Self Care Tips for Moms This Mother’s Day, I can feel the stress surmounting more than years past. ALL moms could use more time for self care… and more gifts for book lovers, of course! Perhaps it is a sign of the economic times, up and down pandemic era, or the end of the school… Continue reading Mom Gifts for Book Lovers
Category: Holidays
Free Earth Day Activities for Kids
Celebrate Earth Day I can remember first celebrating Earth Day back in 1989. I was in the 4th grade and I had this amazing teacher who was really inspiring. Mrs. Moyle taught us that pollution was a problem, that we need to be kind to the earth and the importance of recycling. I’m sure Mrs.… Continue reading Free Earth Day Activities for Kids
Easy Easter Basket Ideas for Busy Moms
*This post contains affiliate links. Spring Traditions Easter is such a fun springtime tradition. I love how spring feels so hopeful. The warmer weather is really nice and the budding flowers are such a nice promise of what’s to come. Whether you celebrate Easter for religious reasons or for the cute bunny and goodies, it’s… Continue reading Easy Easter Basket Ideas for Busy Moms
5 Fun Family Game Night Recommendations
Over the holidays, we purchased a few new games to try out for Family Game Night. One of my many goals is always to bring more FUN and connection to our everyday. Throughout the year, certain games have become more popular in our household. We have tried and loved all of the following games. So,… Continue reading 5 Fun Family Game Night Recommendations
Spring Activity Books and Stuff To Do for Kids
When I was a kid, I can remember always getting my “stuff to do” bag ready for trips. Whether we were traveling great lengths across the US in our family motorhome or taking a short trip to the mountains, I always had to pack an activity bag. Now that I am a busy mom with… Continue reading Spring Activity Books and Stuff To Do for Kids
Valentine’s Day Self Care Circuit Training
By Guest Blogger: Ciara Cheriese We have officially made it through the first month of 2022! Now, we must get “mentally prepared” for the season of “love, candy & flowers”. 💛🍭💐 Of course, I’m talking about that special 2/14 day that we all look forward to every year❣️ This year I think it is really… Continue reading Valentine’s Day Self Care Circuit Training
Hug Them This Holiday – 5 Easy Ways to Nurture Your Kid’s Mental Health
This holiday season feels less worrisome with the pandemic hopefully becoming more manageable in our everyday life. However, there have been many unknown effects on our children’s mental health over the last couple of strange years. “More than 25% of high school students reported worsening emotional and cognitive health and over 20% of parents with… Continue reading Hug Them This Holiday – 5 Easy Ways to Nurture Your Kid’s Mental Health
Simple Ways to Celebrate the Season of Giving
(Guest Blogger: Ciara Cheriese)Have you ever been lucky enough, to pull up to the window at Starbucks & have the Barista tell you “The car ahead of you paid for your order”? It has personally happened to me several times. However, every single time it feels like I just won the lottery (even though my order… Continue reading Simple Ways to Celebrate the Season of Giving
Throwback Thanksgiving to a Time of Togetherness
(Guest Blogger: Ciara Cheriese)Teachers are always trying to find creative ways, to spice up the holidays to give the students some reprieve from the “same old thing “. One year Meilani’s class had a “thanksgiving pajama feast”. Ironically, it did give things a beautiful change. It is one of my favorite class parties, to this… Continue reading Throwback Thanksgiving to a Time of Togetherness
How Important Are Holiday Traditions for Kids?
After a fun weekend of Halloween fun, I am relishing the idea of how much we all get excited about the same things every year. My kids look forward to it, I look forward to it, really the whole world looks forward to it. As we prepare for the upcoming holidays, I so enjoy watching… Continue reading How Important Are Holiday Traditions for Kids?