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3 DIY Sensory Play Recipes

March 6, 2017 By Heidi Rega 1 Comment

These DIY sensory play recipes are perfect for fidgety kids to make and play with! Using only a few ingredients you'll find in your pantry, it's time to whip up these easy batches of homemade flubber, foam dough and slime! I love the fun twist you can add to to the slime!

Do you need a foolproof way to keep the attention of your busy, sensory-demanding little ones that doesn’t involve screen time? How about an activity that’s engaging, fun, and sensory friendly? Seems like a tall order. What if you could achieve that lofty goal without even taking a trip to the store? I know it seems impossible, […]

Filed Under: ASD, DIY, Recipes, Toddler Playtime, Toys, Young Kids

Thirteen Reasons Why Book Club Discussion

March 3, 2017 By Meredith 12 Comments

We love reading and we love sharing it with fellow readers and reading fans online! Join us here for our virtual book club! The best part? No showering required. Roll in in your jammies whenever suits you and join us this month! We're glad you're here and have SO much to say about our Thirteen Reasons Why book club discussion questions!

Can you feel it, friends? That nudge of Springtime in the air? With this wild weather we’ve been having, sometimes it feels like we’re already there! Regardless of the season, Carrie of Normal Level of Crazy and I are still hard at work enjoying our books, and as always, love chatting our latest read here […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

Then I Lost My Cheerleader

March 2, 2017 By Meredith 22 Comments

Struggling over the loss of someone? I lost my cheerleader and I get it. The heart and truth in this post will help you feel caught and loved--plus, I'll bet you've never thought of friendships this way!

Five years ago today, my mother took her exit from this earth. When she left, it hurt, in so very many ways. I write this not for those who knew her, nor those who stand on the sidelines, but for those who have been in these same painful shoes. Those who will understand that a […]

Filed Under: Grief, Mom Dying

5 Easy Steps to a Winning No-Baking Baking Party for Kids

February 27, 2017 By Anne Metz 2 Comments

Looking for the perfect DIY kids' birthday idea? Try this no-baking baking party that's sure to be a win--and with these easy-to-follow how-to steps, way easier than you might think! I LOVE this chef craft idea!

As a mom of triplet girls, two of the questions I hear most often are, “Do they look alike?” (not at all) and “Do they have different personalities?”. The answer to the last question is a loud yes with a capital Y! So as their 7th birthday approached, I was doubtful they’d be able to agree on what type […]

Filed Under: Birthdays, Cooking, DIY, Girlhood, Kid Birthday Parties, Young Kids

10 Sensory Fidgets for School-Age Children

February 24, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

Have a kiddo with sensory issues, SPD or ASD? You aren't alone! It's rough, but grab onto one (or several!) of these sensory fidgets to make your road a bit easier! These things REALLY work!

As we travel further along this road of sensory issues with my son (and now, to a lesser degree, with my daughter), we have learned a few things. Scratch that, we’ve sorted A LOT to managing these issues easier. I’ve shared many of them before: routine is our best friend, go light on Trick or Treating, learn […]

Filed Under: ASD, Mommy's Favorites, Preschool, Saving Money, School, Young Kids

The 4 Essential Plumbing Tools Your Household Needs

February 23, 2017 By Lindsay H 30 Comments

Tired of pricey calls to the plumber? No need to make them any more! Grab these four essential plumbing tools. With them on hand, your household will stay up and running and you'll save a ton of money! I never even know the third tool existed for home use!

***Thank you to Liquid-Plumr for sponsoring this post so I can tell you about the essential plumbing tools your household needs. All opinions are my own.*** Today we are going to talk about the things most people never discuss… plumbing. More specifically, toilets and drains. These two things are constant sources of issue in our house, especially with […]

Filed Under: Cleaning, Homemaking, Messy House

Top 6 Tips to Help Your Baby Sleep

February 20, 2017 By Amy Waltermyer 45 Comments

Desperate to help your baby sleep so you can snag some sanity, new moms? No worries! These 6 smart tips directly from a Sleep Consultant will get you and baby going in the right--very restful!--direction in no time! I would never have thought of #5--genius!

I am a mom of three. My older two kiddos are 8 and 10 years old, so I, like, totally have this mom thing down. Well…okay, if we’re being honest, I’m still learning daily, by the minute. But, with two older kids who NAILED sleeping as infants (I’m talking sleeping straight through the night by three months and taking […]

Filed Under: Babies, Health, Naptime, Sleeping Children, Young Kids

Celebrate Mardi Gras with these Recipes

February 16, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

Looking for a fun way to spice up your February? Celebrate Mardi Gras, National Sticky Bun Day and Valentines Day with these fun ideas! It's a family date night that everyone will love--and you'll swoon over the recipes for the Bourbon Smash cocktail and the Warm Sticky Bun Pudding dessert--YUM!!

***Thank you to Grand Lux Cafe for hosting my family and sponsoring this post so I can tell you about this fun way to celebrate Mardi Gras!*** Despite the low temps putting a chill on things, there are lots of fun things to celebrate in February. Valentines Day, of course, but don’t forget about Mardi […]

Filed Under: Escapism, Holidays, Recipes, Vacations

San-J Mongolian Chicken Takeout Fake Out

February 13, 2017 By Meredith 8 Comments

Busy day with no time to cook? No sweat! Try this Mongolian Chicken Takeout Fake Out Recipe for a family-friendly dinner that's super-quick, easy and DELICIOUS! I love this idea for healthy, nutritious side dish too!

***Thank you to San-J for sponsoring this blog post so I could share my honest opinion of their sauces and this recipe for Mongolian Chicken takeout fake out with all of you!*** You’ve been running full tilt since your alarm jolted you out of bed. Virtually nothing has gone as planned and you’ve felt like you […]

Filed Under: Cooking, Recipes

Budget-Friendly DIY Beauty Hacks

February 10, 2017 By Suzanne Brown 4 Comments

Tight on money and time, but still need some pampering, mama? No worries! These budget-friendly DIY beauty hacks bring the spa to YOU for pennies! Go on, mama--get your spa day on and feel fancy! I LOVE the shower idea--would never have thought of this one!

When was the last time you got to the spa? Yeah, me too. These days it’s not exactly in the budget…time or money wise. But that doesn’t mean you can’t pamper yourself at home. With these budget-friendly DIY beauty hacks you can make yourself look and feel good all month long. Frugal, time-conscience, and fun, these hacks are perfect […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, DIY, Girlhood, Mommy Time, Saving Money

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