Are you aware that there are things your growing son needs that only his mom can give him? Do you know what these things are? Are boys a mystery to you as they were to me? If so, you are in the right place! Our sons can be a complete mystery to us as moms. After all, we've never been a boy! I am … [Read more...]
10+ Beach Hacks & How to Leave the Sand At the Beach
August 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Is there anything better than spending the day at the beach? I’m not sure there is. I love summer, and I need the sand, the sun, and the sounds of the waves clapping on the shore almost as much as I need air. However, taking your family to the beach isn’t without a fair amount of struggles, and it … [Read more...]
12 Tips to Prepare Your Child For a New Sibling From a Mom of 8
August 21, 2017 by 4 Comments
If there is one thing we have done a few times around here, it is: introduce a new child into the family. This is always an exciting time over here these days, but I remember the days when I went from one to two children, and then two to three children. When my oldest was three I had three children … [Read more...]
Clean Your Dryer Lint Trap Using 1 Simple Trick!
August 19, 2017 by 4 Comments
While a complete dryer cleaning is a good thing twice a year or so, I am tackling the lint trap and dryer vent specifically today. This is such a good thing because a lint filled lint trap or dryer vent is a major fire hazard. On those twice a year more thorough cleanings, I take my dryer apart … [Read more...]
10 Ways You’re Wasting Your Time Every Day
August 18, 2017 by 12 Comments
Even if you think you may be using your time to the best of your ability, you may be guilty of a few of these time wasters. These are the things that can slip by without our even noticing, like a sleek ninja stealthily sneaking in and stealing some of our precious moments. The truth is, we all … [Read more...]
How to Stick to Your Budget Even When It Sucks
August 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
We all know that sticking to a budget is something we should be doing. In fact, you may even be a seasoned veteran at all things budgeting. But, for most people, there comes a time when you just don’t want to do it anymore. There often comes a time when being responsible, money savvy, and money wise … [Read more...]
15+ Genius & Cheap Family Activities For an Amazing Fall
August 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Fall is such a nice time of year in these parts…as long as it’s not snowing anyway. Michigan does have some crazy weather during these fall months at times, but no matter the weather we try to make it a habit to have some fun while also celebrating the season. Looking for more parenting fun? Join … [Read more...]
7 Back To School Savings Hacks No One Told You
August 15, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Back to school time can be as expensive as Christmas shopping these days! There are the backpacks, the laptops, the fancy calculators, and then there are all the paper, pens, highlighters, and other things that you can never have enough of. With eight kids who I homeschool, I feel like an office … [Read more...]
Before You Yell At Your Kids & Hate Yourself For It
August 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs on the planet, isn’t it? As a mom of 8 I can certainly attest to the times that being a mom challenges me beyond what I think I can handle. And yes, there even times that I yell at my kids when I certainly shouldn’t have. And then. I hate myself for … [Read more...]
How To Eat Out With Your Kids & Not DIE of Embarrassment
August 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Headed to a restaurant with a young child? Does the behavior of your young child leave you feeling as though you can’t even try for fear of creating a scene? You really can eat out without your kids being total zombies - making you want to die of embarrassment. Although dining out can be a … [Read more...]
6 Tips For Handling Aggression In Your Young Child
August 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
*This is a guest post from Aubree of A Mother's Field Guide When your child hurts another kid, it sure can be frustrating. You worry that you will be judged for your parenting or even lose a friend! Most young kids experiment with biting, hitting, and kicking, but there are children who never … [Read more...]
How to Create the Quiet Time All Moms Need
August 10, 2017 by 2 Comments
Do you have a quiet time in your family? When your child is little you have nap time, but don’t all moms love just a bit of alone time? Nap time is when we as moms have our alone time. It is time where we can do what we want, or it is time when we can do what needs to be done without interruption. … [Read more...]
Grilled Vegetables With a Simple Aioli Dipping Sauce
August 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment
In my book, nothing says summer more than grilled vegetables. Not only do they taste great, but they are so healthy and super easy! An added benefit of grilling is less mess to clean up! I use my grill as much as I can during the summer. These grilled vegetables are great, but when dipped in this … [Read more...]
Clean Your Nasty Window Tracks Using One Simple Trick
August 8, 2017 by 43 Comments
Are you tired of looking at all the gunky nastiness in your window tracks? It is amazing how fast they can collect this ugly specimen of ickiness, isn’t it? The window tracks I will be cleaning today are from the sliders that are in my dining room, which means they are exactly what I look down at … [Read more...]
The #1 Laundry Stain Remover(and it’s free!)
August 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Laundry stains. If you have been around for any length of time, you are most likely no stranger to laundry stains. If you are a mom, this whole idea is only multiplied. Of course, the worst stains always happen to kids’ best clothes, and they also happen at the most inopportune times, too. If this … [Read more...]
