Bullying is a huge problem among kids and teens across the world that can have devastating effects. We’ve all read the news stories about young bullying victims hurting themselves or others, or even committing suicide. But bullying can harm victims and their bullies in less visible ways. According to stopbullying.gov, bullying victims can experience depression, …
Granted, we’ve only done preschool so far, but my favorite first day of school tradition is the photo. For each of the last three years, we’ve had my daughter stand in front of the same hanging frame on the first and last day of the school year (wearing the same outfit on both days each …
Oh god oh god oh god oh god. Kindergarten is almost here, people! I’m excited for the kid and she’s excited, too. But I’m also worried. She went to a cooperative preschool, and although my husband did the co-oping part (trust me, you do not want me in charge of a roomful of little kids), …
Bank teller at drive through window: “I see you have a little baby! Have you set up a savings account for her yet? Gotta think of her college fund!” 3-month postpartum, new mom me: “I haven’t even gotten her birth certificate yet so her own savings account? College? That’s a hard no.” Overzealous bank teller: …
I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that it is already back to school season! Why does summer fly by, year after year? Why can’t winter fly by and summer drag? Ah, I digress. It’s big, exciting times in our household – my son, my first born is starting school for …
I know you don’t want to think about it—especially if you’re sending your baby to school for the first time—but it is back-to-school season. If your little one is headed off for their first school experience, chances are they’re a little bit (or maybe a lot!) nervous. Here are some tips to help calm those …
When I first stumbled upon Bixbee, I knew I had found an awesome product. This backpack design is FANTASTIC – from top to bottom and side to side! For starters, I was thrilled to learn about Bixbee’s patented horizontal design. We all know that ill-fitting, heavy backpacks aren’t ideal for our children’s developing backs, but, …
It’s either the most wonderful or dreaded time of the year for you- back to school! Be ready because it’s right around the corner. With schools starting at different times all throughout August and into September, it’s time to start preparing (at least mentally!) for back to school. Today I’ve rounded up 10 easy back …
We’ve shared 4th of July recipes before such as our favorite 4th of July Cupcakes, 4th of July Pie and other 4th of July desserts but today we are all about the barbecue! When we think 4th of July, we know there’s a BBQ involved. We’ve rounded up some incredible 4th of July BBQ recipes …
“How much do you spend at the grocery store each week?” “What is your grocery budget?” It’s a question I see often on Facebook, usually in one of my local mom’s groups. I think we ask because we’re curious how other mamas run their household. And, of course, how exactly we are all managing to …
Cleaning an oven is the worst, amIright? Every time I see something spill, boil over or crumble in the oven, I cringe because I know it’s going to bake onto the bottom which means I have to clean it. And if you are like me, you’ll let it go and keep using the dirty oven …
If you’ve got pets, it’s crucial to teach your kids how to take care of them. It also teaches them so many important lessons, most importantly, the importance of taking responsibility. While your children shouldn’t be the primary care givers of your animals, there are so many things they can do to help out with …
