Entertaining a toddler or preschooler indoors can be challenging. They are so busy and curious, and they need so much attention and stimulation all the day. A few weeks ago, my 18-month-old was about to drive me crazy. It was too cold to go to the park, and we’d already been to the library twice that week. Her books and toys had lost their charm, and there’s a limit to how many … [Read more...] about DIY Sensory Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
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7 Fun Family Christmas Traditions to Help Children Find Meaning
I want my kids to be kind. I want them to be strong. I want them to be resilient. I can’t be with them all of the time, protecting them from hard things like scraped knees, playground bullies, or disappointments. And I know that they need adversity to grow stronger, but how do I give them a foundation to start with? Holiday traditions can be part of the formula! Here’s the … [Read more...] about 7 Fun Family Christmas Traditions to Help Children Find Meaning
Stocking Stuffers and Budget Christmas Gifts for 1-Year-Old Boys
If you’re stumped about what to get your 1-year-old boy for Christmas, I get it. They’re not exactly big enough to write a letter to Santa or tell you what they want. Luckily, there’s a universal list of things that all young toddlers tend to enjoy and lots of new gadgets your child will need as he’s leaving the baby phase of life. I came up with a list of 30 things that would … [Read more...] about Stocking Stuffers and Budget Christmas Gifts for 1-Year-Old Boys
Ways to Save Money on Baby Costs the First Year
You Are Having A Baby. Now, How Do You Pay for It? A new baby is exciting and slightly terrifying for many reasons. Besides all the anxieties about your health, delivery, sleep deprivation, baby care, etc., you’re probably a little anxious about how you’re going to pay for this bundle of joy. Health care costs alone can feel daunting, but the list of everything your baby will … [Read more...] about Ways to Save Money on Baby Costs the First Year
Tips for Having a Great Christmas on a Modest Budget 2018
It seems like the back-to-school dust has barely settled before we are flung into holiday preparations. Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas come in rapid-fire with only a little breathing room in between. So if you woke up one morning in September (or October or November) and thought, Oh no! Christmas is coming!, you’re not the only one. That thought can be especially … [Read more...] about Tips for Having a Great Christmas on a Modest Budget 2018