Not too long ago, I saw a recipe for a sugar face scrub on Pinterest and thought I would give it a try. My skin was feeling oily in some spots, dry in others and just looked dull. Honestly, I didn’t think it would do much but after using it, I was really surprised. I…
6 Tips For Motivating Your Child to Read More This Summer
One of the best things about summer is all the relaxing hours available for leisurely activities like reading. For a reluctant reader, though, they would rather be doing anything but settling down with a good book. So what can parents do to make sure that their children spend enough time reading? Here are a few…
Beach Sensory Bin
Summertime is here and I am sure that most of us would rather be lounging at the beach or in the pool than being cooped up indoors. Where we live, it gets to be 100°+ every day in the Summer so finding entertaining things for the kids to do inside during peak hours is a…
10 Ways to Teach Kids About the 5 Senses
Our five senses are extremely beneficial to our everyday lives because they help us to identify the things around us and they help us to understand the world around us. Teaching kids about the five senses can be a lot of fun and hands-on! Here are some ways to help kids understand and to teach…
10 Ways to Plant a Garden, Even When You Don’t Have the Space for One
There’s something special about gardening…the first sight of green as the seed sprouts, the first flower that blooms on your plant or even the first time you’re able to harvest fruits or vegetables that you planted yourself. Even though I’m not the best gardener in the world, I still want my kids to experience what…
Creating a Bedtime Routine for Older Kids
I have been compensated by JOHNSON’S® Baby for this post; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. Getting kids ready & into bed at the same time every night isn’t always simple. Some kids are easier than others but some kids, like my 9-year-old, need a set routine every night….
Under the Sea Printable Valentine’s Day Cards
Valentine’s Day is always fun when you’re a kid! From the cards that your friends pass out to you to the candy you get in class, it’s such a memorable time. As an adult, I still love Valentine’s Day but there’s so much pressure on us as parents to make the cutest Valentine’s around for…
30+ New Year’s Eve Party Ideas
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner and if you’re anything like me…you haven’t planned a thing. With all the planning of Christmas, New Year’s Eve almost always gets forgotten around here. It used to not be that big of a deal when the kids were younger because they were in bed before midnight…
50 Weight Watchers Recipes to Help You with Your Weight Loss
Losing weight doesn’t have to be hard! Eating healthy & moving is the way to keep the weight off in the long run. Weight Watchers is a terrific program that teaches you just that. Here are 50 Weight Watchers Recipes to Help You with Your Weight Loss!
45 Weight Watchers Recipes to Start You on Your Weight Loss Journey
A lot of times, we start off the New Year wanting to make big changes in our lives, Whether it’s going back to school, losing weight, finding a new job or getting a membership to a gym, we all want to make our lives the best that they can be. When you’re trying to lose…
Reindeer Treat Bags
During the holidays, our family loves giving back to our community & the people in our lives. Sometimes we bake cookies for our neighbors or buy gifts for people that live in a senior home, like we did this year. It’s not always about getting a huge gift but it can be just a simple…
Build a Play Dough Snowman Kit
As a kid, I LOVED playing with play dough. My mom had all of these fun toys that we used to cut the dough, shape it into fun “foods” or whatever or imaginations allowed. As I got older, I remember helping in my Grandma’s Sunday School class & loved when she would make her homemade…
Banana Pumpkin Dog Biscuits
Recently, my fiancée’s family dog, Halo, came to live with us. This is the first time our kids have had a dog before (other than when Halo would come visit for a week here and there). The kids have loved having her here and it’s been great for teaching them responsibility. One of the things…
Learning About the Layers of the Earth
Have you ever wondered just what the Planet we live on is made from? I know I certainly did! I remember when I was younger, before learning about this in class, I thought that the Earth was just made completely of dirt! So I thought no matter how deep you dug, it would be all…
15 Penguin Crafts & Snacks
Finding a movie that is entertaining for my whole family isn’t easy. We are two adults, one almost 18-year-old, one 14-year-old and one 8-year-old. What one of us finds entertaining isn’t always what everyone else likes. Sometimes, what the majority of us like might not be appropriate for the youngest one in the family. So,…
First Time Babysitting Safety Tips For Teens
There is nothing more thrilling for a teenager than to make their first few dollars, and these first time babysitting safety tips for teens are sure to make that new babysitting job even better. Babysitting is a great way for a teenage girl or boy to make money while doing something fun. Since taking care…