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! This includes many unicorn gifts, as well as pink and purple gifts for girls! My daughter is really into pink AND unicorns (big surprise, I know). These days are passing by too quickly and it’s so fun to watch them… Read More Gifts For 3 Year Old Girls: 2019 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
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My husband and I decided to do a no spend month because we had been too lax with our spending and were dipping into our savings each month. Not good. I’m a stay at home mom raising 3 kids, and my husband is a resident doctor so there’s not a lot left over after bills.… Read More No Spend Month: How to get your spending under control
Today we survived two hours in the waiting room with a toddler, and I about lost my marbles. As in, we almost left. After waiting for 50 minutes with 3 kids under 5 in the first waiting area, I kind of stormed over to the check in asking how much longer it might be and… Read More Waiting room with a toddler: Tips for long doctor appointments
