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Parents usually want their children to be self-confident – after all, self-confidence is a key component of success in life. With six children that all have different personalities, it’s important to us that they all know they are valued and important. But how do you teach this important life skill? Here are some tips. Meet […]
It’s a well-known fact that when you become a parent you have to sacrifice a number of things, one of which being your sleep. However, while you know that parenthood comes with a sleep sacrifice for the first few months after your little one is born, you may not realize how utterly exhausted you will […]
The school year is quickly coming to an end and I can not believe how much has happened this year. While this Mom sometimes feels like I am running around with my head cut off, I truly know it is worth it. Nathan and Lucas continue to be absolute rockstars and blow me away. The […]
If you have teenagers it can sometimes be difficult to convince them to spend more time with you and a little less time with their friends. They’re at that age where they’re starting to feel more independent and that means that they want to do their own thing a lot more, but you still crave […]
There’s nothing better than watching your kids play. I’m sure that, if you are anything like me, you could do it for hours. Watching them enjoy themselves is a simple way to bring you some joy! Sure, watching your kids play can be great fun and very rewarding, but the hard bit is still to […]
There are few things that have a greater impact on the way you live your life than becoming a parent. If you’re preparing to welcome a new bundle of joy into the world, there’s every chance that you’ve got a to-do list as long as your arm. Every expectant parent is nervous and apprehensive, and […]
Summer vacation is highly anticipated by children but are often dreaded weeks for work-at-home parents. Suddenly, the several hours of quiet work time of the school year is gone and the chaos and noise of summer days have taken over. It can be so difficult to stay focused and on task when being constantly interrupted […]
Do you have a soccer fanatic like I do? Then British soccer camp is a must check out! British Soccer Camps are the most popular soccer camp in the US. With an innovative curriculum that develops skills, speed and confidence in players ages 3-18, The British Soccer Camp provide boys and girls with the rare […]
One of my favorite times of year is during Girl Scout Cookie Season. Yes, it can be alot of work but this year, watching Aubrey’s hard work has been so much fun! Aubrey has had fun “running her business” this year and we even went as far as making cute little Thank Yous she has […]
We all love a great multi-tasker, don’t we? Why buy a simple blender when you can have the all-in-one blender-food processor-juicer-chopper-shredder? Is it because we are demanding? Maybe a little bit. But it is also because we are trying to find ways to simplify and streamline our lives. We want our space to be less […]
When there’s a problem in your family, it can be incredibly stressful. You can’t escape your family or evade the responsibilities that come with being a part of a family, as much as you might like to at times. Dealing with any kind of strife in your family is easier if you keep your cool […]
As a mom, I feel like I have always been proactive in doing things for my children. I’ve had experience with schooling and being 13 years older than my baby brothers, but I’ve always felt like I could always learn more. Whether reading research studies, looking into programs that might give me better insight, etc., […]
Yesterday I shared about the Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle and now I’m excited to share today’s deal! It’s Day 2 of the Ultimate Bundles Festival (UBFest) and today’s bundle is the Parenting Super Bundle! Just in case you missed the bundle festival kickoff yesterday, every day this week you’ll have a chance to buy one […]