Real Moms, Real Solutions: Tips For Soothing Hungry After School Tummies
After-School Snacks Your Little Students Will Love! Each day when I pick up my daughter from school, I ask her how her day was. Her answer is always “I’m starving!”. Inevitably, she starts asking for junk. We all know that feeling of being so hungry that our bodies crave sugar, which gives us that quick fix. However, that sugar high always bottoms out quickly. Some children eat lunch at 11:00, so it’s not surprising that by the time they get home after school, they are really hungry. For this reason, I always try to make sure I have some healthy options readily available. Healthy...
Real Moms, Real Solutions: How Do I Establish My Child’s Homework Routine?
Happiness During Homework Time?… Yes, It Can Be Done! School has arrived! We are getting into our routines of getting up earlier, eating a healthy breakfast, and making it to school on time. However, the one routine that might be a little harder to establish is getting your child to do his homework after school. Homework has been around for as long as we can all remember and is a part of each of our child’s lives. Homework is meant to establish responsibility and teach your child to manage his time, but it is often viewed as a chore by...
Coconut Macaroons in 1 Minute!
Bella Breakdown There is just nothing like the taste of a freshly baked, homemade macaroon. So tie on your most elegant apron, spend a few minutes in the kitchen this afternoon and prepare to be worshiped by whoever you decide to share your macaroons with. All you’ll need to whip up a batch is: 7 oz. unsweetened coconut flakes 7 oz. shredded sweetened coconut 2 egg whites 3 tbsp. sweetened condensed milk 1 tbsp. vanilla 1 pinch salt Start by spreading your coconut flakes onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 7 minutes in an...
You Know You’re a Mom When…
As a mother you’ve probably found yourself doing all sorts of strange and odd things, and picking up after all sorts of strange and odd messes during the course of raising your children. Well, you’re not alone; there are plenty of parents who endure the cute, crazy, rewarding, and at times downright bizarre journey of raising a child. Above we’ve got some funny signs that you’re smack dap in the middle of motherhood, in case the lack of social life and need for copious amounts of hand sanitizer weren’t...
Gadgets That Help Your Sick Little One Feel Better Faster
Having a sick kid is the worst! They feel crummy, all you want to do is make them feel better, and a lot of times it feels like there is very little you can do! Now, there are some handy gadgets out there to help you make your little one feel better sooner without stressing you...
