As kids get older, parents get excited about not having to play the same games over and over again. (I don’t know about you, but I was pretty excited when we got past the Candy Land stage in our house!) Dice games for kids have many benefits! They can usually be played by any number…
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10 REASONS BEING A MOM IS AMAZING
Being a mom comes with a huge amount of responsibility. There have been several times I have found myself overwhelmed, needing a breather to take care of myself. While motherhood isn’t always easy, it is an amazing experience that I am grateful to have. 10 REASONS BEING A MOM IS AMAZING There are so many…
LETTER TO MY KIDS ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Dear Children, the first day of school is coming. In fact, it is so close that we have already started changing our routine back to fit in with busy school days and extracurriculars. Summer is almost over. Gone will be the days of a more relaxed schedule, and back will be the days of homework…
EATING TOGETHER – HOW THIS FAMILY TRADITION BENEFITS EVERYONE
Eating together is a family tradition that benefits everyone, for several reasons. Gathering around the table with my family is one of my most treasured times of the entire day. Our family dinner table is where everyone talks about the important things that are going on in their lives. We share the ups and downs…
DEAR DIFFICULT CHILD, I GET YOU AND I LOVE YOU
Dear Difficult Child, There have been many times I have watched you, the fire burning in your eyes as you tell your siblings to back off. I have to admit; I was not fully prepared for just how differently you would react to things than they do. While I am aware that all children are…
DEAR DAUGHTER, I WANT YOU TO MAKE MISTAKES
Dear Daughter, From the moment I found out I was pregnant with you, my life changed. From that very moment, I knew I loved you more than I ever thought it was possible to love anyone. The day you were born, I remember how your tiny fingers grasped onto mine and held on tight, the…
WHY I TAKE TIME FOR ME AND YOU SHOULD TOO
Between being a mom, running a business and taking care of a household, life can get busy. The problem is though if I do not take time for me, I quickly start to feel burnt out. I used to make excuses to not make myself a priority, after all giving myself permission to take a…
AN OPEN LETTER TO MY CHILDREN ON SUMMER BREAK
This page may contain affiliate links for your shopping convenience. The links help support the blog as we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you, our readers. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Dear Children, Summer break is finally here and while that is such a wonderful thing, there are a…
SUMMER CHORES FOR KIDS
Summer break means the kids will be spending more time at home. With all that time comes more of a mess. This time off is a great opportunity for involving your children in household duties. In fact, creating daily and weekly chores for your children will help teach them responsibility and give them a goal…
35+ BOREDOM BUSTERS TO KEEP KIDS BUSY THIS SUMMER
Boredom busters to keep kids busy this summer are critical. When summer break finally arrives, everyone is excited to get the festivities underway. It doesn’t take long however, for you to hear the dreaded words “I’m bored!”. After all, your children are used to a structured school day full of learning and friends and now…
