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Invitation to Paint: Easy Toddler Painting with Paint Sticks and Toys
When's the last time someone invited you to do something with them? "Would you join me?" That's a powerful phrase, right there, for sure. There's something about an open invitation that brings out the best in people, especially in toddlers. An invitation to a toddler...
How to Use a 5-Day Spending Freeze to Reach Your Financial Goals
Let me tell you a little secret. I'm a spender at heart. And oh boy, my natural inclination toward spending gets me in a whole heap of trouble sometimes. Can you relate? If you're a chronic spender like me, I've got a challenge for you, my friend. Are you ready to...
Toddler Sleep Battles: 3 Secrets for Moms in Survival Mode
Are you smack dab in the middle of toddler sleep battles? Maybe your little one has previously been a rock-star sleeper and recently started having trouble falling and staying asleep. Or, if you're like me, sleep has always been a bone of contention with your child....
Family Road Trip Survival Tips (10 Screen-Free Activities to Try!)
I'm a hard core road-tripper. Yep, I'm one of "those people" who just like to get in the car and drive. Why? To me it's all about connection and adventure. Long car trips just help the whole family to slow down, take a breath, explore... and unplug from technology....
3 Hands On Games to Teach Colors with Mega Bloks
I love teaching my toddler at home! So far, we've got the numbers 1-10 pretty set. My little dude knows triangles, circles, and squares. Plus he's got a swoon-worthy ABC song down pat. Learning colors, however? Colors are a whole different story! Why is it so...
Clever Solutions to Create a Kids Schedule that Works!
Inside: Left reeling from the chaos that happened in your home today? Mama, you might need a kids schedule or routine. The good news is that it's totally doable! Getting your children on a daily routine isn't just for the supermom down the street. Forget about her,...
4 Reasons Why You Should Be Shopping At Aldi
Does your grocery bill seem to eat up too much of your budget each month? Maybe you tried couponing and became burnt out (that's me!), or perhaps you're just tired of the endless and overwhelming product options at your big box grocery store. Let me ask you...have you...
Baobab Blast Toddler Antioxidant Smoothie
Has your household been feeling under the weather lately? Mine sure has, and I'm so ready to get myself and my family back in good health! Time for some good ol' antioxidants! I've doctored up my standard toddler smoothie with the antioxidant-packed power of baobab...
Creative Ways to Think BIG and Expand Your Kids’ Horizons
It’s Week 6 in our Think Like a Teacher Series! What's the last thing you did with your kids that made them say "Wow!"? Have the daily ins and outs of parenting have kept your vision small and your focus narrow? This week I'm going to give you inspiration to help you...
Two Week Menu Planner FREE PRINTABLE
So, one of my big goals for the New Year is to be WAY more consistent with menu planning. Right now, my plan usually consists of a scrap piece of paper, a few scribbled meals, and a hob-nob of assorted items on my grocery list. Most of you can relate, I'm sure. The...









