A dear friend of mine whose oldest daughter is the same age as mine, has a preschooler. She is a beautiful, sweet surprise that has added so much to her family's lives. I count myself part of that family, and I can tell you: we all adore her. I watch her sweet mama do all the things mamas of littles do from day to day, and I can't help but think I don't have the energy for mothering small ones ...
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Creative Indoor Activities for Rainy Days with Toddlers
Rainy days with a toddler can feel like an endless round of snack requests, toy volcanoes, and spontaneous fits of boredom. It’s tempting to stay hidden away, but with the right activities, a drizzly afternoon can be nice and rewarding. The Ultimate DIY Sensory Bin If you haven’t done a sensory bin yet, you’re in for a simple parenting victory. You just need a big container and some textures ...
The Busy Mom’s Guide to Decluttering and Simplifying Your Life
For me, one of the most challenging aspects of homemaking for me is keeping control of all the clutter. Let's face it: time is a precious commodity, which means decluttering your home can feel like a challenge you don’t want to undertake. It's overwhelming, and to be honest, I avoid it like the plague at times. Still, even I realize decluttering is important because it can really help to make your ...
Parenting Hacks for a Successful, Less Stressful New Year
Let's be honest for a moment, ok? Motherhood is hard. Parenting is hard. It starts with sleepless nights and crying babies and morphs over the years to sleepless nights as you worry over out-late college students, sassy teenagers, and more laundry than you could ever have imagined. As moms, we have to manage it all. I'm not always good at it. If I ever manage to keep all the balls in the ...