Parenting & Families

10 Easy Thanksgiving Treats Kids Can Make

10 Easy Thanksgiving Treats Kids Can Make

We have come up with a list of easy-to-make and adorable treats that’ll make your kids’ Thanksgiving definitely awesome!

How Kids Can Help With Thanksgiving

How Kids Can Help With Thanksgiving

Over the next few days, moms all over America will be preparing for Thanksgiving.  You may be picturing wonderful family memories made around the Thanksgiving table, or even afterwards over turkey sandwiches, but don’t miss out on the opportunities for making special memories with your children in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. When my…

3 Cool Fall Vacations that Won’t Break the Bank

3 Cool Fall Vacations that Won’t Break the Bank

Taking a Fall vacation may be the better option for many people- they’re cheaper, they have less of a chance of being overbooked, and you may have more time off work to actually enjoy one. If you are looking for a great fall vacation that won’t break the bank, check out one of these cool…

10 Summer Games and Activities for Kids

10 Summer Games and Activities for Kids

It’s that time of year where, if you’re not homeschooling year round, you may have found that you’ve exhausted your repertoire of fun stuff to do outdoors. Not quite ready to start thinking about school yet?  Try one of the fun and unique summer games or activities today!  (It’s really 209, if you count that…

Top Tips for Travelling with Kids

Top Tips for Travelling with Kids

Woo hoo! It’s summer! Maybe you let your homeschool out during the summer or maybe you school year round. It’s still a great time to travel with the family and enjoy the great weather while on vacation. Here’s a few parent-tested tips for smooth travel with your family: Ask the Hotel About Child Facilities Some…

8 Ways to Encourage Kids to Save Money

8 Ways to Encourage Kids to Save Money

Saving money isn’t easy as adults, imagine how hard it is for kids! Teaching children to save at an early age can help establish good habits that last long into adulthood. It might seem like teaching them this process will take forever, but it is possible. Take a look at these different ways to help encourage…

Top Tips for Cruising with Kids

Top Tips for Cruising with Kids

Parents want a vacation that doesn’t leave them stressed out and exhausted. Cruises are a great option because they have a variety of programs for all ages, childcare, a multitude of dining options, and swimming pools! There’s nothing more stressful when planning a vacation than worrying about whether your child will whine, be bored, throw…

10 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

10 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

  Mother’s Day is approaching fast.  No need to worry or stress, though; Amazon has a great selection of gift baskets you can have shipped directly to the lucky recipient! Here’s a few of our favorites (picked by moms!). Victorian Lace Gourmet Food and Spa Gift Basket Set with Clock A special gift perfect for…

What You Need to Know About Children and Chores

What You Need to Know About Children and Chores

At some point, parents almost always find themselves questioning whether their children should do chores or not. While this is a parenting choice that will differ from home to home, there are a few reasons every parent should consider adding chores to their child’s list of daily activities. Here are some to consider: Chores teach…

5 Fun & Easy St. Patrick’s Day Crafts

5 Fun & Easy St. Patrick’s Day Crafts

Are you ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?  The whole family help get into the theme of thing with these 5 fun and easy St. Patrick’s Day crafts!   Proving that crafting doesn’t need to cost and arm & a leg, these cute towels started life at a dollar store. Turn a simple houseplant into…