20 Ways to Say I Love You to Your Kids Without Saying the Words

February 11, 2019 by Marissa Leave a Comment

There are so many ways you can say I love you to your kids without actually saying I love you. Show your kids that you love them with this list of ideas.

How Do You Show Love to Your Kids?

“Am I supposed to give my kids gifts for Valentine’s Day? I mean, I just got them Valentines to hand out in class, but do I have to get them gifts too? Other moms were saying that they were!”

The mom that asked me this question is a very loving mother who does anything for her kids, but it was a valid question: Should she buy gifts for her kids to show them that she loves them on that one day of the year? [Read more…]

The Best Christmas Morning Hacks for Moms: Have a Stress Free Christmas Morning

December 4, 2018 by Marissa 2 Comments

Learn how to have a stress free Christmas morning with these Christmas Morning Hacks for Moms.

Christmas Morning Hacks for Moms

Remember Christmas morning as a child? How magical everything seemed, from waking up to the delicious smells of Christmas morning breakfast to the excitement of tearing into Christmas presents that are wrapped in sparkly holiday paper and stacked neatly near the tree?

Who was behind all of that magic of Christmas morning?

You might think it was Santa, but nope.

It was Mom. [Read more…]

How to Dress Kids for Playing in the Snow to Keep Them Warm and Dry

November 16, 2018 by Marissa Leave a Comment

How to Dress Kids for Playing in the Snow So They Stay Warm and Dry

Follow these suggestions for dressing kids for snow play so they stay warm and dry!

Do Your Kids Love to Play in the Snow?

After dressing your kids up in their snow clothes for what seems like an hour, you release them into the snow, only to have them return 5 minutes later because they’re too cold or they’re getting snow down their boots…

That’s not cool… it’s cold! [Read more…]

How to Survive the Recorder Instrument and Maybe Even Like It – A Parent’s Guide

October 15, 2018 by Marissa Leave a Comment

The Recorder Instrument

Learn how to survive the recorder instrument and maybe even learn to like it. (This post contains affiliate links.)

How to Survive the Recorder Instrument- A Parent’s Guide

They don’t mention the rite of passage that is recorders in parenting books. I mean, what is your first instinct when you find out your child needs the recorder instrument for school or is sent home with one?

If your first instinct is dread, you’re not alone.

Many parents share that feeling, including myself, even though we ourselves remember bringing the recorder home as kids.

I remember when my son came home with the recorder instrument from school in 3rd grade.

“Mom! Listen to this! *SQEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAKKKKKK*. Isn’t that awesome?!” [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…]