Dealing With the Unexpected When You Have Kids Life is full of uncertainties and unexpected events, especially when you have kids. Suddenly instead of just worrying about your own well-being, you now have another person that relies on you for safety and protection. Accidents are inevitable and often happen when you least expect it. But that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare and take precautions to minimize the fallout when they do occur. There’s … [Read more...]
Ways To Feed Kids Healthy Foods With Menu Planning #CMHMoms
This post brought to you Children's Mercy. All opinions are my own. All parents want to encourage healthy eating habits in their children. One of the best ways to do this is to menu plan with your kids help each week. Getting them involved in what they will be eating each day helps you to recognize their preferred foods, while also introducing them to healthier options on a regular basis. We have some great tips for how to get healthy foods … [Read more...]
Easy Ways for Busy Moms to Indulge In Me Time #sponsored
This post is brought to you by Pepperidge Farm® Milano® cookies, but concerns my own opinion. If you are a busy mom like myself, you know all too well how hard it is to find time for self-care. Being able to give yourself a few minutes or hours of just me time is tough for a mom who is working hard for her family. There are few things that allow you to really indulge yourself without taking time away from your family, but one thing I enjoy is a … [Read more...]
Choosing Summer Camps For Kids With Special Needs #CMHMoms
This post brought to you Children's Mercy. All opinions are my own. Summer camps for kids are already sending out mailers and information for enrollment, but for some parents it can be tough to decide if their child is able to attend. There are some medical conditions and special needs in children that make it difficult to attend a traditional summer camp for kids. We are bringing you some great tips from Children's Mercy, as well as some great … [Read more...]
5 Tips For An Easy Spring Cleaning Process
This post brought to you by Home Depot. All opinions are my own. Spring cleaning is always a big undertaking in our home, but it goes beyond just purging unused items and cleaning baseboards. I love the focus on getting our house sanitary in the process of decluttering. It's so important when things like spring colds, lingering viruses and even seasonal allergies come around. Having a clean home is important, and our sponsor offers not only … [Read more...]
Is Your Rapunzel Doll … TANGLED? How to Detangle Doll Hair
How to Detangle Doll Hair...I'm pulling this one up from the archives in hopes of helping a few more "hair challenged" dolls in your little girl's life. Just remember to have patience with the procedure and start from the bottom and work your way up! Emma’s Rapunzel Doll was a tangled mess within hours of her taking her from the box. Despite the repeated (attempted) brushings Emma gave her, the rats nest got bigger and bigger. After a little … [Read more...]