I know that we hear so much about the “dangers” of comparing our children, but it’s really not all horrible. I understand being sensitive to our little one’s self-esteem and accepting them unconditionally, but I’m not afraid to say that it’s okay to compare your kids. Compare them to their siblings, compare them to their… Read More It’s Totally Normal to Compare Your Kids
This post has been sponsored by Kellogg’s. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Before I became a mom, I never dreamed that I would devote so much time to thinking about kid’s snacks! Regardless of where we’re headed each day, my thoughts are constantly consumed with what my little ones are going to eat.… Read More What to Look for When Shopping for Kid’s Snacks
Thank you House Foods for sponsoring this post. Do you have a picky eater? I always hear stories about kids who will only eat chicken nuggets and french fries and I think about how frustrating that must be for their parents! I know that everyone’s lives are busy, especially with the start of school quickly… Read More How to Get Your Picky Eater to Try New Foods
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyAmericanFlatbreadPizza #CollectiveBias Between busy schedules and crazy demands from work and school, it gets harder and harder for families to spend quality time together. After a long day of working and momming, you should have a stress-free pizza… Read More 10 Fun Dinner Activities to Help You Connect With Your Kids
This post is sponsored by Sweet PotaTOASTS but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Have you had sweet potato toast? It’s basically using slices of sweet potatoes instead of bread to make a tasty meal or snack. I can’t believe it took me this long, but I’m having too much fun trying… Read More Quick and Yummy Breakfast: 5-Minute Sweet Potato Toast
Raise your hand if you like free books! Me, me, me! As a kindergarten teacher, I am incredibly passionate about developing literacy skills in young children. The earlier kids are exposed to letters and words, the better they’re able to grasp reading concepts as they get older. Reading a variety of books to your baby… Read More Have FREE Books Mailed to Your Child Every Month
Before I even had kids, I knew that I wanted to create a Montessori playroom in our home! I studied the Montessori method in college and have always loved how it fosters a child’s inquisitive nature. This post is sponsored by Monti Kids, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. What is… Read More How to Set up a Montessori Playroom at Home
Do you feel like the holidays sneak up on you every year? I know that I do! I always have these grand plans to take festive family photos and send holiday cards to all of our loved ones. Then for one reason or another (kids, cooking, cleaning), I never get my life together in time… Read More Get a Head Start on Holiday Cards with Basic Invite
In a lot of my food posts, I talk about my obsession with meal planning! I love sitting down each week and deciding exactly what my family is going to eat. And although I really do enjoy cooking, I’m realistic about my energy levels every night. I usually put frozen meals in my plan (or… Read More Healthy Frozen Meals That Your Family Will Love
Over the years, I’ve learned that it’s incredibly beneficial to teach children mindfulness! It’s something that I aim for personally as an adult and have always tried to instill in my daughters and my students. This post is sponsored by Moms Meet and Zafooz, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. What… Read More Why is it Important to Teach Children Mindfulness?
