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8 Strategies for Revamping Your Bathroom with Ease
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A blog about a single mother raising two children and trying to keep her sanity.. or find it! Recipes, health topics, parenting experiences and more!
2023-11-15 11:52
7 Easy Tips for Starting a Container Garden
A container garden is a wonderful option for people who want a garden, but are limited on space and time. A container garden allows you to grow yo… Read More
2023-05-24 10:31
20 Fun and Simple Playdough Recipes
Playdough is a family-friendly play item for small kids (until they let it dry out and it’s everywhere all the time for the rest of your life) but y… Read More
2023-05-23 10:14
20 Things to do in San Antonio With Kids
Traveling with the kids is only as enjoyable as your mindset, whether it’s a long car trip, a quick flight, or a day trip from home. If you&rsq&hell…Read More
2023-05-22 10:28
20 Awesome Homemade Chocolate Snacks For Kids
Kids and chocolate go hand-in-hand, which is why a great chocolate snack is always a win. Whether the kids are home from school for the day, han… Read More
2023-05-21 10:35
20 Things To Do In Dallas With Kids
Dallas, Texas, is a great place to visit. The weather is – mostly – lovely and warm, the atmosphere is exciting, and there is plenty to do for… Read More
2023-05-20 10:04
20 Ways To Help Your Kids Deal With the Summer Slide
Summer vacation is almost upon us (says the parents who still have another full week of school before our kids even get to experience Spr… Read More
2023-05-19 10:13
20 Easy Face Painting Ideas For Kids
Parenting is a lawless place. There are no rules aside from keep them alive, protect them, and keep them safe, fed, clothed, and sheltered, and be sure t… Read More
2023-05-18 10:06
20 Simple and Fun Themes For Your Kids Birthday Party
Kids are the best, but planning a birthday party is almost always the worst. Even if you love a birthday party, and you love planning, t… Read More
2023-05-17 10:35
Everything You Need For the Perfect Family Game Night
Planning the perfect family game night? I’ll tell you right now that the best family game nights are the ones that happen organica… Read More
2023-05-15 10:24
20 Tips For Raising Money-Smart Children
Kids are, like they saying goes, little broke best friends who think you are wealthy. Our kids certainly have no problem sending us links, filling th… Read More
2023-05-08 10:13
20 Things To Do in Houston With Kids
Houston, we have a problem. The kids are coming to town and we don’t know how to keep them happy. The good news about a stop in Houston is that the… Read More
2023-05-01 11:43
20 Things To Do in Nashville With Kids
Nashville is a good time, but it’s not the first place you think of when deciding on a family vacation. It’s a lot of bars, restaurants wit… Read More
2023-04-24 10:50
What To Pack For A Family Beach Day With the Kids
A day at the beach with kids can go one of two ways. It is either a smashing success and a lovely family day, or it’s a disaster. I&rs&hell…Read More
2023-04-17 10:23
20 Easy Things to Paint for Kids
Kids are big fans of paint. It doesn’t matter how old they are, what they love to do for fun, or how cool they are; kids love to paint. There is someth… Read More
2023-04-10 10:37
20 Things To Do in Myrtle Beach With Kids
Located on the Northeast shores of South Carolina sits the family-friendly city of Myrtle Beach. Though touristy, the city offers plenty to do for f… Read More
2023-04-01 09:51
20 Awesome Rock Painting Ideas for Kids
Give a child a rock, and they’ll collect rocks forever. Give a child a rock and a paintbrush, and they’ll collect eleventy billion rocks a… Read More
2023-03-27 10:07
20 Awesome Charades Ideas for Kids
Family game night. These three words incite excitement or fear in the eyes of our children. Some kids love to have a game night with their families. Others… Read More
2023-03-20 09:55
21 Awesome Fundraising Ideas for Kids
“I’ll write you a check, but don’t ask me for my time,” is what I said to our oldest daughter’s Assistant Principal when w… Read More
2023-03-17 10:09
20 Awesome Kids Birthday Party Food Ideas on a Budget
Birthdays are the sweetest. They’re also the worst and literally the most annoying. No? Just me? I am not a mom who loves a birthd… Read More
2023-03-16 10:28
What Is Inductive Parenting And Should You Consider It?
