The Christmas holiday is right around the corner so I headed back to WBTV Charlotte this morning to talk about how to make the holiday table fun for the kids. Here are the tips that I shared on-air. Whether they help pick the color scheme, set the table or craft the centerpiece, let kids have a …
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Tips for Moms
If you are looking for something festive for your holiday table to remind the kids the reason for the season and what they are thankful for, this Snowflake Thankful Flowers craft is easy to do and kids love it. It’s as easy as making “Paint Chip Flowers” out of blue paint chips (which the kids …
This year, I’m skipping Martha Stewart and HGTV when it comes to my holiday decor and turning to the real gals in my life for inspiration! These mamas are JUST LIKE YOU AND ME — they are juggling school schedules, secret Santa shopping, normal meal prep, Christmas programs and so much more on top of …
It’s such a great idea to discover what people in other countries do to celebrate Christmas. There are so many different countries and cultures across the world, what do they do at this special time of year? Share these with your family and ! In Ireland, it’s tradition to leave mince pies and a bottle …
1. Can I get my own grocery cart? This sounds benign enough until you find yourself shopping with the equivalent of a poorly trained NASCAR driver with no concept of ankles. You spend the entire shopping trip with the feeling that gremlins are chasing you with intention of running into your heels as many times …
Mom Vacation. Not every mother gets to go on vacation. And by vacation, I mean being away from your home city at a radius of no less than 100 miles with no kids. If you go to Hawaii, but you go with your kids, you’re just working on location. There is nothing about that trip …
Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time for families to connect and spend some time expressing gratitude for all they’ve been given and for one another. A time for charity opportunities, if you will. It can also be a wonderful opportunity for parents to intentionally instill gratitude through home projects, like a Gratitude Tree, or through …
Christmas is right around the corner. If you’ve got a bun in the oven and haven’t announced the exciting news yet, there’s no better time to do it than this holiday season! While I was rounding up some fun and clever Christmas pregnancy announcement ideas for you, I started crying. I just had my second baby …
It’s November! Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and it’s time to celebrate with a grateful heart. My kids are just getting old enough to begin discussing the idea of gratitude and being thankful. I’d really like to establish an intentional way to practice gratitude daily, especially with the Christmas season approaching and all the shopping and …
I’m so excited for Halloween this year! All my kids are finally old enough to really enjoy the festivities, including some family-friendly Halloween movies. If you have little ones like me, and you’d like to watch something fun, spooky, and exciting for the whole family, check out these… 8 Halloween Movies the Whole Family Will …
Although my oldest is currently enrolled in Pre-K, I still consider us to be a homeschooling family. Every day is a learning opportunity with these little ones and whether they’re in a formal school setting or 100% at home, I aim to infuse our days with learning activities. I bet you do the same with …
We found out about a year ago that my son has a moderate/severe peanut allergy. That knowledge precipitated our choice of preschool and some changes we made around our home. His food allergies impact our lives in so many ways, not the least of which are holidays, especially Halloween. Most of our holidays are centered around …