Shopping is a must-do activity, but it can also be a way to pass the time, entertain yourself, or it can be a way of masking emotional distress. If you're trying to stick to a budget, one thing that can help is to identify bad spending habits and work to correct them.It's easy to fall into bad shopping habits that can be of no real benefit. These can escalate into major problems that ...
Raising Daughters with Positive Body Image
When I was young, we didn't talk about our bodies. Maybe it was a cultural thing or maybe it was just my family. As a mom of girls, I'm coming to realize how important it is to talk to my kids about their bodies. Because of some recent- and honestly quite jarring- conversations with my girls, I'm being more intentional about raising daughters with positive body image.Girls' Body Image ...
Family Beach Day | Tips for a Fantastic Beach Trip
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FreeToBe #CollectiveBias In my younger years I spent as much time as I could at the beach. It was so easy back then - I’d just grab my sarong and sunscreen and be out the door in minutes. Now that I’m a mom of 4, getting everyone to the beach and back home is a lot more work than it used to ...
Why We Placed Our Twins in Separate Classes at School
The girls are rounding out their kindergarten year. I can't believe how quickly it all went by! They have learned so much over the last year, and had such a wonderful experience at school. From the time I found out I was pregnant with twins, I always knew I'd keep them together, both at school and at home. I never would have believed I'd be sitting here today advocating putting twins in separate ...
25 Ideas for a Staycation with Kids
Even though the days are longer, they seem to fly by when you’re at home. Projects and housekeeping can eat away at your valuable free time. Don’t let your summer vacation get away from you! Here are some ideas for a fun staycation with kids. Some links may be affiliate. 25 Ideas for a Staycation with KidsPut the kids in charge of the schedule. Let your kids help choose the ...
How Transitions can Make or Break your Parenting
Do you ever notice that your kids come unglued at the most inappropriate times? There’s a reason that memes about getting out the door on time are so popular. It’s a legitimate struggle for many parents! Quite often, the key to fewer tantrums and meltdowns is a simple strategy: Have a plan for guiding your child through transitions to the next activity. What are ...
Budgeting Tips to Keep you on Track
Our family started using a monthly budget about 3 years ago and I can’t say enough about how much it has improved our lives. Money is one less thing for us to stress over, which means as husband and wife we have one less thing to argue over! 22% of divorces are a result of money issues. Therefore, not having money issues between you and your spouse gives you an advantage in your relationship. Even ...
25 Fun Things to do on a Rainy Day with Kids
I just love a rainy day. I remember a time when I’d cozy up next to the window with a cup of hot tea and watch the rain fall gently on the sidewalk. Now that I have 3 small children, on most rainy days I look like a crazy lady by noon from all the bickering and demands for more snacks. I made a list some of my favorite kids activities and put together 25 of the best things to do on a rainy day ...
Cute but Cheap Farmhouse Decor Finds on Amazon
If only I had the budget of the Fixer Upper crew! I'd have our cozy little home turned into a San Diego farmhouse in no time. There's a little shop near us that creates custom designed farm tables, up to 12 feet long. Unfortunately, we're making do for now with pre-made Farmbouse decor on Amazon. Today I'm rounding up some pieces that are super cute and won't break the bank! And the best part is ...
Fun Spring Snacks for Kids
This post is sponsored by Goldfish® but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.Our family is leaping into spring and all things warmer weather. If you can’t get outside to enjoy a warm spring day, you can always bring the season inside with some fun spring snacks for kids!Today’s snacking features our new favorite crackers: Goldfish Epic Crunch. These crackers have ...