Our little guy LOVES John Deere tractors, so I knew he needed John Deere Valentine’s to give out— nothing from the dollar store would work for his preschool class this year! And, as long as I’m making valentines for him, I’m happy to offer them as a free printable for you, too! Before I get […]
Transitioning Babies from Co-sleeping to their own crib: Babies 3 & 4
I was at the dollar store the other day with all four of our kids ages 2, 4, 5 and 7. The cashier looked at them and then looked at me and said “are you a nanny?” After turning 35 last week I gladly took her remark as a compliment that I must look WAY […]
Easy Halloween Treat Jars with Cut up Balloons & Mason Jars!
Quite frankly I wasn’t quite ready to tackle a Halloween craft yet, but let’s face it, Halloween candy has been out since August. So this year I’ve decided: I’m not going to fight it! We have four kids ages 2-7 and holidays are a lot of fun to celebrate with them, so why not start […]
10 Ways to make life with sick kids easier
Life with sick kids can be really difficult. Keeping them comfortable, wondering if you should take them in or not, trying to keep them hydrated, trying to take care of other kids and not let them get sick, taking time off of work. It can all be a lot, especially if the illness drags on for […]
25 Cool & Useful Christmas Gift Ideas from Amazon Prime for under $15
Whether you’re looking for Christmas gift ideas before Thanksgiving or with three days to go until Christmas, the good news is that there is still plenty of time to order any of these gifts from Amazon Prime. Going to the store and buying gifts this time of year is great, ordering them from the comfort of your […]
Toddlers to teens: tips for successful bedtimes
This is part of a series on getting kids to bed at night and keeping them in their rooms. To read the first part of the article, please click here. Maureen is a stay at home mom and here are her best bedtime tips from years of experience! I have a feeling I’m the one […]