If your child’s behavior hints that Christmas is overwhelming, you know you will need to pay attention and do everything you can to avoid a stressful Christmas. Christmas Eve and Christmas day can be an overload with all the gifts, excitement, indulgent food, one too many sugar cookies (especially if they’re as good as these no-spread…
Struggling with figuring out what gender-neutral Christmas gifts to give this year? Are tight finances limiting options for your holiday gift-giving? There are ways you can cut the costs of giving gifts at Christmas that allow you to stay within your budget. Read on to learn how you can give gifts that won’t break the…
When the aroma of Apple Coffee Cake Muffins wafts through my home, you can’t help but feel that warm, fuzzy feeling. You know how there are some aromas that automatically make you feel comforted and at peace? For me it’s those cinnamony aromas mixed with a hint of Fall spice that just gets me. And…
My children are blessed with an amazing Grandma and Grandpa. Both live in India and it has been over three years since the kids have spent time with them. And as Grandparents Day draws closer, we’re so thankful for technology that makes it easy for us to keep in touch. True, it’s not the same,…
Practically every home has this one Christmas staple each year- candy canes! This year would you consider including this candy cane poem with each candy cane you pass out? This simple poem is a sweet reminder of why we celebrate Christmas. Yes, we celebrate a birthday, Jesus’ birthday, but it is more than all of…
Waiting can be hard for a child, and I’ve noticed this is more so during the holidays or special occasions. Waiting for that turkey to be done just right can test a child’s patience, and before you jump onto Google to look for free Thanksgiving activities for kids, check out my free Thanksgiving coloring pages. …
Almost every kid in the world, at some point, begs their parents to get them a pet. However, most parents only think about the added responsibility that they will have to handle, not knowing that it can teach their children many lessons that they will not be able to teach by themselves. Yes, it’s important…
If you love Greek or Mediterranean flavors, you will have to try my stuffed green pepper recipe. This is by far one of my favorite kid-approved green pepper recipes. Stuffed green peppers are incredibly easy to make. It didn’t take long for this no-fuss dinner feature to quickly became family-approved, after the first bite, amidst…
Virtual learning, over the past year, had kids on screens for long periods of time and once school was done, many went back to their tablets, ipads/computers to wind down with their favorite games. So yes, the past number of months has seen a screentime overload in many households. “Screen-free activities” is a popular term…
My husband and kids are not fans of even slightly overripe bananas. I have to admit, there was a time, many years ago, when all the overripe bananas would find their way in the trash. I know, I feel horrible about that now. Thankfully being introduced to several ripe banana recipes has changed all that….
