Tips for Moms

Valentine’s day is coming up fast! Have you figured out what you want to do for your significant other? For your kids? For yourself? Why not try some Valentine’s Day Tissue Paper Hearts? Something quick and easy, yet fun and creative you could try is a “heart attack!” Don’t worry, I’m talking about the good …

This Valentine’s Day, wouldn’t it be wonderful to hand out small, handmade Valentine’s Day gifts to those you love most? Handmade gifts are always more special and personal, plus, they’re usually way more fun to make. Here are some great gift ideas of things you could make this February 14th! Chocolate Dipped Strawberries There’s no …

If you’ve got a picky eater on your hands, don’t worry- you aren’t alone. Toddlers are notorious for being picky eaters. There are several reasons for this, and this website does a great job of explaining the developmental changes a toddler is going through and how it affects their eating patterns. Here are some great …

Many moons ago, when I worked as a preschool teacher, I took CPR and First Aid certification classes. I found the information helpful and reassuring in case of emergency. I wanted to know how to assist children in my care should the worst happen. Flash forward several years, and now I’m a mom to three …

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner so it’s time to get crafty with some Valentine craft ideas. Sure, you can swoop into your local Target the night before Valentine’s Day and pick up a boring box of cards but that is…umm…boring. Why not turn Valentine’s Day cards into a valentine craft with your kids? …

When my military husband and I bought our home in Colorado Springs three years ago, we were childless and spent lots of time outside the house. So, our requirements for our home were pretty simple—a modern look, an office space for me to work out of, and proximity to my husband’s job. We also ended …

There’s already a lot going on in the head of a small child so when a new sibling arrives, it really throws a wrench in your older child’s master plans. The one thing I’ve learned over the years is that not every child is the same– what works for one will most likely not work …

Is organizing a challenge for you? Do you wonder how to organize your life? How to declutter your life? I know it can be for me—especially with a kid. It always feels like I have the best of intentions, but my follow-through is lacking. Let’s explore some how to organize tips that we can try …

With all the holidays rapidly approaching, today we’ve gathered together twelve great newborn holiday photo shoot ideas for your babies! Get ready for cuteness overload! Baby In A Candy Jar – We aren’t sure how the photographer pulled this shot off but it’s adorable just the same. Baby Snowman – We aren’t sure there is …

Tis the season for little elves to appear in random spots around the house. The Elf on the Shelf Ideas are here for you! Moms have so much to do during the holiday season, that this Elf on the Shelf business can quickly move from the fun family tradition category to unwanted, super stressful nightly …

“The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season!” I don’t have to ask why. I bet I know the reason. Ugh. If there’s one thing that makes me all Grinchy this time of year, it’s the waste that comes with Christmas. The trees, cards, wrapping paper, boxes, packaging, shipping, travel… oy. I can’t get over …

Year after year I find myself trying to hide the special Santa wrapping paper. High atop my closet, in the garage … anywhere my sneaky little Christmas-loving kiddos won’t see it! In the past, I’ve stayed up late, wrapping Santa gifts in his special wrapping paper and tucking them beneath our fireplace, but, no more! …