Confession time: I don't play with my kids enough. The problem with playtime is, I'm a visual person, and I like to be able to see results at the end of a day or task. After cleaning the dishes, I ...
Archives for April 2015
Girls Night Ideas For Moms
Finding time for a girls night post-kids is nothing short of a challenge! My husband and I started something new with another couple that has been really fun for everyone! After we get all the kids in ...
Why You Should Still Call The Police If You See A Child Alone In The Car
Have you seen the article going around about the 3 moms whose lives were derailed because they had left their children/babies alone in the car for a few minutes? It seems to be popping up everywhere ...
5 Ways to Cut Household Expenses
It seems like we are always looking for ways to cut household expenses. It amazes me how much money it costs just to get by in life, but these tips are awesome ways to make it cost a bit less for your ...
To Unfriend Or Not {Online Selling Gone Horribly Wrong}
Wow. Who would've thought so much debate, laughter and even pain could've been sparked by one simple post about Jamberry (and similar businesses). I have been reading a lot of what is being written ...
Teaching Children Problem Solving Skills
In our world of entitled kids, teaching children problem solving skills is just one way to help them to be more independent and resilient. As we allow our kids to think critically, they can more ...
Learning to be Content
Contentment. It's something I've struggled with for awhile. Our family is definitely in a place of transitions. We're a family of 4 living in a 2 bedroom apartment (on the 3rd story), we share ...
5 Ways to Save Big on Baby Clothes
Kids can be quite expensive, and of course their clothing is no exception. I've had two children, and bought gifts for countless baby showers, but I still find myself surprised at the sky-high prices ...
Child Abuse Prevention
Even good parents need to know about and teach their kids some things about child abuse. We are raising kids in a world where, they will most likely come in contact with abuse at some point in their ...
Free The Captives – 5K
Next Saturday morning (april 11, 2015) Free the Captives is hosting a 5k Run/Walk in Houston to raise awareness about human trafficking and fighting it in Houston. If you are in the ...