When my daughter started middle school, she was the only one in her friend circle without a phone. As parents, we weren't convinced we needed to buy our child her first cell phone till several months passed. Finally, on her 12th birthday, we surprised her with a small coupon, stuck on the back of her birthday card, to redeem for her first phone. We still weren't over the moon about her owning her own cellphone but a few things we did, did make ...
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Last Minute Gift Ideas For Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is next week (May 7th-12th) and if you're stumped on what to get your child's teacher, I'm here to help! Last Minute Gift Ideas For Teacher Appreciation Week Every teacher I've spoken to has unanimously agreed that a handmade card and a heartfelt note is always treasured. Here are some more fun ideas: For the Preschool or Kindergarten teacher This colorful, homemade, pen/pencil holder will grace his/her table with ...
Every Penny Counts…Saving For A Better Future.
I've heard one too many Moms complain that they're unable to take a vacation with their family because it's just way too expensive. And then right after the conversation head off to the mall to indulge in another bag full of clothes that will only sit in the closet anyway! Saving is not a bad word. Nor is saving hard. Never look at trying to save the big buckeroos when you start. Begin small and then slowly work your way up by ...
Quick Breakfast-On-The-Go Ideas
I love that summer is right around the corner and the kids will be home for three months. We love to plan activities for each day, trying to ensure we save the outdoor fun when it's a little cooler, you know what that's like if you live in Texas. While I start planning out the fun, I also remind myself that I need to make sure I service the car. The last thing we need is a car problem on a day we have things planned. Oh and yes, penciling in ...
How to enjoy an affordable Disney vacation
Ask most families and they will tell you that Disney is on their travel bucket list especially if they have young children. As the years pass, a Disney vacation has become more expensive but that does not mean it's time to scratch it off your bucket list. And yes, work commitments are numerous but there are ways you can delegate work out, use a customizable mass email service that can integrate with your Google apps, email and drive, to cut ...
What you need to know about the Zika virus (+ An infographic and videos you will want to share!)
About a month ago, my son signed up to be a cub scout and went on his first camp out the weekend right after his first meeting. Needless to say, I packed practically the whole store, not knowing what to expect but knowing one thing for sure, that the mosquitos at camp are ruthless! . This is a sponsored post in partnership with The Motherhood on behalf of Texas Department of State Health Services. This post has been updated with ...
What to do when your baby has colic
"What to do when your baby has colic" is sponsored by the Role Mommy Writer's Network. All opinions are 100% my own. It was a week or so after Dottie was born and I had just finished nursing her. As per routine, getting her to burp followed next but this evening instead of burping and falling asleep she just kept crying shrieking as if something was hurting her somewhere. Naturally, as first-time parents, we were scared. The only thing ...
