As moms we take care of everyone else and forget all about ourselves. We don’t do it on purpose, or even really believe we don’t deserve it, we just completely forget about ourselves while taking care of others. Even if it’s quick, that “me-time” is so important. When we take care of ourselves we […]
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Happy Spring! Normally, I wouldn’t be saying that this time of year in Minnesota. Usually February and the beginning of March means full-blown winter around here. This year has been pretty warm, but let me tell you, the changing seasons can be much more difficult than winter. From dry skin and colds to what to […]
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Hamper Hoop DIY: keep kids’ clothes off the floor
A little while ago I shared some of our favorite ways for making cleaning fun for kids. Well, we have one more trick up our sleeve, and it’s so easy you can do it too! My little guys actually loves to put his laundry in the hamper and clean up his clothes. We spent one […]
I love winter, don’t get me wrong, but there are plenty of stir-crazy days stuck inside with the kids. Days like that call for creative ideas to keep those crazy kids active and help release some energy. I’ve rounded up some of my favorite ways to staying active with the kids while stuck indoors. Some […]
Fruit and yogurt. Who doesn’t love that? Freeze them in different combos and shapes and you have a real winner! All you need is fruit, yogurt and these cute molds and you have a healthier treat the kids will love! Click To Tweet
We tried to make cleaning fun from the time the kids were very little. I used to work with kiddos with autism and, from my Behavior Analysis background, I knew that high praise and making it enjoyable was the key. We’ve found a few ways to get the kids to cleanup without them realizing it’s […]
I did a lot of thinking during my break from the blog through the holidays. I reflected on my goals from 2015, and wondered if I was focusing on the things that would make me the most happy and fulfilled in 2016. When it all came down to it, there are four areas of focus […]
Whew! Hey everyone – it’s been a while! We got back from our month-long vacation in the Florida sunshine on Friday. This Momma gets a prize for flying solo with a 3 and 4 year old. This is the third year my little ones have flown and the second year I have been with the […]
We’ve all done it. No matter how much we try to convince ourselves we won’t dip into the kids’ Halloween Candy, that time rolls around and we find so many fabulous excuses to sneak just a piece.
This is the time of year when we are reminded to be thankful. It’s definitely not something that should only be remembered once a year. I feel one of my biggest jobs is to teach my little ones to be thankful daily.