Is there a right method of parenting? No, there is not. Are there many methods of parenting? Too many, honestly. The number of parenti… Read More
2023-03-15 10:17
20 Awesome Take Your Kid to Work Day Activities
Take Your Kid to Work Day is a long-running tradition. However, organizers should have extra activities in mind. Otherwise, there is a real ri… Read More
2023-03-14 10:11
10 Parenting Newsletters You Should Consider Reading
Spoiler Alert: There are no parenting hacks that make parenting easier. Sure, there are parenting hacks that make certain aspects of pare… Read More
2023-03-13 10:16
What is Power Assertion Parenting and Should You Consider It?
Everything we do as parents affects the way our children feel, and we cannot always predict how they might react to our actions… Read More
2023-03-10 11:01
Everything You Need for the Perfect Kids’ Cooking Set
Kids are born as natural explorers and their adventurous hearts will take them to the kitchen, ready to help you chop vegetables a… Read More
2023-03-09 12:28
What Type of Parenting is the Most Effective During Adolescence?
Raising adolescents is a full-time job, and that’s before you incorporate parenting styles and other little things like… Read More
2023-03-08 10:55
Parenting Consultant: Should You Hire One?
Divorce is an ugly word, but it’s not always a bad thing. When two people cannot live together in a manner conducive to raising happy, health… Read More
2023-03-07 11:15
How to Give Advice to a Friend With Family Problems
Everybody deals with family problems. Some are far worse than others, of course, but everyone deals with them. Growing up, we moved from F… Read More
2023-03-06 10:53
50 Awesome Snow Day Writing Prompts
Writing prompts are designed to warm up a writers imagination. Let’s face it, even seasoned writers can feel lost when staring at a blank piece of p… Read More
2023-03-03 11:11
The Best Alaska Cruises for Families
Many people love the idea of a cruise, and other people do not find them appealing. I fall into the latter category. I am not a fan of the touristy-ness… Read More
2023-03-02 11:32
20 Awesome Dysfunctional Family Movies
Spoiler alert – All families are dysfunctional. Even the happiest, most normal, most loving families you know are all dysfunctional. My family is… Read More
2023-03-01 11:33
20 Great Gifts for Homeschool Moms
No more coffee cups. Or slippers. Or robes, wine bottle toppers or Yeti cups or stemless wineglasses with cute sayings. Please. I am begging you. I’m… Read More
2023-02-28 11:03
Should Your Teenager Be Seeing a Therapist?
A better question is, “Why shouldn’t my teenager see a therapist?” According to the National Alliance on Mental Health’s s… Read More
2023-02-27 11:23
20 Signs You Need to Send Your Child to a Boot Camp for Teens
Boarding school. Boot camp. Parents joke about sending their teens to one or the other – or both – when they’r… Read More
2023-02-24 11:28
20 Suggestions For When Your Grumpy Teenager Doesn’t Want to Talk
No one in a mood wants to talk to anyone else. Plain and simple, leave them alone, let the grumpiness fade, and try ag… Read More
2023-02-23 11:26
20 Things Parents Should Never Say to Their Teenager
“I’m a cool mom, sweetheart,” may or may not be a repeat phrase in our household. Rest assured, however, that it always… Read More
2023-02-22 11:35
20 Things to Do on a Car Trip With a Teenager
Road trips…yuck. Car trips…also yuck. There is nothing worse than traveling in a vehicle for more than two hours, yet my husband i… Read More
2023-02-21 11:26
20 Things You Should Stop Doing For Your Teenager
Unpopular Opinion: You don’t need to stop doing anything for your teenager that you don’t want to stop doing. I’m not talk… Read More
2023-02-20 11:35
20 Ways to Get Your Kids to Behave in a Restaurant
Kids ruin everything. I say it (mostly jokingly) all the time. Kids are the light of our lives, yet they are also the darkness that descend… Read More
2023-02-17 11:16
20 Awesome Outdoor Toys for Kids That Bring Endless Fun
“I’m just an outside boy,” my son (now eight) said to my husband and I years ago on he and his twin sister’s f… Read More
2023-02-16 11:48
50 Awesome Shadow Work Writing Prompts
What is shadow work? It involves journaling about a variety of things while asking yourself the hard questions. What exactly are these questions, you a… Read More
2023-02-15 11:19
20 Virtual Field Trips Your Kids Can Take
COVID Kindergarten sucked. I’ll be honest with you from the start – I am not a teacher. I don’t want to be a teacher. I don’… Read More
2023-02-14 11:03
20 Awesome Random Acts of Kindness for Kids
It began when our oldest daughter was in third grade. She got into the car after school one day, and she immediately began crying. Before she said… Read More
2023-02-13 11:17
20 Tips for Mothers of Teenagers to Stay Calm
There’s a saying that being a mother essentially means spending the rest of your life with your heart walking around outside of your chest… Read More
2023-02-10 10:53
Should You Send Your Kid to Sleepaway Camp?
