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…
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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…
FAMILY SUMMER VACATION IDEAS YOU SHOULD TRY AT LEAST ONCE!
With the warm weather and the kids being out of school, summer is one of the best times to book a vacation experience for your family. While many people have specific destinations in mind, there are so many other avenues to explore when it comes to travel. In fact, there are several family summer vacation…
DAILY SUMMER ROUTINE FOR KIDS
When school ends, the normal day to day routines you once kept may fall by the wayside. In fact, they can be downright impossible to follow. The truth is though, maintaining a daily summer routine for kids is important and while it may not be as strict as your school day routine, it still needs…
TIPS TO BECOME A MORE INTENTIONAL PARENT
Being a more intentional parent is really the best way to connect with your kids. While some people see parenting as more of a job than anything else, that doesn’t really seem accurate. In fact, parenting should be seen more as a relationship that takes self-sacrifice, thought, love and intentionality than a job. This means…
