Just because we're all staying apart, doesn't mean there aren't fun things to do around the city. Our Summer has mostly consisted of bike rides, books and board games. BUT I've been researching ...
How to teach your kids to have fun by themselves
Getting a toddler to play quietly for 30 minutes (or more) every day does seem a bit like magic doesn’t it? I can still vividly remember having two wild and crazy toddler on my hands, and for a long ...
Slow Cooker Carne Asada Street Tacos
There's something so incredibly tasty about street tacos, isn't there? The meat is always packed full of flavor, and the toppings take them to another level. Even my picky little eaters will gobble ...
Favorite Story Books to Get Ready For Kindergarten
Do you have a little one getting ready to enter the wonderful world of elementary school? I put this list together the year my oldest went to Kindergarten. He's now an avid reader, and I think his ...
Better Than Monopoly – Family Board Games That Don’t Suck
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 ...
How much time does it take to make money blogging
When I first started blogging - over 15 years ago - no one was "making money blogging". People kept online journals and got excited if a stranger left a comment. But over the last few years, the ...
Dog Pregnancy Announcement Ideas
Announcing your pregnancy is just the first of many exciting milestones during your pregnancy. So you definitely want to make this a fun one! Depending on the time of year, your announcement might ...
Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs
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 ...
8 Ways to Help a Toddler adjust to the new baby
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, ...
8 Gift Ideas for the New Big Brother or New Big Sister
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 8 meaningful gifts to give the new big ...