Learning to identify and write your name is one of the most important skills to master before heading to school. Because if your child cannot identify their name when they head to the classroom, they are already behind the curve. How will they find their desk or identify their pencil box? And let’s not forget […]
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How To Get Your Kid To Be More Organized
Organization is an essential skill that most adults need to be successful. Sure, we all know someone who is a bit of a hot mess. They can never find their keys, misplace their phone constantly, and forgot to bring that snack that they signed up for last month. And to be honest, that’s me sometimes! […]
How To Tackle Spring as a Mom
Spring is in the air and so is your schedule! Gone are the slow winter days are early evenings. We are gearing up for spring sports, concerts, end of the school year festivities and, yes, even summer! Spring is a magical season where the world around us wakes up, but don’t blink because it flies […]
How to (Survive) Thrive in Your Sports Mom Era
There are so many things about being a mom that no one tells you when you decide to start a family. I thought that being a teacher before having my own kids gave me a leg up on knowing what to expect. And let me tell you; I had no idea! Sure, I knew how […]
The Best Black Friday Finds for Kids in 2025
Get ready, Black Friday is here!!! Actually, it’s more like Black Friday week, because deals started really early! I dove head first into the list of thousands and thousands of items this year (phew, there was a lot to look at!). Then, I pulled out only the best. Are there lots of new and shiny […]
The Best Stocking Stuffers for Little Kids in 2025
Little kids are so much fun to shop for! They don’t put toys in their mouths anymore (ok, most of the time!) and they have interests! Oh, what fun it is to shop for these cuties. Things are still so exciting, but they can be a bit opinionated at times. Don’t worry, I’ve got quite […]
The Best Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers in 2025
So you have a toddler, well you are in the right place! Toddlers, in my opinion, are the best age to buy for. They are out of the baby stage, so not everything goes into their mouth, but everything is still exciting. Stick? Let me see it! Butterfly? So pretty! Cardboard box? Best day ever!!! […]
The Best Stocking Stuffers for Big Kids in 2025
Oh the big kids. They are at that tricky age where little kid toys aren’t cool anymore, but they aren’t quite ready for the teenage things. It can be hard to buy for them. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! Check out our list of perfect stocking stuffers for all of the big kids […]
The Best Stocking Stuffers for Babies in 2025
So, you are looking for stocking stuffer ideas for your baby. Well, you are in the right place! I had 4 babies over a 6-year span and we definitely went through some stocking stuffers! Will your baby remember what was in his stocking? No. Will you want to stuff it anyway? Probably, yes! Although your […]
The Best October Prime Day Deals for Families
Can you believe that it is already October? Where in the world did the start to the school year go?! I feel like we were just closing out the summer and then, BAM! It’s almost Halloween! Anyone else? I’m not upset that it’s here, though. October happens to be one of my favorite months. And […]
The Best 2025 Prime Day Deals for Kids
It’s here!!! Prime Day is the ultimate deal day for families with kids. It’s the best time to refresh your summer gear, stock up on toys, AND grab your school supplies for the fall. I know! How is it almost Back to School Time again?! Here are some of the best deals that you will […]
The Ultimate Summer Activity Calendar for Kids
Summer is here and we couldn’t be happier! But the newness and excitement can wear off after a couple of days when the kids start to get bored and you are out of ideas. No worries, I’m here to help! *This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn on qualifying orders at […]
Easy Outdoor Alphabet Hide and Seek for Kids
We have entered the outdoor season up north, and I am loving it! I want to be outside every chance that I can get, and that includes when we are learning. Anytime I can bring an activity outside, I will absolutely do it! This Alphabet Hide and Seek game is a fun way to practice […]
The Ultimate Summer Outdoor Toy List for Kids
Summer is coming in hot! And I don’t just mean the temperature (see what I did there?!). Kids are ready for the free-range days and parents are ready for a break from packing lunches, checking homework, and getting the mornings going quickly. But for many parents, the joy of those summer days wears off quickly […]
The Ultimate Teacher Gift Guide
Can you believe that it is already May? Where did the time go?! I feel like we were just at Winter Break a few weeks ago. The end of the school year always flies by for us with all of the added events, end of the year testing, special projects, not to mention the warm […]
The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and the special mama in your life deserves something just as special as her! Now, if you are a mom like me, go ahead and forward this post to your partner so they can take the reins and help the kiddos spoil you, wink wink. There are so […]
DIY First Aid Kit – All the Essentials with Kids
So, picture this: You’re out for an afternoon park playdate with your kids and some friends. The kids are all playing and you are chatting it up (responsibly while watching your kids) with the other moms. One of the kiddos runs over with a cut that just broke open on his leg. A few minutes […]
The Best Easter Basket Ideas for Kids
Easter is right around the corner! The stores are flooded with Easter goodies and items to make our Easter day easier. But if you are anything like me, you like to piece together special baskets for your kiddos. I feel good knowing that I put a little elbow grease into our Easter treats! Even better, […]
The Easiest and Best Non-Food Easter Egg Fillers
A lot has changed with our Easter eggs over the past few years. My allergy kiddo has outgrown his egg allergy (woohoo!) so we can actually color and hunt for real eggs again! However, the kids enjoyed the plastic egg hunt so much; and since the Easter bunny fills the eggs, we just had to […]
The Best Spring Bucket List for Kids
Spring is upon us! Well, kind of, depending on where you live. We had a beautiful, almost coat-less, day this week and then it went back to freezing. So much so that I walked outside to clean my windows, and the cleaner froze to the window upon contact. Haha! What can I say, I was […]