I received the Laser X Evolution and Wubble Rumblers for review purposes. All opinions are my own. This post also contains affiliate links. If your kids are like mine, when Christmas rolls around and you ask them what they want, one of two things happens: They either have no ideas at all or they ask […]
The Most Awesome Advent Calendars Your Kids Will Love
Below: Make the month leading up to Christmas extra special with one of these awesome advent calendars. With over 20 options, you’ll find the perfect one for your children, no matter their age or interests. When I was a kid, coming home from school every day in December was an exciting event. We had advent boxes […]
The Morning Habit That Could Change Your Life
Last week my nine-year-old told me about a new habit he’s starting to form. It’s something so simple, yet has the potential to profoundly change his life. Every morning he thinks of one or two things he’s looking forward to that day. Little things like having gym class or getting pizza for lunch. In effect, […]
The Heartache of Letting Go
I don’t remember how old I was. I do remember the internal struggle between a little girl who was growing up and a bigger girl who intrinsically knew that growing up also meant growing away. I battled with my decision for days. Part of me wanted to hold on. Part of me wanted to let […]
If the Book Bear Told the Truth
My son came home from kindergarten the other day carrying a blue quilted duffle bag I’d never seen before. He opened it with eager fingers to reveal its contents: a spiral-bound notebook and a little white teddy bear. It was his weekend for the Book Bear. The concept of the Book Bear is similar to […]
A Month’s Worth of Fun and Free Lunchbox Notes for May
It’s a new month and that means a new batch of lunchbox notes for May! This month there are jokes, words of encouragement, and lots of fill-in-the-blanks, including some fun ones that let you tell your kids about life when you were a kid. Lunchbox Notes for May Sign up below to get immediate access […]
To the Weary Mom of Littles
You’re tired. You’re overwhelmed. You can’t remember the last time you shaved your legs. Or ate an entire meal in one sitting. Or slept through the night. You smell faintly of spit-up, have cracker crumbs on your shirt, and baby poop on your pants. You think slobbery kisses from a one year old and ‘I […]
30 Steps to a Guest-Ready Bathroom (When You Have Kids)
This post contains affiliate links. At no additional cost to you, I earn a small commission on any sales made through these links. Have you ever had guests over and partway through their visit had the unsettling realization that you forgot to check the bathrooms before they arrived? Sure, your master bathroom might be clean as […]
The Problem With How We Teach Our Kids About Money
Thanks to Kidibank for sponsoring this post! BELOW: We all want to teach our kids about money so they can be financially responsible adults, but there’s a problem with our current teaching methods. I dive into what that problem is and how to rectify it. I check the clock. We have 15 minutes to leave […]
Free Printable April Lunchbox Notes
Below: Give your kids a midday pick-me-up with these fun, encouraging, and free printable April lunchbox notes. They’re perfect for the month of April and Easter! Is anyone else extremely HOPPY that April is here? (Sorry, I couldn’t resist the lure of the cheesy Easter pun.) Here in Maine we still have snow on the ground and […]