"There is no way to be a perfect mother, but there are a million ways to be a great one."
I’m the first to admit that beach trips aren’t my favorite. I don’t like the sand, the over-crowded parking lots, nor do I like the hassle of lugging everything out onto the beach. But because my kids love beach trips, I’ve hit on several “beach hacks” that make them more manageable, and even enjoyable, for me.
Keeping kids organized is a tall order, especially when they are the key reason for such organizational needs—so use these helping hands to your advantage! Here are a few easy steps to get your little ones to lend a helping hand when it comes to keeping your home organized.
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and a gift for mom doesn't need a ton of planning and it doesn’t have to be from an expensive store. This is a day to acknowledge and appreciate how much work goes into being a mom, so here are four ideas to help kick off the celebration right.
Decorating eggs with young children can be a fun and festive activity, but it can also be a recipe for chaos. They dye gets everywhere, it takes forever for the eggs to get the full color, and by the time you’re all set up to go, the kids have lost all semblance of patience. Here are some tips to keep the egg decorating process enjoyable for everyone this year.
Every Saturday night, our family watches a movie together. It’s our “family movie night.” That's why it drives me bonkers when it’s wasted on an overly marketed kids’ movie that actually makes no sense; a movie that leaves me with more questions than answers. Here are 5 movies that regrettably left my with more questions than answers on family movie night.
If you’re traveling with kids this summer, you probably know the basics to pack already. Basics like sunblock, Wet Wipes, and extra clothes. But there are some additional items, often overlooked, that will help make your road trip a little bit smoother.
It’s the end of the school year and a perfect time to show your children's teachers how much you appreciate their hard work and dedication, but adding that to the laundry list of other things that have to get done this time of year can be downright overwhelming. Michelle, a teacher of almost 20 years, takes the guesswork out of gift buying and points out a few gift ideas that teachers will surely love.
Thanksgiving is a day filled with family, friends, fun, laughter - and a lot of super-stressful time management for hosts juggling children, too. Luckily, there’s a few sure-fire ways to keep your children entertained while you (and your partner) cook and prep the house.
I’m always on the lookout for easy field trips with the kids, which is why I frequently purchase memberships to local museums and zoos. But membership is oftentimes about more than just getting through the front gate. Check out these extra ways to get the most out of your membership and your overall experience.
