Updated Sept 27, 2019 This Halloween, don’t let your child’s gluten-free diet put a damper on the festivities. There is still plenty of gluten-free Halloween candy your child will love without worrying about a tummy…
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Free Printable First Day of School Signs for All Grades 2019-2020
Updated July, 2019 with 2019-2020 1st day of school signs One fun, SIMPLE back to school tradition you will cherish for years is to take a photo of your kids holding a first day of…
How a Game Console Can Bring Your Family Together
Between our smartphones, tablets, laptops, game consoles, PCs, etc. screens are a big part of our lives these days. Sometimes it can feel like a real challenge to pull everyone away from their various screens…
Sensory-Friendly Halloween Costumes for Kids with Autism
Halloween can be a challenge when you have a child who has autism and sensory-challenges; many of the typical Halloween costumes involve scratchy velcro and uncomfortable masks that simply won’t work. Luckily, there are some…
To the Exhausted Mom who is Running on Empty
Dear Tired Mom, Life can throw a lot at you at once. You’re better than you think you are at weathering it all, but sometimes it’s all too much and you feel like you’re pushed…
22 Kid-Approved Easter Basket Fillers That Aren’t Candy
With so many Easter basket ideas, it’s hard to figure out exactly what our kids might enjoy without stuffing a whole bunch of candy in their basket. So, I brought in a secret weapon, my…
11 Things You Should Know When You Have a Second Baby
Dear Second-Time Mom, you’re a seasoned pro when it comes to pregnancy and birth and even handling the first year or so of parenthood. You’ve got those things down. But when you have a second…
6 Ways to Make Packing School Lunches Easier
There is just something about packing school lunches for kids that’s not fun. You start the school year off with creative bento box dreams and loving notes for your munchkin to read each day, but…
I Quit Putting My Kids First & You Should Too
Dear Mom, You love your children more than anyone could possibly imagine and you would do just about anything for them. You already do so much to put your kids first every single day, yet you…
5 Things to Remember When Your Kids Get Sick
If your kids are anything like mine, they’ve already been sick at least once this year and we’re just getting into cold and flu season. It’s never fun to have sick kids – or be…
DIY ID Bracelet for Kids
I can still feel the panic welling up inside me when I couldn’t find my 4-year-old at the fair last year. My husband thought I was watching Luke and I thought he was watching Luke. Luke…
10 Encouraging Quotes for NICU Moms
My “baby” started kindergarten this fall. Just like with my other children, it seemed like I blinked and Luke went from a tiny helpless baby to a “big boy.” He marched off so proudly on…
Free Printable School Lunch Planner
As our children head back to school this fall, there’s a lot of things we moms have to consider, from school supplies and what our kids will wear (growth spurts anyone?) to coordinating schedules and…
16 Sanity-Saving Tips for Taking Kids to the Beach
You’re relaxing with your toes dipped in the edge of the water as a gentle breeze blows your wavy beach hair and your children play happily in the sand. While that’s a wonderful thought, we all know…
25+ Hacks and Tips for Traveling with Kids
Planning a family vacation is always exciting, but it can also be a little stressful. With summer upon us, I wanted to share some hacks and tips when traveling with kids. From the journey to…