Encouragement for Parenting, marriage and family life.
It’s easy to stress out about how imperfect we are as mothers and forget that we are already great mamas for our kids! We get stuck comparing ourselves to other moms, thinking we need to do everything like them (or they need to do everything like us) in order to be a good mom and…
Cleaning the house is one of the most time consuming things in a mother's life. It doesn't help that while we clean, we also usually have kids running after us making messes or trying to steal our cleaning tools. That's why I've compiled these house cleaning hacks to help all of us have an easier time tidying up and keeping things neat as well! The secret to a clean house The first we all need to do, is get rid of clutter. It is impossible ...
When I made the LEGO inspired Valentines for the kids in my son's class, I knew his sister would want something equally cute and fun for her classmates. Since my daughter and I are both chocolate lovers, I decided on chocolate rocks and a cute quote to go with them! this post has affiliate links My daughter is in preschool, so there's a chance that some of the other kids in her class haven't come across chocolate rocks yet. I'm looking ...
"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 it arrived last Fall), and we made it happen on Saturday. I wondered if Saturday would feel *too busy* or if I'd feel rushed along because there were so many people. ...
The bad thing about going out to dinner and a movie on Valentine's day, is that every one else is doing it. Meaning, you are going to have to wait in long lines, and feel rushed because you know others are waiting for the table. Don't get me wrong, I love dinner and a movie as much as the next gal, but I thought it would be good to have a HUGE list of other ideas to choose from. Lots of different ways to celebrate the holiday with tons of date ...
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 cup Diced Fresh Strawberries (if desired) FRENCH ...
Becoming an older sibling can be a huge transition for toddlers. To make the process a bit easier, you can start preparing before the new baby is even born. I'm sharing 5 of the ways we helped prepare our little boy to be a new big sibling before his sister was born. If your baby is already here be sure to check out these tips to help your toddler adjust after the new baby is already here. This post contains affiliate links. Photo credit: ...
This is such a fun (and easy) Christmas gift idea. It smells absolutely amazing and feels great on the skin too! We always talk about stocking stuffers for kids, but what about the women in your life? They need Gingerbread sugar scrub! This post has affiliate links to help you find the ingredients fast! Time: 10 minutes Makes:16 oz. Ingredients 1 cup Pure Cane Sugar 1½ cup Brown Sugar ¾ cup Organic Virgin Coconut ...
Bedtime can be a huge challenge for many families. Instead of a peaceful time slowly preparing for sleep together, it can mean toddler tantrums, tears and more than a little bit of chaos. When my kids were younger bedtime started out CRAZY - but then I figured out a few things that made everything a whole lot easier. How to prevent toddler tantrums at bedtime How to get your toddler to put on pajamas without a fight This is usually ...
This festive time of year calls for DESSERTS!!! I am in love with this recipe for holiday Rolo pretzel bark. And not just because when people hear my last name they ask if we own the Rolo brand (hint: we don't). Our last name is pronounced the same way as the candy, but we have an extra L and no candy-owning bragging rights *tears*. Yields: 6-8 servings INGREDIENTS 12 oz bag dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon ...