Growing up, all I wanted to do was go to sleepaway camp. But not just any sleepaway camp. I wanted to go to one where I’d find my long-lost… Read More
2023-02-09 11:17
7 Strategies to Make Sure Your Kids Aren’t Entitled
I’m a good person, so I deserve good things to happen to me. Well…no, that’s not how that works. No one really de… Read More
2023-02-08 11:51
50 Awesome Dr. Seuss Writing Prompts
Sometimes the only way to allow a great writer to blossom is to help them along with an idea or two so they can focus more on their writing style than wh… Read More
2023-02-07 11:08
10 Safe Phone Alternatives for Kids
Middle school is the rule in our home. When you go to middle school, you can have a cell phone. Not a moment before, and we will have full and complete ac… Read More
2023-02-06 11:09
20 Ways to Build Lifelong Confidence in Kids
Our sixth grade daughter is currently writing her Tropicana Speech for her ELA class. Her title? It’s Hard Being the Best One Yes, you read… Read More
2023-02-03 10:48
How to Get Your Children to Follow a Routine Without Reminders
“How do you do it?” is the question I am asked all the time. I mean, all the time. How do I manage to do what I do… Read More
2023-02-02 11:21
20 Holiday Traditions that Won’t Break the Bank
Do you decorate for Christmas before or after Thanksgiving? And do people really wait until just a few days before Christmas to put up t… Read More
2023-02-01 11:16
20 Organization Hacks for your Refrigerator
Organization is my love language. It’s not really my love language, per se, but my husband can tell you there are few things in life that br… Read More
2023-01-31 11:28
50 Awesome End of Year Writing Prompts
It doesn’t matter if you’re writing a journal for personal growth or an end-of-year writing assignment for a favorite class, there are time… Read More
2023-01-30 11:39
20 Kids School Lunch Ideas for Under $1
I’ll be honest with you upfront: I don’t pack school lunches, do much of the grocery shopping, or pay attention to price tags. I can&rsquo&hell…Read More
2023-01-27 11:38
20 Questions to Ask instead of “How Was Your Day?”
Good. Fine. Awesome. Great. Okay. What do these words have in common? They are the single word answers my kids give to the ques… Read More
2023-01-26 11:54
50 Awesome Writing Prompts for Math
Most people don’t spend much time writing about math. Generally speaking, the thinking is that you should spend more time doing math problems if you… Read More
2023-01-25 11:42
20 Awesome Family Reunion Activities
If I tell you right now that we are talking about family reunion activities today, I might scare you off. I get it. Families are complex, and not everyon… Read More
2023-01-24 11:30
What Do You Do When Your Teen Gets Into A Fight?
One of the first things our middle daughter noticed when she began her middle school career this past fall is that kids fight. A lot. She&rsq&hell…Read More
2023-01-23 11:18
20 Awesome Outdoor Family Activities
My kids are never more delightfully behaved than when they are not on their iPads and/or phones. I don’t say that lightly, either; our kids are gen… Read More
2023-01-20 10:21
What Do You Do When Your Teen Lies?
