Tips for Moms

When your child is ready to enter kindergarten, this marks a huge transition in their life, but with the right tips and some planning, it can be effortless and easy! So we’re sharing ten tips with you on making this new stage a little easier for everyone. 1. Build social skills. Provide your child with …

In December 2012, a friend of mine found out she was having twins. My sweet friend began researching all sorts of twin related info, and as a follower of hers on Pinterest, I was privy to her twin-spired Pins. For example, a video of a woman nursing her twins. Curious about the life my cherished …

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I am in love with my new house. There, I said it. It’s a fantastic house filled with so many great features and is giving us so many project ideas that we can barely keep up with ourselves. We have been working on the kids’ playroom a lot lately because they tend to spend quite …

We all have days where we just don’t want to leave the house. It’s too hot, we don’t feel like loading the kids up in the car, there’s nowhere to go, we’re just feeling lazy. I know I have those days. But there are plenty of fun things to do at home to make the …

First, peek at these great dough recipes … Flubber /// Silly Putty ///  Rainbow Slime /// Fluffy Stuff /// Puffy Rainbow Clouds Ever since becoming a mother to a preschooler I’ve been thrown head deep into the world of play dough. Not only does it spark her creativity, it consumes at least an hour of …

Have you started dabbling in essential oils yet? It seems that mamas across the board of mothering philosophies are starting to try out this natural remedy for home cleaning, wellness and even cooking! But how exactly do you implement essential oils into your daily life? For me, the two hardest things about essential oils is …

Planning a party for one of your kids soon? It can require a lot of planning and sometimes, a lot of stress. To take some of that stress away, we’re sharing some of the best kid’s party planning tips with you so you can relax a little and make it the most successful party yet! …

Back in May, we flew to London to visit my family for a month. Both my kids (almost 4 and almost 2) still sleep next to us, so in London, we had the same set up. About ten days into our trip, I started hearing a terrible noise that I recognized very well- the sound …

Well, it’s still summer and the kids are still home from school. In case you’re all getting bored and cabin fever, I’m here to share some tips on keeping those kids busy and entertained until the school bells ring again! -Connect with other friends and family members. Just because your kids aren’t in school, it …

For young children, learning is done through play. That’s how they grow. And toys are the tools they use to build their future selves. Why do you think toddlers are so active? They want to discover things. And the more they discover, the more they develop their minds. Toys can act as catalysts for intellectual …

It was a bright, sparkling summer day. My toddler and I hadn’t spent much time alone since the twins arrived, so I thought I’d treat him to a special date with mama. Nothing too ambitious, just something “quick” and “easy.” “I know!” I thought to myself, “Let’s go ride the train!” Poor, sweet, naïve Marie. …