Just stating your life priorities isn’t enough. You have to take thesometimes difficult actions necessary to make the changes you want tosee in your life. But the closer you come to your ideal, the less internalconflict and struggle you’ll feel. Steve “S.J.” Scott & Barrie Davenport An average American home contains about 300,000 items according…
Category: Household + Parenting Tips
Everyone needs to simplify things or have things done easier than the usual especially for busy mommies like me. Here are some parenting tips and easy household hacks that will make your life easier.
Sleep Safety for Babies. What you need to know
According to Centers for Disease Control: There are about 3,500 sleep-related deaths among US babies each year. 22% of mothers reported not placing their baby on his or her back to sleep, as recommend. 39% of mothers reported using soft bedding (not recommended) when placing babies to sleep. Many studies have shown that placing a…
Traveling with Toddlers: A survival guide to taking toddlers on a road trip.
My family with 3 kids all under 3 years old love to travel whether on an airplane or by car. Taking kids on a long drive can be super fun but at times very stressful. Since my family likes to take flights and long drives, we had to figure out some ways to make our…
Quit Doing These 10 Things to Save Money!
“Wealth is the ability to truly experience life.”-Henry David Thoreau Coming back from an almost a month- long vacation in the Philippines a few months ago, I came to a realization that happiness does not lie in the mere possession of large amount of money nor expensive material things. It is about the feeling of…
8 Life- Saving Measures Every Parent Should Know
While we try to teach our children all about life, Our children teach us what life is all about. ~Angela Schwindt According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 2,000 children and teenagers die everyday as a result of an injury that could have been prevented. Aside from kissing a boo boo away and…
12 Things You Should Always Buy at the Dollar Store
Deprive yourself on nothing necessary for your comfort, but live in an honorable simplicity and frugality. –John McDonough This month, I am participating in a group challenge called July Uber Frugal Month led by Liz from Frugalwoods and a big part of my plan to save money is buying some of our everyday household and…
Camping with Toddlers Made Easy Plus a Free Checklist
“No amount of money or success can take the place of time spent with your family.”-Unknown It’ s summer time! It means camping trips with the family and a chance to enjoy the moment to bond over a nice and warm bonfire as we roast marshmallows and hotdogs. We have been TENT camping with family…
How to Save Tons of Money on Baby Stuff
“I have learned that raising children is the single most difficult thing in the world to do. It takes hard work, love, luck, and a lot of energy, and it is the most rewarding experience that you can ever have.” Janet Reno Let’ s face it friends! Kids are very expensive. Whether you are a…
Quick and Easy Homemade Lara Balls Recipe
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” ― Hippocrates Are you looking for a healthy, delicious and easy to prepare gluten-free+ dairy free snacks for your kids or yourself? You are in the right place my friend! Snacks can often be a very important aspect of your child’s diet, so it’s important…