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Valentine Ideas for Kids
Instead of stopping at the store this year to pick up a box of premade Valentine’s cards for your little one, try your hand at a homemade Valentine’s craft. This year is all about handmade meaningful gifts.
Making SMARTer Goals for 2024!
2024 is almost upon us. It’s that time of the year, whether you make plans, goals, or resolutions. We like to call them SMART resolutions. Here are some suggestions for the new year.
Holidays with Little Ones
Traditionally during the holidays, you may have gone “all out” with your decorating. But now you have a little one crawling, toddling or walking and ready to get into everything. So, how can you decorate while keeping your little one safe from harm? We have some tips to help you find a balance.
Christmas Crafts I’m Loving This Year
Tis the season. Finally! So this year I put a lot of thought into kid gifts. I chose things that were geared towards other cultures, that would make kids work together and that provided just all out joy. There are Christmas Missions. Here are some ideas to get not only holiday season going but to […]
Conversations about Financial Planning
Financial conversations are one of the most difficult things to teach children to have. I have heard many people say that personal finance should be taught in school. While we agree, you can also start educating your little ones on the importance of financial independence as soon as possible.
Things Your Mom Never Told You About Being Pregnant
You can pretty much google any question you have about being pregnant, however, I was surprised at some of the things you just don’t know about being pregnant until you are. Things you would think your mom would have told you but did not. Things that somehow get missed in the great quantity of new […]
Mother’s Day Musts
As a mom (or mom-to-be), you deserve the best! After all, you are constantly busy taking care of everyone and everything in your homestead. Now, it’s time to take care of you! Here are some awesome Mother’s Day ideas (or hints to drop) that include some major pampering and lots of luxury for the expecting […]
Choosing an Obstetrician
How do you choose an obstetrician? Being pregnant is a difficult time. There are so many unknowns. There are so many opinions. OMG the opinions. Do this, don’t do that. Studies say this and studies say that. It is difficult to know what to believe. You definitely can not trust everything you hear on social […]
When Your Child is Estranged
There is a side of motherhood that rarely gets talked about. What about the times that are difficult? What if your child has left you estranged? That once adorable baby that you couldn’t live without has decided they are better off without you? Where did you go wrong? Being a parent is never easy, but […]
The Importance of Knowing Your Family’s Health History
You may not have considered the importance of knowing your family’s health history, but you should. Knowing your family’s health history could provide you with an idea of health issues you or your children may face in the future. Don’t know where to start? We suggest starting with these tips from the CDC. Know Your […]