After previously covering our best Prime Day Sale finds for the home, the kids, the teens, and the guys ... it's time for the ladies! (And, ok, also the techies).Don't forget - if you're not already a Prime member, you need to get your free 30 Day Prime Membership here to get in on the deals.Ready to build the capsule wardrobe of your dreams? Here we go...After previously covering our best Prime Day Sale finds for the home, the kids, the teens, and the guys... it's time for the … [Read more...]
Prime Day Finds – Part 1
for the first time ever Prime Day is coming twice this year! And officially starts now and lasts until tomorrow, October 12th!Psst - You need to get your free 30 Day Prime Membership here to get in on the deals.With thousands of you shopping the sales I've recommended in years past, I'm feeling like a bit of a veteran this time around and I'm here to share with you my secrets.First, there are certain items that Amazon puts on deep discount … [Read more...]
Gift Guide: My 2021 Favs
I've been getting a lot of emails asking when my gift guides will be coming out and I have to apologize. We've had some set backs over here.See exhibit A..Yes, that is an enormous Cedar tree that fell onto our house earlier this month. Luckily no one was hurt but, needless to say, it's been quite the project. Add to that my daughter's swim team, youngest's soccer, and oldest's TWO basketball teams and you get the picture.So today I want to tell you two … [Read more...]
Today Only – 40% Off the Holiday Cards I’ve Loved for a Decade
*Today's post is sponsored by Mpix. All opinions are 100% my own.If you're like me, you're probably pretty sick of hearing about the supply chain shortages by now.Nevertheless, there's a deal going on today I really want you to know about- hopefully it will not only save you a lot of money, but also a big headache from ordering cards too late and having them not arrive when expected.Ever heard of Mpix?They've been my secret for getting professional quality photography prints at a budget price … [Read more...]
My New Favorite Hack for Getting the Kids to Do Their Chores
If you've been following me for long, you know I'm a huge proponent of giving kids household responsibilities and teaching them to manage money at an early age. I've done a lot of research on the topic and even developed some pretty slick tools to help parents get started.I'll be the first to admit, though, that even the best routines need shaking up every once in a while, and my Kids' Responsibility and Money Management Kit is no different.In our house, the system was still working beautifully … [Read more...]
4 Steps to Start an Amazing Family Movie Night Tradition
Photo via Decoholic. Remember a time when technology brought people together? When the whole family would gather around the only TV in the house instead of spreading out to separate rooms and devices? Yes, these days personal gadgets tend to isolate people in their own cyber world, but you don’t have to feel hopeless. There are ways for you to use technology to engage your family as a unit—a movie night, for example! Here are some ideas for making the most of this evening activity for the … [Read more...]
10 Cheap & Easy Indoor Beach Ball Games to Keep Kids Active
I was looking through some old photos recently and I was reminded of how much we used to play with beach balls in the house when the kids were younger. It was such a simple way to keep the kids active and happy when we were stuck indoors - plus it was super inexpensive and easy to set up (two of my favorite qualities in a kids' activity). Back in the day, this one was right up there with our Life-Sized Building Blocks, Construction Sensory Box and Upcycled Inventor's Box. The idea is so great, … [Read more...]
What to Show Your Kids on Inauguration Day
It's a historic day today for many reasons, not the least of which is the swearing in of the first woman elected to National Office.Like many of you, I watched it live this morning with my kids on TV (tears were shed). But in case you haven't yet, I wanted to let you know that a special inauguration day children's special covering all the events is available here!I love that this historic day is being presented in such an accessible way to students all over the country, and … [Read more...]
Free Printable: Family New Year’s Resolutions & Year-in-Review
2020 is over!! This is the time I always ask myself: Should I make New Year's resolutions this year? This year the answer is a resounding YES. I'm aiming for goals that are both aspirational and attainable. Luckily, we also happen to have a simple tool to help you and your family make some goals for this year while reminiscing all the happenings of last year. Download yours here... At our house, we've been chatting over dinner about our favorite memories of this year - our … [Read more...]
How to Make a “Sibling Appreciation” Advent Calendar
This "Sibling Appreciation Advent Calendar" is an idea our elf came up with last year and worked really well. On the first day he appeared, always the day after Thanksgiving in our house, he arrived with this Advent Calendar (only $15!) and an explanation. The idea is simple. Our elf asked the kids to take a minute each day to write something nice about each other and place it in that day's pocket. The next morning the kids wake up to find the notes they wrote about each other and a small … [Read more...]
Free Printable: Thanksgiving Gratitude Conversation Starters
Gratitude isn't a new concept for us. We've talked before about regularly expressing gratitude toward our kids and putting our gratitude into writing. Do a simple search for gratitude on the blog and you'll see many ideas for crafts and thoughts about giving thanks. The benefits of being a grateful person range from being more optimistic, less materialistic and self-centered, to increasing our self-esteem and actually making us healthier. This is something we should be working on literally … [Read more...]
30 Breakfast Ideas for a 1-year-old
Our post, 30 Meal Ideas for 1-Year-Olds, has been so incredibly popular that I asked our contributor, Kaley, to follow it up with a breakfast version. What I love most about this is that we have breakfast for dinner on the regular around here- which means that now we have 60 great kid-friendly meal ideas! Here she is with her list (and if anyone knows healthy kid food, it's Kaley, so it's a great list). We have two go-to breakfasts in my house. And they are both super simple formulas that can … [Read more...]
Yes, You Can Have a Fun Covid Halloween! Here’s How…
In my neighborhood, Trick-or-Treating is a thing. It's one of those 'hoods that's proud of their reputation as the spot to be, and happily embraces the families that come from all around year after year. Our kids especially love it; the over-the-top decorations, the excitement of seeing so many classmates and friends walking the streets and ringing our doorbell, the block party vibe that permeates the night.So I've been thinking a lot about how we (and all other parents) can live up to the … [Read more...]
We Tried It! – Milk Colors
These magic milk colors have been on our to-do list for a long time (like ever since I first got on Pinterest long). I'm sure you can tell by the photo above, this project is the perfect mix of art, science, and fun. I've seen the idea several places over the last few months. I'd highly recommend checking it out (hint: there are two equally exciting bonus activities). It's a good bet you already have everything you need for this one in your … [Read more...]
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