If there is one thing I will not tolerate from my children, it’s lying. The number one rule in our household is the truth is spoken at all times. Ly… Read More
2023-01-19 11:11
50 Awesome First Week of School Writing Prompts
It is a well-known fact that students lose much of what they have learned during the summer break. The exact numbers can see enormous variatio… Read More
2023-01-18 12:24
50 Awesome Playwriting Prompts
Are you planning to become a playwriter? If so, did you know you can build an intriguing story from a basic scene overview? Talented and creative writers can i… Read More
2023-01-17 11:41
50 Awesome Superhero Writing Prompts
Superheroes are popular. Thanks to that, you might find it interesting to write about them. If you aren’t sure where to start, you can always use s… Read More
2023-01-16 11:53
50 Awesome 3rd Grade Opinion Writing Prompts
Self-expression is a critical skill. After all, it is one of the core components of communication, which is one of those things everyone should h… Read More
2023-01-13 11:36
What is the Ferber Method and Should You Bother?
Ahhh…sleep. It’s a glorious thing, yet many of us get nowhere near enough. WebMD provides a comprehensive list of how much sleep… Read More
2023-01-12 11:37
50 Awesome Women’s History Month Writing Prompts
Depending on who you talk to, there are various reasons why there are distinct differences in the way men and women are treated. Some p… Read More
2023-01-11 11:06
20 Awesome Family Bonding Activities
Happy New Year, and Happy Month We All Get to Slow Down and Recuperate From Months of Busyness. Okay, I made up that last part, but you know I’m no… Read More
2023-01-10 11:34
50 Awesome Creative Writing Prompts for High School
Creative writing is one of those things that can be surprisingly beneficial even though people might not expect it. Writers.com claims it… Read More
2023-01-09 11:22
20 Ways to Deal With a Spoiled Child
It was the weekend before Christmas when I realized our kids might be spoiled and parenting is annoying (okay, I know they are spoiled, but it kind of hi… Read More
2023-01-06 11:19
50 Awesome Fairy Tale Writing Prompts
Fairy tales have been with us for a long time. They are so old they predate written records, which makes it rather difficult to tell when people started… Read More
2023-01-05 10:59
20 Parenting Hacks for Your Next Disney Trip
It’s the happiest place on earth, but I’m going to let you in on a secret. It’s not. Disney World is the most miserable place o… Read More
2023-01-04 11:22
50 Awesome Songwriting Prompts
Sometimes, inspiration comes from the strangest sources. Other times, not so much. As a result, if you are stuck on a song, you should consider checking out so… Read More
2023-01-03 10:39
How to Plan the Perfect Ice Cream Party
Ice cream, you scream we all scream for ice cream! If that doesn’t take you back 30+ years hearing your dad make the standard ice cream dad joke… Read More
2023-01-02 11:22
50 Awesome Personal Narrative Writing Prompts
Most of us are at least somewhat fond of ourselves. As a result, we don’t need much encouragement to start writing about ourselves. Instea… Read More
2022-12-30 11:22
50 Awesome Deep Writing Prompts about Life
Self-discovery tends to be considered a good thing. The reasons can see considerable variation from person to person. However, most people agree to… Read More
2022-12-29 10:52
What is Parallel Parenting and Should You Try It?
What is parallel parenting, and should you try it? I imagine many haven’t heard of it, or maybe that was just me. Parallel parenting i… Read More
2022-12-28 11:08
50 Awesome “Would You Rather” Writing Prompts
Everyone runs into dilemmas from time to time. Sometimes, the situation is complicated enough that you can’t determine the cor… Read More
2022-12-27 11:40
20 Awesome Ice Breaker Questions for Kids
Confession: I am super awkward around kids. I say the F word a lot. Sometimes, I don’t know what to say. I don’t have a lot in common wi… Read More
2022-12-26 11:48
50 Awesome Mental Health Writing Prompts
Mental health is just as important as physical health. As a result, it is a good idea for you to familiarize yourself with some easy ways to work on… Read More
2022-12-25 11:40
What is Permissive Parenting and Should You Try It?
