Are you wondering how you are going to survive summer with kids at home all day, keep reading for a few tips! Summer break is almost here and the kids are ecstatic! But if you’re a mom, you’re likely thinking SURVIVAL: Many moms get overwhelmed at the thought of having the kids home all summer […]
What are your plans for summer fun this year? While we rarely take vacations, we do enjoy a number of different local attractions for day trips. There’s so much to do in Vermont near my home that we never run out of fun local trips to take. We also live within driving distance to New […]
I love these baby care product hacks! As moms, we often have cupboards full of baby products. After all, we don’t want to run out of baby shampoo, baby wash, baby wipes or baby lotion when we need it. Have you ever wondered what else you can do with baby care products besides use them […]
Have you ever joined the pharmacy discount card programs with the hope that you’d save money on your prescriptions? Because Marty is disabled, he has a number of different prescriptions he needs to take and that can get very expensive. Some, but not all, are covered by insurance. For the ones that aren’t covered by […]
Are you looking for an age appropriate chore list? I believe in having children help with chores as soon as they’re old enough. It’s important that they learn responsibility and this is a great way to teach them that. Of course, it can be hard to know what chores each age group is actually old […]
Have you always wanted a themed bedroom? If you have always dreamed of having a princess themed bedroom or a farm animal bedroom for your child, keep reading. Themed Bedroom An older child might enjoy a retro themed bedroom. Whether your child is in love with airplanes or dinosaurs, I have a few fun interior […]
Children learn by doing. Pretend play is an important part of child development. Playing does not just include taking a break after work or study. Pretend play is a form of play where kids can learn through observation. Learning through play is an important part of growing up and a vital contributor to the normal […]
Have you heard of the Tooth Fairy poem? Losing the first tooth can be traumatic for your child. But, you can also make it an exciting time to look forward to by incorporating a few fun Tooth Fairy traditions like this cute poem. Legend says that the Tooth Fairy will come to leave a small […]
Are you wondering about teaching creative thinking skills to your child? Creativity is so much more than art, music, dance, and acting. Of course, those are all wonderful examples of creativity. But, creative thinking skills can be used to solve problems, brainstorm, adapt to new situations, and make new friends. We want to encourage our […]
Are you wondering about recycling used batteries? So many games and toys nowadays require batteries to operate. They move, buzz, flash and speak which can be loads of fun but generally means there is a battery inside. Eventually, the battery will need to be replaced and that will leave you with batteries that need to […]