Let’s all admit together that we went over the top for that first birthday and probably spent way too much money. The next few years, we continually learned more lessons on how to be experts in throwing a kid birthday. I have now attended enough little kid birthday parties to know how to royally screw …
After having kids I needed to find ways to maintain a clean house without having a lot of time to clean it. The continuous mess that would ensue every day was too much. It didn’t matter how much I picked up or cleaned because it took too much time compared to the amount of time …
“Enjoy it, it goes by fast.” I can’t tell you the number of times I have heard this. It used to bother me so much. I just couldn’t understand the point of why people felt the need to tell me this. Don’t you think I know that between the endless chores, hectic schedules, work, and …
In the chaos of everyday, it can be really challenging to have a healthy lifestyle. We are always so busy, it is hard to set time aside and focus on living a healthier lifestyle. The best advice I got was just to improve 1% a day instead of trying for perfection. Honestly, that is how …
I was one of three and so is my husband. This made the decision between two or three kids very difficult for us. However, we decided to stop at two children. I thought I would have three simply because that was what we both had. But when it came down to it, we realized that …
I think so many things are said to moms with good intentions. Good intentions, but not at all helpful, and as a mom I could really do without. I don’t know maybe it is just me. After reading, please comment and tell me which ones are on your list or if you have any more …
Recently my mom friend told me, and I quote: “It is really important to declutter and pitch toys so you can keep everything more organized. It is better for them [kids] and will help them keep stuff clean and organized.” She has a minimalist toy room. I do not. We hit lots of garage sales …
We have all heard it before. Protect your skin from the sun and harsh elements. Nourish your skin with healthy foods and hydrate. You know the list. However, how often do you actually do these things? Did you just remind yourself to go drink a gigantic glass of water after this? Are you religious about …
With a to-do list as long as a novel, how could one piece of advice dramatically change how prepared I was for my wedding? Like all brides-to-be, I spent a lot of time planning for that big day. It is so easy with all those details to overlook what truly matters. However, this piece of …
Besides teaching kids math, giving them an allowance and a piggy bank, how else can I set my kids up to have secure financial futures? In addition to teaching my kids how to do laundry, cook meals and other basic adult-ing, I want to be sure I give them the best start financially. Here are some …
