It wasn’t until I had 3 kids of my own that I attempted to make this low sugar strawberry freezer jam for the first time. I’m a personal fan of the fresh strawberry flavor and bright pink color. Plus it’s SO easy to make! My dad always told me it was, but somehow I didn’t… Read More Super Easy Low Sugar Strawberry Freezer Jam
If you are looking for a healthy homemade snack to hand out to your kids, look no more! These peanut butter power balls are packed with oats, creamy peanut butter, chia seeds, honey, and chocolate chips. (Yes, chocolate should be it’s own food group. I agree!) We had gotten into a bad rut at my… Read More Peanut Butter Power Balls With Chia & Chocolate
My oldest will be 7 soon, and it’s interesting to me that it wasn’t until recently that I started to hear the phrase, “Mom I’m bored”. Especially during quiet time when he was tired of reading or playing alone. He’d slump on a chair and look as though I should offer my pity. But of… Read More “Mom, I’m bored” Why Boredom Is Good For Kids And How To Respond
If you are anything like most first time homeschool moms, you may be wondering how much time it takes to homeschool your preschooler each day. For some reason, the pressure can feel unrealistically high when you are just starting! You don’t have a sense of normal yet, and the sense of “messing it up” feels… Read More How Much Time Should Preschool Take Each Day At Home
Weird times we live in right now, especially when you are pregnant. Since no one in the country is allowed to gather in groups, childbirth classes are getting cancelled or pushed back. But birth classes are one thing you don’t want to skip…trust me! The great news is that you can take a prenatal course… Read More Why You Should Consider Pulling Curls Online Childbirth Class (From A Labor And Delivery Nurse)
When it comes to planning birthday parties, I’d rather have a family party over planning a big party any day. And now that we are kind of forced to be distant for a while, home birthday parties with family are the only option! If you want to have a big party and spend lots of… Read More Ways To Make A Home Birthday Party Special With Just Family
When my son was two, we lived in a tiny little apartment in a city where snow was constant all winter. We also had a new baby, so we stayed home a lot. My husband installed a pair of gymnastics rings in the hallway of our apartment, and my 2 year old would hold on… Read More How To Install Indoor Gymnastics Rings For Toddlers
This week staying at home just got real for everyone. Most public places are closed, church has been cancelled indefinitely, stores are out of canned food and toilet paper, and we are not doing play dates. We homeschool, so thankfully our school routine will be pretty much unchanged at a time where everyone is experiencing… Read More How To Talk To Your Kids About Why You Have To Stay Home
If you’re a stay at home mom with young kids, it’s highly likely that you have felt slightly depressed or lonely at some point. I know I have. It’s natural to put your children’s needs before your own, and necessary most of the time when they are babies and toddlers. Our to do list grows… Read More 5 Simple Things Stay At Home Moms Should Do To Avoid Feeling Depressed
Beware, this is about to get personal! I don’t exactly consider myself “postpartum” anymore…my youngest is nearly 3. Even still, my bladder control got so much worse after my last pregnancy. I couldn’t sneeze, run, or go to a trampoline park without leaking. Like many moms, I thought panty liners were my long term solution.… Read More How To Stop Peeing Your Pants After Kids: The Mutu System
