To Disney or not to Disney? That is the question for many families. Ok, not for me, because I love Disney and as a former Cast Member, I clutch my Mickey ears in aghast when someone suggests NOT to Disney. Assuming you have decided “To Disney,” the next question is Disneyland or Disney World? Ask …
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Why we need to embrace Self-Care Daily When I was first a mom my goal was to be a Super Mom, I did everything, from baking to making jams. I would conquer all. I went to playgroups, daily trips and I believed that the more I did for my girls the better mom I would …
Reading and storytelling for toddlers are both amazing ways to give your kids the best start on the road to a lifelong love of language and books. One of the very best parts of my day is when I get to crawl in next to our 3-year-old for reading and storytime. No matter what the …
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Have you ever wondered how to plan a first birthday party or are you a first-time mom? This guide will help you through the journey of 1st birthday planning. This post will also include theme ideas. How do you celebrate a Baby’s First Birthday There are several ways to celebrate a child’s first birthday. It …
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Between the months of November and January, if you ask a friend how he or she is doing, the response is almost always, “busy”, “stressed” or “you know, hanging in there” (at least here in the US). Somehow, holidays meant to focus on thankfulness and redemption are now about rushing, doing, purchasing, and stressing. What …
Power struggles? Another breakdown? Suddenly, flinging myself down smack dab in the middle of the hallway screaming seemed like a dynamic idea. With complete clarity, I understood why children choose this path of emotional release. How many times do you engage in power struggles over what your children will wear? Even the best of children …
Inside: Want to know how to have a more independent, polite, and responsible toddler? Here’s the scoop on the top healthy habits for toddlers that will help you get there, plus a cheat sheet that you can download! One day I while I was dropping my daughter off at daycare, as we were walking to …
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Positive life lessons to teach our kids. Some people have to learn lessons in life the hard way. Either by trying and failing or by getting caught cheating on a test. At a very early age as parents, we should be teaching our little ones simple and basic life lessons that will begin shaping and …
Credit cards probably aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think of your children, but the way they hear you talk about money will have a significant impact on their financial future. Discussing credit cards with your kids in the right way will help them use credit more effectively and avoid common …
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4 Tips To Fix Overwhelm By Motherhood It was the end of the day. I was pretty new at this “mom of two” thing. I was dragging myself through our bed time routine. It was just me and the kids since my husband was out of town for work. While reading a book to my …
