How to be a confident parent in front of your whole family... even if your kids act wild. I'll never forget the first time my oldest threw a complete fit in front of others. I was so shocked I didn't respond for like 10 Mississippi's. She didn't want to come to the table ...
30+ Gifts for Board Game Lovers (by Category & Age)
If instead of family movie night, your family love board games, this post is for you. Post contains affiliate links. Board games are a great way to spend time together as a family. Whether you enjoy the luck, strategy, or just the laughter shared you'll make tons of memories by clocking in ...
In Defense of Early Christmas Shoppers
It is so trendy to hate seeing Christmas deco out before Halloween. But it's not like us early preppers want to celebrate Christmas for months and months, we just don't want to be chickens with our heads cut off when the time comes. This is what makes early Christmas shoppers spring into action ...
How To Buy Nice Christmas Gifts Without Going Into Debt
Want to buy presents for your family and friends without going into debt come January? These tips will help you buy without charging. Want to buy people nice presents this year without overspending? Christmas can be a time of joy, but it can also be a time we feel guilty. Guilty we can't spend ...
Life Skills that Cause Gratitude, Not Entitlement
Need help narrowing down the specific life skills needed to teach gratitude? These 5 simple concepts will cause gratitude, not entitlement in your kids: Life skills are not just chores. They aren't just sweeping, doing the dishes, or mopping. Life skills are things we need to know to ...
Communicating gratitude without saying “thanks”
One of my biggest parenting goals is to raise children of good strong character. Kids who are willing to stand up for what's right, for those who are low, and who don't shy away from life's challenges. One important aspect of having godly character is being thankful and full of praise. Manners ...
8 Tips to Survive a Thanksgiving Gathering Without Meltdowns
Thanksgiving can be an exciting time of year, especially if you have a family gathering planned. But if you're worried about the kids having meltdowns, it can really put a damper on your festivities. Some families have small gatherings for the holidays and the family dynamics are familiar. ...
What Kids Resist Today but Appreciate Tomorrow
We mothers play the long game. Here are some things children resist, don't like, or get angry for now that they'll thank you for later. My kids are fond of telling me what they'll do when they get older. You know... when they don't have to do what I say anymore.🤣 When I cook dinner and ...
Thanksgiving Recipes Kids Can Help Make
Bring the kids into the kitchen this Thanksgiving. Here are some easy, kid friendly recipes for your Thanksgiving appetizers, main course sides, and desserts: My kids want to help in the kitchen intermittently. Basically, if they're having fun elsewhere, they aren't interested. If they're ...
Life Skills That Thanksgiving Teaches Kids
Thanksgiving lends itself to many important life lessons. Don't miss the opportunity to teach some important skills to the kiddos during this holiday season. Thanksgiving is a great time to purposefully teach our children some lifelong skills. I mean, obviously, kids are learning all the ...