We finally have an easy system to declutter piles of paperwork! It’s super simple, and doesn’t include color coding or buying fancy labels. At one point, we were keeping and filing so much paperwork. It seemed as if we would have to buy a new filing box every year, which made my head spin. The… Read More Declutter Piles of Paperwork: Our System For Tossing and Filing
Pretty much every New Year’s Eve since having kids, I’ve turned down the idea of staying up til midnight to celebrate. If you’re a mom with young kids, I don’t even need to explain, because…you understand the meaning of “6am”! This New Year’s I’ve partnered with Domino’s® to show you how to have an awesome… Read More Relax at Home with Domino’s this New Year’s Eve
This post is sponsored by Baby Dove, but all opinions are my own. Let’s get real: Finding a routine for an 18-month-old is challenging, because they are so busy and have the shortest attention spans! This is my third time having a child this age, and I think it is one of the most tiring… Read More Routine for an 18-month-old with Baby Dove
Mamas, if there’s one thing thats been worth some effort, it’s getting my kids to help with chores. There are plenty of chores for 5 year olds around our house, even though I didn’t start till recently. I’m guilty of not expecting enough of my kids because I’ve been a human vacuum for 5 years.… Read More 15 Chores For 5 Year Olds That Are Actually Helpful
This Christmas I decided to attempt making a DIY burlap advent calendar! Originally I was looking into buying a wooden advent calendar on Etsy, but I really didn’t want a big bulky one right now. My brother and I grew up opening one of those chocolate calendars, and honestly my kids would be just as… Read More Easy DIY Burlap Advent Calendar
When I was a first time mom to be, I planned on having a non medicated birth to see what it was like. Having an epidural was more of a last resort idea for me. I am also terrified of needles and the thought of an epidural really scared me! I had questions like, “Does… Read More Does An Epidural Hurt? What It Feels Like Before And After Birth.
Getting all 3 of my kids to nap at the same time every day is one of the best routines in our home. That hour or two of quiet is sheer bliss and yes, I do love my kids but 6:30 am to 7:30 pm is a LONG day. I’m sure you understand! I’ve had… Read More How We Get 3 Kids To Nap At The Same Time Every Day
I had so much fun making this list of gifts for 3 year old girls, but it was hard to cut myself off! My daughter is really into pink (big surprise, I know), and everything on this list is something little girls her age would be thrilled to get! These days are passing by too… Read More Gifts For 3 Year Old Girls: 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
To me, Christmas on a budget (and I mean a VERY small budget) is really stressful. I’m a stay at home mom and just can’t spend much money at Christmas. It would be easy to spend $500 (but I can’t) on gifts for our kids plus siblings and parents on both sides. There have been… Read More Christmas on a budget: How to make it special with less
Age 5 has been one of my favorites so far. My son has a wild imagination, gets really gets into sound effects, and his coordination is much better which means he can build and create a lot more alone. The best Christmas gifts for 5 year old boys are ones that they’ll use, and you know… Read More Best Christmas Gifts For 5 Year Old Boys: 2018 Guide
