Encouragement for Parenting, marriage and family life.
They always tell you not to, that it leads to power struggles and disrespect, but I argue with my kids. On purpose. We don’t argue over rules or bedtime, but we do argue over silly things. Here’s the situation. We’re talking about coffee, I’m not really sure why it came up, but it did. “You’re…
If you could make your husband experience the pain of labor, would you? To me, it sounds like the perfect Mother's day gift. Every one says that a man's pain tolerance is so much higher than a woman's, that we are delicate flowers and blah blah blah...but really, no man has ever experienced labor/childbirth so how can we really know? I probably enjoyed watching these guys experience labor pains a bit more than I should. Just listen to ...
A lot of Texas days it is just too hot to go outside, so a majority of summer days are spent inside! That's why I compiled this HUGE list of fun things to do inside on a hot (or rainy) summer day! The best part is, since it is indoor fun, they are perfect for this winter too!!! Have fun! Make Personalized Coloring Sheets from Family Photos - This is so easy and fun! My kids love coloring pictures of themselves and the extra detailing on ...
This post was sponsored by Rebel Girls as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Since the moment book one came out, I've had my eye on the Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls books. My daughter has always embraced her own uniqueness, from her hair to her style, and even the things she likes to do. She's fearless and I can't wait to see all the fun things she's going to do ...
There are so many things to prepare before the new baby is born. From baby registry to organizing the nursery, there's lots to do. Stocking my freezer with freezer meals was by far one of the best things I did for myself before the kids were born. There are a few ways to do this without stressing yourself out too much. One easy way is simply to start cooking meals like the ones below for dinner each night. Instead of cooking just ONE, double ...
This past weekend I flew to Orlando to attend and speak at a blogging conference. While in Orlando Universal Studios, gave me a couple tickets to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort, so I could tell you about the park and help you plan a trip of your own. My friend Lexus flew in to experience it with me. Spoiler alert: It was everything we were hoping for AND MORE. I've only been wanting to go to The Wizarding ...
We all want to "be the village" for our friends and family members, but sometimes it's hard to know how. When some one gets a new diagnosis, be it SPD, autism or something else it can be hard to know what to say, what to do and most of all how to help. We found a great way to rally the village around a family with a new diagnosis by throwing an SPD shower. What is an SPD shower? It's first and foremost a party, a rallying of support around ...
I've never liked Peeps. There, I said it. They're too chewy, too sweet, they fill up your mouth and they're just disgusting! However, they are also adorable, come in the cutest colors and are an extremely festive treat to have around the house when celebrating Easter. One way I've found Peeps to be downright yummy is by using them to top brownies. Grab my Easter Brownie Recipe here. But when you are all done trying to eat them, you can ...
If your toddler is acting out and throwing major tantrums after the new baby comes home, I first of all want you to know that this is a normal part of helping your toddler adjust to the new baby. It's certainly not the most enjoyable time of parenting, but it's not cause for alarm either, you aren't doing anything wrong! The sheer number of times people find my blog everyday after searching something like "15 month old acting up after new baby ...
A rainy day doesn't have to be boring! My kids love art / sensory projects and being stuck indoors is a great time to pull those out. Here are a few of our favorites, with affiliate links so you can find what you need easily: 1. Blank Canvas. Tape a paper or plastic tablecloth to the wall. The paper tablecloths are great for crayons and watercolors, but do tend to tear more easily. The plastic works better with markers or paint. A ...
