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
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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
11 Good Road Trip Travel Ideas for Young Kids
I love to travel, plan, find a good deal, pack, and spend uninterrupted time with my husband and little ones. The Memories? Priceless. Getting to our new destination? It can be a friggin nightmare sometimes. With seven of us in tow, we don’t fly often due to the expenses of it all. Most of the time we road trip. Now when I say road trip I don’t mean: let’s spend days on end … [Read more...] about 11 Good Road Trip Travel Ideas for Young Kids
Newborn Baby Won’t Sleep? Tips for Tired Moms
Have a newborn baby that simply won't sleep? I've been there and it's the worst! While I can't guarantee you that the tips I'm leaving here will work for you they certainly have helped me. Good luck! Being a mother of five, I am not always afforded the luxury of sleep. My kids have never been the best sleepers. I have a 10-year-old who requires no sleep, an 8-year-old who … [Read more...] about Newborn Baby Won’t Sleep? Tips for Tired Moms