Easter Sugar High? How to Revamp Your Easter Plans
How to Have A Super Sweet Easter Without All The Sugar I feel like we just got rid of the Valentine’s Day candy and now Easter is almost here! I have been trying to find ways to make Easter special for my children without overloading their baskets with candy. Although I of course will be providing plenty of candy, I don’t want to go overboard. The crash my kids have after the sugar high is not pretty! Sugar High Reducer #1 Firstly, I am “padding” their baskets with books they love, as well as some small toys. You can...
Spending One on One Time with Kids When You Have More Than One Child
How to Spend Quality Time with Children When you have 2 or more children, you often feel that you are being pulled in many directions at once. With the craziness of daily life, and when you are just trying to get everything done, how do you make sure each of your children feels individually special? This is an issue that I have definitely dealt with, especially with my middle child. He was constantly being pulled between his older and younger siblings and I remember being at a loss with how to deal with making sure he felt equally acknowledged....
Tips for Spring Break Travel With Little Ones
Tips for Making Family Travel a Breeze! Once you have children, gone are the days of wild, party-filled spring break trips. Whether you are going somewhere warm or cold, it is always good to have a plan when it comes to traveling with your children for spring break. That way, once you reach your destination you can truly relax and enjoy yourself. Firstly, be realistic about your budget, as well as how far you should travel given the ages of your children. Make a reasonable budget for yourselves and stick to it. There are lots of places you can...
Costumes and Candy and Sugar Highs, Oh My!
Halloween is such a fun time of year! It makes us remember when we were kids and the excitement we felt ourselves. I love watching the thrill of my children when they search for a costume and when they see all of the spooky decorations to be had. At times, the excess can be overwhelming for us as parents, though. Shelves piled high with candy, costumes with tons of “add-ons” to buy, plus tons of tempting decorations. I’m sure I’m not alone when I walk through the stores with my kids screaming, “Mommy can we buy that?” How do we keep the fun,...
Real Moms, Real Solutions: How Do Parents Deal With Back to School Blues?
What To Do When You’re Bummed About Back to School! Whether you’re a domestic goddess (aka stay-at-home mom) like me, or a full-time working parent, your kids going back to school can be a lonely time. Your child moving on to the next grade symbolizes a milestone in her life. Each school year, I come to the realization that my babies are growing up and it is a bittersweet feeling for me. I am proud that they are growing and developing but a little sad as well. After having done this a few times, I try to mentally prepare...
