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…
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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…
30 RAINY DAY ACTIVITIES FOR TODDLERS
When the rain keeps you and your toddlers indoors, it can be difficult to keep them entertained. After all, toddlers have a lot of energy. While the rain has the ability to put a damper on some of the fun outdoor adventures you can participate in with your little one, there are several rainy day…
CAMPING HACKS FOR FAMILIES
There is almost nothing better than a fun family camping trip – even in your own back yard! When many people think camping, they think of the fun-filled days at the river, lazy afternoons relaxing in a hammock, spending the evening roasting marshmallows and telling stories around the fire and then snuggling into a cozy…
A PARENT’S GUIDE TO SPORTS – 5 TIPS FOR SPORTS PARENTS
Most parents can be considered productive contributors to their children’s lives when it comes to sports. However, the truth is, if you want your kids to feel good about themselves and maintain a healthy outlook when it comes to sports, they need your help. Parents are a vital part of the way their children see…
