"Can I have the blue bow in my hair today?" Simple enough question. But with my kids and in my house not simple enough apparently. Why? Well, not 5 minutes earlier had I helped do older daughter’s hair for the upcoming school day. I put her hair in a high ponytail with a blue bow as the finishing touch. See, she was wearing a blue Justice Emoji sweater that went perfectly with this same royal blue bow. Same daughter was now off … [Read more...]
7 Easy Ways to Raise Lifelong Readers
*There are affiliate links present. So, if you click and make a purchase from these, I will receive a small commission for you doing so. “Please can we read more?” See I am constantly amazed at how much my girls love to read. Simply put, they are readers through and through. Also, I am blown away by how well they read for their respective ages. Both are on and even above grade level for reading thankfully. As a lover of reading, I am … [Read more...]
Getting Your Child’s Ears Pierced for the First Time
Getting ears pierced іѕ an еxcіtіng and challenging event fоr babies and children, and there are a few tips parents need to consider bеfоrе gіvіng thе gо-аhеаd. Both my own girls just got their own ears pierced this past summer for the first time at almost 6 and 7 years old each. Therefore, I came away with some invaluable information from this myself. Still take for instance a recent experience that today's parent guest … [Read more...]
How to Remove Those Fall Kid Stains
“This post was sponsored by Woolite but the content and opinions expressed are my own” Kids and stains just seem to go together. No matter the season but especially in the fall, I find myself cleaning up after kid stains. [Tweet "Need help with kid's stains this fall? #ad"] But why more messes in the fall? Because even though the weather is cooling off, it is still warm enough to be outdoors. Also with school being back in session, … [Read more...]
5 Hidden Home Allergy Issues That Might Be Affecting Your Kids
There was a time when I didn't think twice about allergies in my family's home. However, that thinking changed quickly when our pediatrician mentioned that our older daughter was suffering from allergies. He suggested that she see an allergy specialist. I also read more about allergies on my own. Through my research, I learned about a few different types of allergies. While some allergy culprits are found in your home, they … [Read more...]
The Top 10 Bedtime Excuses According to A 5 Year Old
“I’m afraid of the dark.” And so it goes most ever night with my 5 year old. She has been afraid of the dark now for some time. We have tried pretty much everything from traditional night lights to light up pillow pets to glow in the dark stars to even Boon Glo Nightlight with Portable Balls. Still pretty every night, she will go to bed just fine after we read a book together. She shares a room with her big sister. So, … [Read more...]
#SimpleGiving with 20 Everyday Acts of Kindness for All Kids
“I’m an idealist and want to change the world.” Such a simple, but direct statement, which were the opening words to Jennifer Iacovelli’s Simple Giving - Easy Ways to Give Everyday. I knew from that first sentence that this was to be an eye opening and inspiring read. But then again, I wasn’t surprised by this at all, as I have been a faithful reader of her blog, Another Jennifer, which has a similar feel to it. Still … [Read more...]
9 Things I Would Pretend I Never Did for My Kids’ Sake
Thank you to Facebook's recent reminder that my husband and I got married over 9 years ago with a nice anniversary collage of photos. So nice to know Zuckerberg doesn't forget! But still what was truly priceless was my younger daughter's reaction upon seeing this collage of photos that Facebook shared by stating, "Was that from your first wedding?” Not sure what she was getting at, but can assure the reader that I was only married … [Read more...]
You Never Forget Your First Time – The Life Lessons of Baseball
They say you never forget your first time. I would totally have to agree, but I am not talking about what you may be thinking here. My first time was back in 1987 at Shea Stadium. I was only 10 years old back in the summer of 1987, but couldn't wait to attend my first ever NY Mets baseball game. See the year before, rooting for the home team (the New York Mets) became that much sweeter when they had a magical baseball season … [Read more...]
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