understand who we are and where we come from. They can provide a sense of belonging and connection to our loved ones. These are the stories of a lifetime to pass to our children. As time goes on, … [Read more...]

Families are Falling Apart, So Why Don’t We Fix It?

Shoes lined up at the door.

We study children who fall behind in school to assess what caused their decline. We investigate households where abuse is suspected because the signs point to negative situations. But, why do investigators or psychologists not study families that raise solid citizens? Given the rate of school shootings, crazy school board decisions, or truth being skewed by lies, to be … [Read more...]

Family Reunion Party and Event Ideas

Family photo at a family reunion.

We have never done a big family reunion in my family. There have been a few larger family events that brought one half of the family together, or the other. But, to dream a little I wish we could get all of our family together to celebrate. It got me thinking about fun family reunion party and event ideas. Family reunion season is coming. This collection of ideas will have … [Read more...]

Top 10 Family Weekend Activities

Family on the beach enjoying weekend activities together.

Do you consider time with your family essential? What things do you find entertaining for your family? Perhaps you’re looking for some suggestions to make family time more enjoyable. If that’s the case, in this article of the top 10 weekend family activities, we will explore family and kid friendly activities you can do together. Families come in all ages, shapes and sizes. … [Read more...]

Family Boundaries Equal Family Values

I guard the inside and outside of my home and nothing will pass me. Our family boundaries equal our family values and it's my job as a parent to teach them.

Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Lisa} My dogs do a great job warning me if someone enters my yard. The fence and markings around my house defines my boundaries. To walk through my yard to take a short cut or to throw litter in my … [Read more...]

Free or Cheap Kids Activities in Milwaukee

Get a go-to list of free or cheap kids activities in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. Keep this handy for Summer vacation or rainy days at home with the kids.

What are your favorite free kids activities in your area? It's Summer vacation here still, so I am learning about our new area and keeping a list of our go-to inexpensive kids activities. Have you checked out if the Free or Cheap Kids Activities List has your location available? The developing list of kids activities that are not expensive, is important because you can have … [Read more...]

Number One Christmas Gift of the Year

What is the number one Christmas gift this year? It just may be the best Christmas gift to give someone every year.

Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Lisa Brown} I’ve been struggling with feeling lonely and forgotten. My friends and family members have been busy with their own life and schedules.  I have too. I’m personally going through a … [Read more...]

Stop Telling Moms to Ask for Help

Moms are told to ask for help, but unless you are willing to help as needed, stop telling moms to ask for help.

Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Jaimi} I was waking up every couple of hours at night to breastfeed, and then waking up early the next morning to get my oldest ready for school. That did not leave me with much energy to clean, … [Read more...]

Meaningful & Affordable Family Activities

Big collection of affordable family activities for small or large families.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Chuck E. Cheese's. All opinions are mine. Please view my disclosure. It is not easy to find inexpensive family activities. Children’s museums, special area events and zoos all cost money, and we are talking at least $20 per person-if not more. No matter where you live, creating family memories can get costly, unless you … [Read more...]

Wanted: Mom Friends

Wanted: Mom Friends! Do you find it hard to make mom friends? Making friends as a mom can be hard work, yet we often feel we need friends to help us through motherhood.

Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Guest Post by Lisa Brown} There have been seasons in my life where I have had more time on my own than with friends or family.  Friends move away or life gets busy. Disagreements happen and hearts are … [Read more...]

Teaching Children to Be Thankful {Free Printable}

Teaching children to say grace. Free printable grace cards have helped us say grace every night,. You can download these for free as a newsletter subscriber of The Stay-at-Home Mom Survival Guide.

We need to be better about saying grace before meals in our house. It is something that my husband and I have been wanting to teach the kids for a while. A combination of trying to keep up with our kids and also the fact that neither my husband or I grew up saying grace before regular meals has left us unsuccessful at making sure we say grace with the kids at dinner. I created … [Read more...]

Essential Prep for A Family Road Trip

Family road trip prep essentials.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cooper Tires for IZEA.  All opinions are 100% mine.    As a military family, living far from our relatives, we are often packing up the kids, the dog and the car to visit family. It is always an adventure! I think we are close to road trip experts. I like to focus on the fun stuff-cool stops, activities for the kids to do … [Read more...]

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