How do you show love? I’m not asking about your love language with your spouse. I’m asking how you show love to your kids&hell&hell…Read More
2022-12-24 12:30
20 Easy Easter Baking Ideas
Easter is one of those holidays that changes dates like my 8-year-old daughter changes clothes (and puts every single thing she tries on and discards in the dirty… Read More
2022-12-23 10:24
20 Delicious Gluten-Free Baking Ideas
Until the year 2017, I didn’t know a thing about gluten-free living. No one in my family – immediate or extended – suffers from celiac… Read More
2022-12-22 10:25
50 Awesome Writing Prompts for Couples
It is no secret that good communication can do a great deal to strengthen a relationship. It is why VeryWellMind and other resources spend so much time… Read More
2022-12-21 10:26
20 Awesome Birthday Baking Ideas
Some will say Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, Halloween, or Fourth of July when you ask them their favorite holiday. I’m telling you right now –… Read More
2022-12-20 10:59
20 Awesome Valentine’s Day Baking Ideas
Nothing says romance quite like dinner reservations in a busy restaurant with a prix fixe menu and a wait staff pushing you out the door as quic… Read More
2022-12-19 11:12
Authoritative vs. Authoritarian Parenting: What’s the Difference?
I’m not a regular mom…I’m a cool mom. Amy Poehler’s character in ‘Mean Girls’ spo… Read More
2022-12-18 12:07
What Does Parenting from the Inside Out Mean?
“It just occurred to me that my parents had no idea what they’re doing,” I whispered to my husband from the passenger seat of… Read More
2022-12-17 11:00
50 Awesome Dialogue Writing Prompts
Writing something effectively isn’t always as easy as most people think it is. That is especially true when you’re trying to write dialogue fo… Read More
2022-12-16 10:12
20 Parenting Hacks that Should Legitimately Help
Parenting is both a gift and a joy, but it’s also a full-time job. My husband and I doubled our kid count each time I was pregnant, whi… Read More
2022-12-15 11:18
20 Signs That You Are Entering Neglectful Parenting Territory
Parenting experts do not exist. I’ve said it before, and I’m happy to say it again. There is no such thing as a pare… Read More
2022-12-14 11:19
20 Awesome New Year’s Baking Ideas
New Years Eve…does anyone over the age of 25 still celebrate the holiday or is everyone in agreement that it’s just too late to celebrat… Read More
2022-12-13 11:42
50 Awesome Memoir Writing Prompts
Who doesn’t like the prospect of creating a memoir based on experiences they’ve had throughout their life? Whether you plan on allowing anyone e… Read More
2022-12-12 10:35
50 Awesome Persuasive Writing Prompts
No one is born persuasive. Instead, you need to hone your persuasiveness if you want to become persuasive. Moreover, one kind of persuasiveness doesn&rs&hell…Read More
2022-12-11 12:27
20 Awesome Apple Baking Ideas
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, or something like that. Baking apples with sugar and cinnamon and cookies and other sinfully decadent items might not be e… Read More
2022-12-10 10:54
What To Do When Your Teenager Says I Hate You
Unpopular opinion – when your teen tells you they hate you, it means you’re doing a great job. Honestly. I am not offended by this… Read More
2022-12-09 10:52
30 Awesome Groundhog Day Writing Prompts for Kids
Groundhog Day has practical roots. According to Reader’s Digest, Europeans used the actions of various animals to gauge the return of… Read More
2022-12-08 10:51
20 Awesome Super Bowl Baking Ideas
That Sunday in February seems like the distant future, but we all know it is anything but. Sure, it’s not even Christmas, but thinking about the Supe… Read More
2022-12-07 11:07
50 Awesome Argumentative Writing Prompts
Mahatma Gandhi once said that honest disagreement is often a sign of good progress. Perhaps it is because of this that even citizens prefer oppositio… Read More
2022-12-06 11:01
20 Awesome Christmas Baking Ideas for Gifts
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Much like Buddy the Elf, it’s my favorite. The traditions, the trips, the excitement of de… Read More
2022-12-05 11:01
20 Awesome Star Wars-Themed Dinner Ideas
When George Lucas created “Star Wars” in the1970s, he probably had no idea that it would one day become among the most successful films o… Read More
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