Family, Food & Travel
Welcoming a new baby into the family can really rock a toddler’s world! In the past, I have written several posts about how to prepare your toddler for a new sibling before the baby is born. Today, I’m sharing 8 ways to make the transition as smooth as possible after the baby has already arrived….
As a new mom, I was very strict about bedtime routines. They were short, sweet and to the point. I did NOT want to be one of those parents that had to spend an hour in the kid’s rooms to get them to sleep. We’ve successfully had a quick bedtime routine for almost ten years…
Since being forced into starting distance learning with my kids a few weeks ago, I’ve found one thing that has helped bring a lot of happiness to our days, and has helped avoid a lot of meltdowns. You know the ones I’m talking about. “This math is too haaaaaard” “This word was spelled differently yesterdaaaaaay” “I’ve…
When it comes to weeknight meals, there’s no family favorite quite like spaghetti. We’ve taken that traditional dinner recipe and added a little twist. Baked Spaghetti and meatballs is an easy favorite for every one in the family! The gooey melted cheese, the zesty Italian flavors and the perfect spicy meatballs go together to…
Pizza Casserole was an immediate favorite recipe, from the very first time I cooked it! That’s why I’m sharing this recipe with you today, as another installment in the Easy Family Favorites series! This recipe for Pizza Casserole was an instant family favorite! The two year old loves it, and my husband and I do…
Traditionally french toast is known as a breakfast food, but you’ll definitely want this sweet Strawberry French Toast served up for dessert. It’s rich and delicious and will make the perfect Valentine’s Day Dessert! INGREDIENTS: STRAWBERRY TOPPING 1 cup Frozen Whole Strawberries 2 tbsp. Sugar (+1 tbsp if you want it super sweet) 1 cup Heavy Cream ½…
Since this Summer looks like it will consist of a lot more staying home than any of us could have imagined, I thought I’d share some of the best family board games EVER. We’ve always been a board game family, but let’s be real – not all games are equally fun. While I will definitely…
As a new mom, I was very strict about bedtime routines. They were short, sweet and to the point. I did NOT want to be one of those parents that had to spend an hour in the kid’s rooms to get them to sleep. We’ve successfully had a quick bedtime routine for almost ten years…
During a lot of nationwide traumas, I have been able to keep my kids relatively uninformed. But the last few years, they’ve dealt with more than their fair share of traumatic events. We went through hurricane Harvey, which while stressful, thankfully we didn’t flood. Last year, the kids watched their house flood in real time,…
“Let your imagination run wild but not your children” – from the list of rules in the color factory This weekend my kids and I finally had a chance to visit the Color Factory here in Houston! It’s been on my list of things I want to do for what feels like FOREVER (or since…
Houston is such a fun city for families. If you live here and are wanting to find some exciting things to do with your family OR you are planning a visit to Houston, these are 100 of the best things you can do with your kids in Houston! This post has affiliate links First off,…
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