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
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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
How to Get Your Kids to Do Their Chores Without Complaining
Ugh! The dreaded chores. I don’t know about your house, but I HATE chores. Want to know what I hate even more? Trying to get kids to do chores. In our house, we don't have any of those kids who "like" to do chores. Do those really exist? It seems like anytime I ask anyone to do anything, World War III breaks out. After struggling with this for years and working through … [Read more...] about How to Get Your Kids to Do Their Chores Without Complaining