Motherhood is hard. Really hard. I remember the shell shock of it all. Once I got past the pain and discomfort part I was shocked by the amount of time and attention baby takes. Oh, sure I knew that baby would need me all the time. I had taken care of babies before. Even babysat…
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Have Fun and Save on Kids Activities all Summer Long
The cost of kids activities can add up fast. Activities and sports are great for keeping kids busy and out of trouble. Sadly the price tag of all of those great kids activities adds up really fast. The good news is there are plenty of great ways to save on kids activities as well as lots of…
Simple Summer Saftey Tips for Parents
I love summer time. Active mornings and lazy afternoon naps make me happy. We have so much fun and days are easier than when we are stuck inside all day. Sadly along with all of the fun often accidents happen too. Sometimes big but most often small. With a little diligence, many of the most…
Simple Breastfeeding Tips Every Mom Needs to Know
Breastfeeding is great for you and your baby but, it comes with its own challenges. I failed miserably with breastfeeding my first child. The next three I knew a whole lot more and things were a lot different. There are things I love about breastfeeding and things I hate about breastfeeding. It really is a…
Simple Tips to get your Kids to Help Clean
Sometimes when I ask my children to help me clean up the drama is exhausting. My son can even be found hiding under the bed in an effort to avoid being forced to clean up after himself. He once told me he is going to be like his dad and NOT clean. Needless to say I…
Teaching Your Child about Stranger Safety
Not long ago we had a very scary reality check about stranger danger, kidnapping, and human trafficking. One of those you don’t think it will ever happen to you moments that make you really take a step back and think about how you have been approaching the issue with your children. All I want is…
Finding One on One Time in a Large Family
I love having a handful of children. They make life worth living and give me a reason to wake up each day. They each have their own personality, joys, dislikes, and everything in between. The biggest challenge we face as a large family in finding one on one time with all of the children. Sometimes…
Free Things to do with your Kids
In today’s economy, most of us are living on a tight budget. It is not easy trying to raise kids and make life fun when you have a budget to stick to. One thing we have learned over the years is that there are plenty of free things to do with your kids you just…
Simple Tricks to Survive Raising your Spirited Child
Parenting is a challenge for anyone. I can understand your challenges. With a handful of kids, I was bound to be blessed with a spirited child. That wild child that makes you wonder how you will make it through the day let along the teen years. The good news is that your spirited, strong-willed, and darn…
Prepare your Toddler for a New Baby
I have been through this a time or two. Preparing a toddler for a new baby can a difficult task. Toddlers have a hard time understanding things they can not see. Even if they do understand that a new baby is coming it takes time to get them to understand what is coming up and…