Back to school brings on lots of fun activities and tons of BIRTHDAY PARTIES! It seems like every time that we turn around, we are getting another sweet invitation in the mail to a birthday celebration. Although most people immediately run to the toy store, I like to oftentimes think outside of the box a […]
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Smart Strategies For Buying Holiday Gifts
As the holidays are rapidly approaching, it is most definitely time to start thinking about shopping for presents! Here are my smart strategies for buying gifts this holiday season. Step 1 – Determine Your Overall Budget. The first question you should ask yourself is how much total do you want (or can you afford) to spend? You […]
5 Ways To Have A Less Stressful Thanksgiving……
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I want to mention a few items that will make your upcoming Turkey Day a lot easier and happier for you and your family. The main thing to remember is that you need to enjoy your day! It is not only important for your guests to have a happy holiday, but […]
Top Time Saving Tips For Busy Parents
As we are all constantly running around from one task to the next, it seems like there is never enough time in the day. Although we cannot change the amount of hours available, we can develop basic time saving habits that will free up our schedules for more fun with our families. After being a […]
Helpful Packing Tips When Flying
If you don’t fly on a regular basis, airplane travel can seem stressful. All of the rules that airports now have can make it difficult to pack smartly when you aren’t used to these regulations. However, once you start flying regularly, you will get much smarter with your packing strategies. Here are several helpful packing […]
My Best Packing Tips When Flying With Children
We have now gone on several flights with Madeline, and we have quickly realized that there is definitely an art form to flying with children. Although it may seem a little rough at first, it does get much easier with practice. Your immediate instincts are probably going to tell you to pack way more items […]
5 Products That Make My Life Easier
Lord knows that having a full time job, a toddler, a needy pet and a husband makes my life SUPER hectic! It seems that I am constantly running from one commitment to the next, and time just keeps slipping by. This season of my life is absolutely crazy, so anything that can can save me […]
Fun Items For Your Mommy Bucket List….
I dreamed for many years of having a baby prior to actually getting pregnant. In one way, it was sad, because I always longed to have a child of my own. However, one good thing that came from the waiting was the ample time I had to figure out things I wanted to do when I was […]
5 Items To Clear Out Of Your House – Fall Edition
Happy Fall, Y’all! Now that we are stepping into the last quarter of the year, it is A GREAT TIME to clear unnecessary items out of your home. You will be acquiring A LOT of new items over the next few months, so it is time to free up some space in those closets! Make […]
Madeline’s Favorite Toddler Books For Halloween
If you have been reading my blog for a while, then you know that I absolutely LOVE story time with my daughter! No matter how busy or hard the day has been, we always end the evening with story time in Madeline’s chair. This is a tradition that I started when she was a baby, […]