Tag: how-to
The Power of Moments: Making Memories With Your Family
Do you ever wonder what our kids will remember from their childhoods? Recently I picked up a book that really resonated with me -...
Top 10 Summer Safety Tips for Kids
Let's celebrate the beginning of summer vacation! With temperatures rising and us all being outside a lot more, it’s important to review summer safety...
How to Be Prepared in a Weather Emergency
It seems like every spring and summer we have quite the run with severe weather. With Midwest weather varying from hail to heatstroke to...
RADICALLY FRUGAL CHRISTMAS
Saving money is something we all want to do, but it's hard sometimes to live up to the expectations of society and still keep...
5 TIPS FOR TAKING KIDS TO THE BEACH
I LOVE going to the beach. It's my favorite vacation. We've taken our kids to West Lake in nearby Davenport and as far as...
ALTERNATIVES TO YOUR BASIC BABY SHOWER
I have had several babies. I have a lot of friends who have had babies. Suffice it to say, I have thrown, been the...
JELLY BEAN BRACELETS
This post was republished with permission from Becca at Who Arted?
With St. Patrick’s Day and Easter being so close together this year I didn’t...
DIY BROKEN CRAYONS TO FUN CRAYONS
Broken crayons still color-and they can easily become new and fun crayons!
A few years ago I was a stay at home mom with babies...
CREATIVE DIY TOYS THAT ARE BUDGET FRIENDLY & MOM APPROVED
I am always looking for ways my two year old son can learn in a fun way. I would never consider myself a "Pinterest...
BEST NEW PARENT GIFTS OR THE MUST-HAVES OF MOTHERHOOD
A little over a year ago we had our fourth (and final) boy and I was reflecting on the most useful items we've had...
5 LESSONS A MIDWESTERN MOM CAN LEARN FROM HER EAST AFRICAN...
As I write this post from my comfortable kitchen while one child plays Osmo on her iPad and another circles the block on his...
MOM HACKS PART 2
I hope you enjoyed Mom Hacks Part 1. I'm back with more tried and true mom hacks to share. Carry on, super moms.
EVEN/ODD CAR...