It’s getting to that time of the summer where you think you are going to lose every ounce of sanity you have left. The kids are fighting with each other; they are bored; they don’t want to do anything; and they are just downright being little animals. I feel you mama. We all hit that point where we are just ready for school to start! So, let me give you a few tips on how to get through the next four weeks of summer with your sanity! Just a forewarning, this these tips are not for the Susie homemakers out there. I am not trying to be "EXTRA" this summer, I am just trying to make it through summer alive! How to Get Through The Next Four Weeks of Summer With Your Sanity #1 Get a Glass of Keep Reading
30 Days of Summer Fun Challenge (+ FREE Printable)
Are you ready for summer vacation? If you're like me, you've been counting the days for the busy school season to end, but then a week into summer you start wishing school would start again (seriously). It's great to finally have time with the kids, but it doesn't take long before they start with the "I'm bored!" mantra. Even though my son is little (4-years-old to be exact), he is still the exact same way you would expect a 14 -year-old to be when he gets bored.. a little terror. This year we are going to skip the "I'm bored!" and try something different. I want to invite you to do the same. We are going to do a 30 Days of Summer Fun Challenge to break the summer funk cycle. What is Keep Reading
DIY Family Game Night Trophy
Family Game Night is an absolute favorite in our house! Is it in yours? If not, then maybe you should add this fun traveling award as an addition to see if you can spark up your game night! I grew up in a house that didn't have a ton of money, but we had lots of LOVE to share. We spent a lot of time at home and together, which was great. In this now super-fast paced society, we need more TIME for our families without bells & whistles going off from the electronic devices that are a part of our everyday life. One of our favorite activities as a family was family game night. We loved playing all sorts of games, from hippos that were hungry, to trapping a mouse, to making words (not Keep Reading
How to Host a Super Easy Disney Playdate
Disclosure: I received free products in order to host a #DisneyKids Preschool Playdate. The opinions expressed here are my own. Recently, my sons school got his birthday mixed up. I couldn't figure out why my little one kept coming home telling me his birthday was coming soon. I kept reminding him that it was in July, and after a puzzled look, that was usually the end of the conversation. It wasn't until I picked him up from school the other day, did I finally realize what was going on. When I was picking him up from school, the teacher came over and told me I could bring cupcakes in for him and they would all sing him happy birthday on Friday. I was like Friday?! His birthday is in Keep Reading
DIY Kool-Aid Lip Balm
All it takes is 15 minutes and two ingredients that you probably already have around the house to make Kool-Aid Lip Balm! This is a fun project that doubles as an even cooler gift! Recently I saw a Facebook view that was showing how to make your own lip balm using crayons. Crayons?! Even though they were using a non-toxic brand, I was still a little taken back by the idea. I tend to lick my lips a lot (something to do with winter), and do not like the idea of some of crayon ending up in my mouth. I know it was aimed more at children, but I am still a little taken back by the idea. I recently made DIY Burt’s Bees Peppermint Lip Balm which wasn't really that big of a hit with my son. Keep Reading
3 Fun Thanksgiving Snack/Craft Ideas For Kids
Families who have children know they have little tummies. Since they can’t hold as much food as an adult, they may need to eat snacks to keep them going through out the day. As the holidays near, considers these fun Thanksgiving snack ideas. In fact your children can help you prepare these snacks the day before Thanksgiving so they’ll be available for guests until the meal is ready to eat. Photo Credit: Family Fun Magazine Sugar Cone Tepee Treat Children will love having their own tepee treat made out of a sugar cone. Here is what you’ll need to make this snack: * 8 sugar cones (or increase the recipe to have one for each child) * 2 cups of sifted powdered or confectioner’s Keep Reading
Summer Mix & Match Budget Wardrobe For Girls From The Children’s Place!
When you have kids, creating a mix & match (or capsule) wardrobe is a must! Having outfits that mix and match can help with the what to wear headaches you often experience when dressing your girls. Now you can let them dress themselves! These outfits are not only fun but frugal too! With the purchase of 10-15 articles of clothing, you can create an entire wardrobe full of colors you love and easy co-ordinations. Mix and match wardrobes are not only perfect for your budget, but will save you the dreaded “But I have nothing to wear!” scream that happens with a closet full of clothes. Keep Reading
6 Ways Your Teenagers Can Increase Their Spending Money
As adults, we often look back on our teenage years as some of the best times of our lives. But when you're a teenager, it's hard to really appreciate the fact that you don't have to hold down a full-time job or pay bills. Teens have concerns of their own, such as keeping their social lives going strong and coming up with money to go on dates and out with friends. As parents, we can't always give our teens a lot of money. And even if we could, it's important for them to learn how to earn money for themselves. If your teen is short on cash, here are some ideas that he could use to earn the money he needs. 1.Get a paper route. If your teen is an early riser, a paper route is the perfect Keep Reading
