Posts Tagged ‘kids’
4 Things I say to Myself After My Kids go to Bed
After my Kids go to bed, I have conversations with myself. Not full blown conversations, really. Mostly just fleeting moments of thought. Sometimes I do reassure myself though, or devise a plan to over come what bothers me as a parent, wife and person. There are moments, that I do wonder if I am the…
Read MoreWinter Break Activities- 12 Ideas to Keep Kids Busy During the Winter Break
The winter break is on it’s way and while that means the smells of the Holidays, Softly falling snow and some Christmas Carols. It also means that the kids are off school for a while. It may be a good idea to start planning your winter break activities now, to ensure that no one gets…
Read MoreHow to Make Chores Fun For Kids
In my house, my Children do chores. We have always had the mindset that we all live here so we should all contribute and help each other. Sometimes, getting your kids to do chores can be frustrating. Throw the frustration out the window. All you have to do is make Chores fun. Stop laughing. I…
Read More8 Fun New Years Activities for Kids
New Years Activities are important to make ringing in the New Year special for you Little ones. If you are planning on staying in this year with your little ones, there are many different awesome things you can do together! See, it’s been a long while since I have left my family on New Years.…
Read MoreTips to Get Your Kids Excited About Homework
Homework. Just uttering the word to your child can start a series of moans and groans. Do you feel like you are at the end of your rope? I know I have. Homework isn’t necessarily every child’s favorite thing to do. Let’s be honest here. Homework isn’t exactly a party that you can get excited…
Read More5 Free Activities to Bond with Your Kids
Bonding with our Children is so important. Just sitting back and enjoying our Children is incredibly important! Doing fun and exciting things doesn’t always have to cost mass amounts of money, and it doesn’t mean we even have to leave our own homes. Winter is on it’s way, so why not find some great free…
Read MoreThanksgiving Crafts for Kids
It’s fall! Do you know what that means? Thanksgiving is soon! I love Thanksgiving. It’s such a great time to get together with friends and family and give thanks for all that you have in life. On top of all the awesome lovey dovey stuff, there is also a whole lot of food. Yes FOOD,…
Read MoreChildren’s Chores- Age Appropriate Chores for Young Kids
Children can be involved in the household chores as young as 2 and we have always been sure to involve our children in the general upkeep of our house. Teaching your children to help out around the house is a great way to teach team work, responsibility and some very important skills. In fact, we…
Read MoreHow to Get Your Kids Excited About Back to School
Back to School is coming quick and there are many different things to focus on this time of year. Not only do you have to ensure that your kids are ready, but you also have to try to ease any worries they may have about going back. As a child, I was always so excited…
Read MoreBack to School Help- Great Ideas for Lunches, Routines and First Timers
Back to school is going to happen sooner than we know it. It may feel like summer just started, because it has, but time flies when you are having fun. So, it may be time to start prepping for those back to school days, as soon as possible. There are many different things that parents…
Read MoreCanada Day: 10 Funny Things I Love about Raising Kids in Canada
It’s Canada Day! Happy Birthday Canada! Right?! Yes! I hope you are having an amazing celebration with people you love. Have some bacon, crack a beer, play some good old road hockey and eh, relax ok ya hoser? On another note, I was contemplating the other day, how much I love raising kids in Canada…
Read More5 Everyday Things That are Draining to do With Kids
Parenting can be draining as it is. The 3am wake up calls that can last YEARS before they tether off, the potty training battles, the bedtime fiascoes. It is all beyond exhausting, in fact it can be just plain debilitating. I often say: “There is not enough coffee in the world,” and while that’s not…
Read MoreWhat I wish I Knew Before I had Kids-15 Moms Speak up
There are many things I wish I knew before I had kids. None of them would have changed my mind, however I may have been able to better prepare myself for what to expect. What I Wish I knew Before I had Kids The main thing I wish I knew before I had my littles,…
Read MoreSpring Cleaning Hacks- How to Involve Your Kids
It’s here! Finally! Spring has sprung. Who needs some Spring cleaning hacks?! In my house spring isn’t the only thing that has sprung, the hinges on my junk cabinets have sprung too. I have so much darn stuff jammed in those cabinets that the doors are starting to fall off. Never fear, the kids are…
Read MoreGarage Sale Tips- How to Involve Your Kids
It’s that time of year again. Spring is here, spring cleaning is in full effect and you know what that means! Garage Sale time! It’s a good idea to seek out some Garage sale tips when you are planning your garage sale this year. Did you know that you can also involve your kids…
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