Encouragement for Parenting, marriage and family life.
There’s some debate in my mind, is the first day of elementary school harder on mom who is watching her little baby go off with his backpack into the big, wide world. Or, on the little baby himself who feels all mature and grown up and might just be a little unsure if he’s ready…
I'm excited to be partnering with Grill and Willie's Ice House for this post today. All opinions are my own. This summer Willie's Grill & Ice House is hosting fun activities for kids and families! We went to see what all the excitement was about a few Saturdays ago and it was so much fun! The kids were literally asking us in the car (on the way home) when we'd get to go back. A definite winner, and we're all excited to check it out ...
Are your kids always turning their nose up at veggies? We've put together a list of ways to sneak vegetables into meals and prepare them in a way that the kids will actually enjoy! For more Veggie ideas check out our post on how to get your kids to eat vegetables. (Hint, my kids love it when I serve them FROZEN). Desserts with hidden vegetables Carrot sheet cake // The Grant Life Secret ingredient brownies (no beans) // The Foodie ...
It is such a sweet tradition to get the new big brother or new big sister a present on the day that their baby sibling is born! I've come up with a list of 5 meaningful gifts to give the new big brother or big sis. Each of these are special in their own way, and can help younger children with their transition into bigger siblings! This Post Contains Affiliate Links 1. Build a Bear - This is probably my favorite thing that we did for ...
There are so many fun things to do with the kids this Summer. We're sharing some of our favorite Summer activities with you today!!! This post has affiliate links To get started, grab a few inexpensive ice trays. In each open space, place a small plastic bug, amphibian, or reptile. Add water and freeze them overnight. You can involve your kids in this part of the process, putting the bugs and critters in place, or even pouring ...
By my son’s second birthday, he had taken 15 plane trips. I can’t even wrap my mind around the fact that he has flown more in his little life than I had going into college. But ‘tis the life of a well-loved tot who lives 1000 miles from one set of grandparents. And for all of those flights, he has flown “for free” via my lap. But it didn’t feel free to me, as I paid for it in...effort. Yes, my husband was with me for a FEW of those flights, but ...
It is not uncommon for moms of babies to have Postpartum Depression. In fact, I've read some studies that state all mothers get PPD at some point in the first year of giving birth. Yet, for so many of us we feel alone in our depression. We think that somehow it makes us bad moms to be sad or even upset at certain aspect of motherhood with our gorgeous new babies. We worry that the Dr might call CPS on us if we show anything less than a perfect ...
Are you excited for Dr Seuss day coming up in March? It's always fun to read our favorite books and have snacks to go with them! Check out this fun recipe for Lorax inspired rice krispie bars. There's affiliate links in this post. INGREDIENTS FOR RICE KRISPIES 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter Two 10 oz. bags of marshmallows 10 cups Rice Krispies cereal 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) DIRECTIONS FOR RICE KRISPIES 1. Spray a 9x13 pan ...
When packing for a trip to Disney the first thing you will want to do is make a list. A packing list is a fool-proof way to make sure you have everything you need for your vacation. The last thing you will want to do is get to Disney and realize that you have forgotten some essential items. This post contains affiliate links Here is my go-to list for what to pack for a trip to Disney: Poncho. Let’s face it, you are traveling to ...
Since my very first baby was born, sleep and I have had a pretty rocky relationship. It's not just being up all night with babies (and then toddlers...) it's also the sick kids, the worrying and the downright busyness that keeps me from getting the sleep I need. We all know how precious each MINUTE of sleep is to moms and how we are always needing more of it. My husband can fall asleep in under five minutes, while I can often take more than ...
