Outdoor Movie Night | Easy Setup for an Evening of Fun

Samples received. All opinions are my own. When I heard Bambi was being re-released it brought back many memories... both from my own childhood and from my older two as well. Emma and Ethan have yet to see this classic movie and so I wanted to make it a fun night for them. The steps I took for a driveway viewing were fairly simple. My DVD/Blu-Ray came with a digital code. After entering that on the Disney Movies Anywhere site it was ready … [Read more...]

Five Ways You Are Shortening The Life Of Your Mattress

Five Ways You Are Shortening The Life Of Your Mattress Alright, you’ve done it. You’ve purchased a new mattress - a nice one - and you’re pretty excited about getting a good night’s sleep for years to come. Just throw some comfortable sheets on that bed and you’re good to go, right? Not so fast. You may be unknowingly ruining your new mattress without even realizing it. Everything from sweating and drooling to jumping in your bed may lessen … [Read more...]

How to help your autistic child thrive

How to help your autistic child thrive Does your child suffer from Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? You can help him or her to overcome challenges, but you should also seek the support you need. Taking care of yourself is not a selfish act; you need to do it because emotional strength allows you to be the best parent you can be. While your child might never grow out of this condition, some treatments can help him/her to overcome the … [Read more...]

How to Talk to Your Parents About Planning for Retirement

How to Talk to Your Parents About Planning for Retirement I know I usually talk about issues relating to family, kids, fitness, and food, but I wanted to devote some time to talk about my parents - or the moms of our kid’s moms. As such, today’s subject is retirement. Specifically how to talk to your parents about planning for retirement. Given how we are not getting younger, I am sure this is one issue which is increasingly coming up in family … [Read more...]

How to Maintain Your Furniture With Little Ones in the Home

How to Maintain Your Furniture With Little Ones in the Home You've finally put the last finishing pieces of furniture into your home. It took years to accomplish this because you saved up to buy each piece of high-quality furniture with cash. They complement your home decor and personal style. Investing in expensive furniture may cost more initially, but it stands up to wear and tear, allowing you to keep your carefully selected pieces for many … [Read more...]

DIY | Repurposing a Dresser Into A Television Stand

We recently joined the flat screen television generation and parted ways with our huge clutter catching entertainment center. Although the flat screen is mounted on the wall, I still felt like we needed a table of some sort underneath. After a little shopping around we realized that most television stands on the market were very overpriced or cheaply made and wouldn’t last long. That’s when we had to get creative and started thinking about … [Read more...]

5 Things To Do Before Your Moving Company Arrives

5 Things To Do Before Your Moving Company Arrives Moving can be fun- especially if you’ve hired a reliable company. Finding a company is easy- just look up a company near you by typing “movers near me” or a company in your new area by adding a location near to the query. Once you have found a company, you’ll need to do a bit more before the movers arrive moving day. 1. Finish Last Minute Packing: Certain small things like laptops, … [Read more...]

Wellness in a Wacky World: Modern Mini-Meditations for Stressed Out Moms

Wellness in a Wacky World: Modern Mini-Meditations for Stressed Out Moms New moms may well be the people most likely to feel overstressed, and the least likely to do a darn thing about it. Although the rewards of motherhood are many, the demands put upon mothers are also mighty. Unfortunately, some moms feel that taking time for themselves is not allowed. If you’re a stressed-out mom, there are a number of techniques that can calm you. Mediation … [Read more...]

Why It’s Important To Give Teens More Freedom

Why It's Important To Give Teens More Freedom As a parent who is fully aware of negative social influences on young people, you might be inclined to provide your teenager with more guidance and structure than they appear willing to accept. Unfortunately, you may have noticed that the more you try to reason with them, explaining the reason for your family rules, the more they appear to tune you out. This, to say the least, can be very … [Read more...]

Choosing the Best Vlogging Camera: A Guide for Mom Bloggers

Choosing the Best Vlogging Camera: A Guide for Mom Bloggers Photo by Philip McMaster / CC BY-NC 2.0 Are you passionate about sharing some parenting and childcare tips, as well as your family’s memories, on your blog? If so, then vlogging or video blogging can be a worthwhile activity for mom bloggers like you. It’s quite easy to learn—you just need to talk in front of the camera about the things that you’re interested in. However, if you … [Read more...]