I’ve heard a lot of parents say “we can’t have nice things.” It seems to be true, especially if you’re raising high energy, silly boys! Read on for boymom stories about the many surprising things that have been ruined.
To My Spirited Child Who’s Always in Trouble — I see you
It’s hard raising a spirited child.
But I wouldn’t change a thing. It’s true that my spirited child gets in trouble a lot. I see him being a rascal. But I also see so much more, and I wish he knew all the amazingness I see in him.
A fun, new family game that even gets my tween to ditch the screens
We don’t have a dog, but we sure have a lot of Yard Doodie. Yard Doodie in the morning. Yard Doodie after school. Yard Doodie at night. Wait, what? Yeah, we’re kind of addicted to Yard Doodie right now. It’s one of the new games from Henhouse Games, and it is so much fun. Whether …
Fun and Easy Recipes for Kids: Sweet Treats!
Easy recipes for kids — four of our favorite sweet treats to make that are simple, fast, and delicious! Great for gifting, parties, or any day fun.
Festive, from afar: How to celebrate while social distancing
We may be social distancing, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate. Read on for ideas how to make this season festive from afar.
Apple Activities: What to do with all those apples you just picked!
Thank goodness for apple activities — from baking to science to crafts to fun — to get through all those apples you just picked! Read on for ideas of what to do with your apples!
Fall family fun – 2020 style
Fall family fun — a great chance to get outside and enjoy the crisp, cool weather before it gets too cold. Here’s a list of activities, and a funny take on how to get them all done to get your fall on no matter how busy you are.
Easy DIY STEM kit (the easiest!)
Great gift or activity idea for hours of fun exploration and creativity! Just a simple list of items you can easily find at the grocery store, lots of curiosity, and you have the perfect, easy DIY Stem kit for kids.
The real reason why back-to-school 2020 feels different
Sure we’re going back to school during a global pandemic, with all new protocol on masks and social distancing . . . but there are other reasons it feels different this year. After so much togetherness, it’s hard to be apart.
That time I tried self care and then redefined it for myself
Self care doesn’t have to be a massage and spa day. It is whatever you make it — whatever makes you feel like you’re caring for YOU. Here’s how I redefined self care for my very own self.
