It’s time for these Halloween Tips: Costumes, Decor and More! We just brought up the Halloween costume box (yes, I have a box of Halloween costumes from years-gone-by) and I’m inspired to share ways to make Halloween a little bit easier this year… Halloween Tips: Costumes, Decor and More! Do-it-yourself Halloween costumes are frugal and fabulous. Which is…
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5 Potty Training Tips
If you have a child ready to ditch diapers then these 5 Potty Training Tips are a must-read. My girls trained easily. My son took FOREVER. Each child is different. The most important take away is this BONUS TIP: keep it positive. For you. And for the kids. Never shame or give in to frustration. As…
Conversation Starters With Your Kids
I put together a list of Conversation Starters With Your Kids because I know getting kids to talk around the dinner table is like pulling teeth. I gotta say #3 is the money-maker…kids are always up for telling you bad stuff other kids’ have done. 🙂 Conversation Starters With Your Kids Tell me 3 good things…
5 Family Outdoor Activities and Adventures
These 5 Family Outdoor Activities and Adventures are low-budget and high on fun for the whole family. We are active on the weekends (everyone should be right?!) and family adventures are great ways to spend time together. I’m including some tips for all-ages (so no excuses if you have a baby or a teen) —…
Find a Music Teacher Using the National Music Teacher Directory
Find a Music Teacher Using the National Music Teacher Directory and make your life easier. I wish I had known about the National Music Teacher Directory when I was looking for a guitar teacher for my daughter. I wanted her to take music lessons…but didn’t know where to start… Why music lessons?… Music lessons provide…
DIY No-Sew Pouch
This DIY no-sew pouch has so many possibilities. You can use it as a DIY make up bag or ear phone case. Best part is that you upcycle a sock (you know you have all those lonely socks – no longer in a pair – left at the bottom of your laundry basket – this…
5 Tips To Promote Kids’ Creativity
These 5 Tips To Promote Kids’ Creativity will help engage kids’ creative sides (as well as help you cheer lead them to be life long creators). Why should parents promote creativity in kids? Well, it’s creative (which allows you to be productive and artistic — both at the same time). It requires focus (short spurts…
Kids’ Olympics Ideas
These Kids’ Olympic Ideas using things you already have around your home is great Olympic fun. Think: Olympic theme party or just as a backyard boredom buster for an Olympic afternoon outside. The handy thing is…all of these Kids’ Olympics Ideas use “ingredients” you already have on hand! Disclosure: I am a P&Gmom ambassador. As…
65 Must Watch Disney Films | Disney Movies List
From Pinocchio to Zootopia here are 65 Must Watch Disney Films | Disney Movies List. To say this is an Ultimate Disney movie list is an understatement (so many good Disney movies – this list could go on and on!) but it is a good start to ideas for family movie night… 65 Must Watch Disney Films |…
Easter Crafts For Kids
Easter Crafts For Kids are sure-fire boredom busters for Easter weekend. From dying Easter eggs to making an Easter basket to figuring out what to do with those broken egg shells (one always breaks right?)…I have some fun Easter Crafts for Kids to keep lil’ ones busy… Easter Crafts For Kids One of our most…
DIY Initial Craft For Kids
I created this DIY Initial Craft For Kids as an indoor birthday party idea. Turned out to be a pretty decent Saturday afternoon arts ‘n crafts activity for my 5 year old boy. Using stuff you probably have in your art closet already, the lil’ ones in your life can also make this DIY Initial…
20 Travel Activities To Keep Kids Busy
These 20 Travel Activities To Keep Kids Busy are kid-tested (and parent approved) ways to bust boredom when your kids have to sit in one spot during travel. From airplanes to cars to buses kids can get restless being stuck in their seats so check out these ideas on keeping kids busy while you travel… 20…