Selecting the perfect Christmas gifts for kids can be a challenge. Where do parents even start? We don't like a lot of extra clutter and our kiddos seem to lose interest in most new things quickly. It's also intimidating to try to live up to the expectations of a grand Christmas morning. Having our kiddo create a wish list is helpful so we get a better idea of what he would like to have. However, it can also create expectations or hopes of receiving everything on the list and then being ... View the Post
12 Simple Ways To Make Traveling With Kids Easier
Traveling with kids IS possible! I am the first to admit, routines are both a blessing and a curse. As someone who uses routines to function, it can be intimidating to travel with little ones and uproot our routines. However, some life experiences are worth the trek! When we had one child it seemed easier to postpone travel. Now that we haven’t gone anywhere for a while, the places we need to go and people we want to see have piled up. The solution for us has been developing a travel routine ... View the Post
How to Make Grocery Shopping with Kids Fun
Grocery shopping with young kids can be a grueling and treacherous experience, even for the most seasoned of mamas. Keeping children entertained while moving through the list of needed items can be frustrating and maddening, at times. We’ve all seen that mom who is barking at her children to keep up and not touch anything. She may even be dragging a misbehaving child by the arm. To be honest, maybe we have even been that mom ourselves. Fortunately, there’s a method to significantly reduce the ... View the Post
How to Pick the Perfect Party Theme for Your Kid
Is the overwhelm of party theme selection stressing you out, mama? You've come to the right place! I met Allison Carter through a course we took and I was immediately drawn to her sweet personality and down-to-earth charm. She gets teased about being a "Pinterest Mom", but she's not "trying to look perfect" and totally gets how hectic real life is with kids. (She has two little ones of her own.) She's here to help all of us busy mamas throw an awesome party in the most time-efficient and ... View the Post
8 Fun Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas
There are many beautiful Easter basket ideas, but often they are stuffed with candy. We've made it a family tradition to instead fill the baskets with items that will help us enjoy and celebrate spring! The spring season is exciting with melting snow and the daylight is coming back (hugely significant for us Alaskans), but everything is awash with gray. No greens are popping yet and the bright glittering snow is gone. I love that Easter brings a splash of color to our lives during this time! ... View the Post
10 Tips for Your Packing List for Vacation
A tropical vacation is a fantastic way to escape the winter weather and enjoy time together as a family. Vacation is an excellent way for everyone to take a break from the routine and come home with a fresh perspective and new appreciation for many little things that had become mundane. Traveling with littles can be stressful, but it’s well worth the trek! (Check out 12 Simple Tips for Flying with Young Kids.) We recently went to Hawaii for a week, and it was truly paradise. Seeing a toddler get ... View the Post
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