Healthy Chicken Soup Recipe That is Perfect for Cold and Flu Season

September 24, 2018 by Marissa Leave a Comment

Healthy Chicken Soup Recipe

Learn why this chicken soup recipe is so healthy!

Whenever I felt ill as a child, my mother would make me some of her homemade chicken soup. I can still smell the hearty aroma of the healthy soup wafting through the house. Topped with a dash of grated cheese, it was the perfect thing to help lift my spirits and soothe any aches and pains that came during cold and flu season.

There’s nothing like a bowl of homemade chicken soup during the fall and winter to make you feel better, am I right?

Wonder why chicken soup is recommended when you’re not feeling well? Homemade chicken soup can be rather healthy for you and may improve your cold and flu symptoms! [Read more…]

How to Handle a Toddler Temper Tantrum in Public Without Losing Your Cool

September 20, 2018 by Marissa Leave a Comment

How to Handle a Toddler Temper Tantrum

How to Handle a Toddler Temper Tantrum in Public

I remember like it was yesterday.

We had to shop. I needed to get toilet paper and other essentials. At the time, I had two of my oldest kids with me, who were then four and two years old. It was the usual challenge, but nothing I couldn’t handle. Little one in cart, big one following next to me in the store.

We went to Target, the store we visited at least once a week. It was really busy: parents and grandparents scrambling to get things for Easter, others there to get their essentials, like me.

While the kids were still okay, I decided to do all I could while I was there: essentials, Easter shopping, a bit of food and other items. I swiftly went from aisle to aisle, knowing that the clock was ticking and the little one would need a nap soon. Time was precious. Time was everything.

Time ran out. [Read more…]

Wee Blessing Review: Very Affordable Kids Clothing Subscription Box

August 31, 2018 by Marissa Leave a Comment

Kids Clothing Subscription Box

Wee Blessing Review: An affordable subscription box for kids.

Have you ever tried a clothing subscription box? You fill out a style survey, hope your stylist finds clothing that meets your style preferences and budget, try on what they send, and return what you don’t like.

Did you know there are kids clothing subscription boxes? Imagine having someone else shopping for your kids! No need to bring them to stores and go crazy trying to find something they’ll wear! [Read more…]

Tips for Taking Awesome First Day of School Photos

August 22, 2018 by Marissa Leave a Comment

Tips for Taking the Best First Day of School Photos

Tips for Taking Awesome First Day of School Photos (This post contains affiliate links.)

Tips for First Day of School Photos

For many parents, it’s almost the most wonderful time of the year: back to school time!

Do you know what that means? It’s also time for the annual first day of school photos!

While we may be excited for the first day of school, often times, many of our kids aren’t that crazy about it. Summer’s over for them, and they’re not exactly looking forward to having homework again.

These tips for taking awesome back to school photos will keep everyone happy!

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How to Stay Cool on Your Patio While the Kids Play in the Yard

August 17, 2018 by Marissa Leave a Comment

How to Stay Cool

Learn how to stay cool on your patio as the kids play in the yard. (This post contains affiliate links).

My kids LOVE to be outside. We have a nice sized yard with a fun treehouse my husband built, and they have a whole bunch of toys to play around with.

When the big kids play outside, I’m able to get some work done indoors while being able to check on them from the back door in my kitchen. I trust that they will stay in the yard and stay away from any strangers walking by on the railroad property a few yards from our fence.

But when the toddler is outside, that’s another story. [Read more…]

Update Your School Morning Routine: Make Your Mornings Less Crazy and More Delightful

July 25, 2018 by Marissa 1 Comment

School Morning Routine: How to Make Mornings Less Stressful

Update Your School Morning Routine! Easy Ways to Make School Mornings Less Crazy And More Delightful

Easy Ways to Make School Mornings Less Crazy And More Delightful (This post contains affiliate links)

How to Make School Mornings Less Stressful

Get your shoes on! Grab your lunch! What do you mean you had homework last night? You just had your shoes on. Where did they go?!

Does this sound familiar?

School mornings can get crazy really fast. Like, as fast as it takes for your kid to lose his shoes that he just had on…

While I can’t make your mornings completely easy going, I can assure you that by following these tips, your school mornings can become less crazy and less stressful.

Will these tips work all of the time? Hey, I’m a mom of four kids. I know that not all plans are perfect! But trying to stick to a plan is way better than no plan at all, am I right? [Read more…]

When Mom Needs a Time Out: How to Take a Break When You Feel Like Snapping

July 16, 2018 by Marissa 1 Comment

When Mom Needs a Time Out

Mom needs a time out, but how can she take a break? (This post may contain affiliate links)

The toddler has been up since the crack of dawn. You tried to help her fall back asleep in her room for a while, but that’s a no go. You take her downstairs to make her breakfast, but she doesn’t want anything that you offer.

As you’re trying to diffuse the potential meltdown, your preschooler walks in, pours himself a bowl of cereal, spills the milk, and then lets you know that he used the bathroom but couldn’t find toilet paper.

You know he didn’t wipe the seat or even attempt to wash his hands.

Meanwhile, your daughter walks in crying because her older brother told her she couldn’t play on his Minecraft world. He’s angry because she called him an ‘idiot’.

All of this happens before 7:30 am.

You feel like snapping, but you try desperately to keep it together.

Mom needs time out, but how? [Read more…]

Amazon Prime Free Trial: How to Get Amazon Prime for FREE for 30 Days!

July 11, 2018 by Marissa 26 Comments

Amazon Prime Free Trial

Learn how to get the Amazon Prime Free Trial! (This post contains affiliate links.)

Is Amazon Prime really worth it? Do you wish there was a way to find out?

About five+ years ago, I signed up for a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime, thinking I would just use it for the free 2-day shipping around the holidays and then cancel.

Nope. I decided to keep it. Why? [Read more…]

How to Make a Chewable Necklace for Kids

July 1, 2018 by Marissa Leave a Comment

DIY Chewable Necklaces for Older Kids

How to Make a Chewable Necklace for Kids

Learn how to make a chewable necklace for older kids that can also be used as a fidget necklace or a sensory necklace. (This post contains affiliate links)

Does your child chew nails or clothing? Does he or she have a need to fidget or manage sensory overload? Chewable jewelry might help!

What is Chewable Jewelry?

Chewable jewelry, sometimes known as chewelry, is a combination of the words chewable and jewelry. There are chewable bracelets and chewable necklaces that, yes, kids can put in their mouths!

Chewable necklaces are like teething necklaces made for babies, but the name suits older kids.

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