Home gyms have become popular, especially for busy moms who often struggle to find the time or the money to commit to investing in a monthly fitness center membership. Home gym must-haves are incredibly easy to put into place! Home gyms can save money, allow moms to work out at their convenience, avoid hassles like…
As the school year winds down, kids are counting down for a summer of FUN! I’m all about making those memories without breaking the bank and if you’re like me, you will appreciate all the kids’ summer bucket list ideas outlined in the printable below. And yes, knowing your kids will want to add a…
On your next movie night, before looking for “the nearest Banana Split near me”, make a quick run to your local grocery store and get everything you need to make your own. Why? You can customize your Banana Split Sundae. Add extra toppings Get more bang for your buck Have an extra serving! With Universal…
The best presents are the ones that people will use, but might not splurge on for themselves. When you buy items that people enjoy eating or using up, you check off every box of great gift-giving. You will make the recipient happy when they open your gift and see that you took deep thought in…
Buying a new house is exciting but, in many ways, can be overwhelming too. Every new homeowner needs a New House Checklist to help keep things on track. There are a few things that have to be done before you move in. And others that can wait till after your family steps foot into the…
My youngest is a first grader and no, she has not attended in-person school this whole year. I’m so thankful she has been blessed with a teacher who has made virtual schooling and the whole learn-at-home experience a fun, interactive one. With summer a few short weeks away, I’ve been prepping to find ways to…
My friend was exasperated. No matter what she tried, she just couldn’t get her daughter to read. Her daughter would pick up a book, flip through a few pages, put the book down, and then run off to play. She would associate reading with school work and that would flip the switch off. This post…
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd every year. Start a new family tradition this year! Celebrate Earth day with fun Earth Day activities like an Earth Day Scavenger Hunt! It’s a day set aside to encourage people to stop, reflect and find ways to protect, support, and conserve our planet. We need to raise…
One of the roles a parent plays is to teach children essential skills, to ensure they grow up to be adults who can handle the day-to-day activities of life, independently and successfully! It is vitally important that parents think about skills that children need to know, in order to survive the older years, especially as…
As a mom, you often find yourself driving your kids somewhere every day, whether it’s to school, piano practice, the dentist’s office, or grandma’s house. It can be a fun adventure or a frantic rush to a certain destination with multiple kids in the car, but finding ways, on the fly, to avoid distracted driving,…