We so often talk about the effects of discipline on OUR CHILD but for me personally, I wish someone had shared with me these 5 Discipline Rules For Parents. Because discipline, and it's effects, are not exclusionary to just your children. I refer to it as the "pop heard round the world." At least, that's how it's felt to me all these years. And nearly 5 ...
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Everyday Health Hacks For Busy Moms
Every busy mom needs this list of everyday health hacks for moms! Having young children can throw a lot of wrenches into a mom's plan to stay healthy and active. Staying healthy and being fit is so much more than going to a class - it's the little things we moms do every single day that add up the most to our overall health. The good news is these little ...
Your “Best” Pediatrician Checklist
If you have a young child, you of course want to find the best pediatrician. Which is easier said than done! As someone who's daughter has spent more than her fair share in doctor's offices, I have learned that the best pediatricians will always meet these 6 criteria. I have never failed to find interesting the fact that new moms will agonize for hours over the best carseat, the ...
Cheesy Chicken Roll Ups
I made these Cheesy Chicken Roll Ups for dinner tonight and everyone gobbled them up...that includes my 3 and 6 year old who can sometimes be picky eaters! I added a few mixed vegetables and we were good to go! When working on my meal plans this week, I knew one night we would be having a rotisserie chicken (with sweet potatoes and edamame). But my family of 4 cannot eat all of ...
Healthy Granola Fast
My family LOVES granola but I needed to find a way to make healthy granola fast! This recipe is perfect - and you can add ingredients to make it just the way you like! So I can't tell you how much my family loves granola! We eat it plain, with milk and I even pre-make these super yummy yogurt parfaits with granola to help us all get out of the house on time on busy mornings! I was ...
Healthy Cookie Bites
These healthy cookie bites help keep my kids from becoming monsters when they are hungry! They are easy to make, full of healthy ingredients and best of all, kids love them! My two girls are pretty picky eaters so when I find something healthy they love, it really makes me happy! Most all of the ingredients are good for you and it's easy to adjust the recipe according to what ingredients ...
Make it Through the School Week with Your Sanity
After our kids started school, my friends and I realized we needed a plan to make it through the school week with your sanity. In the beginning, it felt like I was losing my mind trying to get everyone dressed, fed and out the door on time. So I started coming up with ways to make the whole week more manageable and therefore MUCH less stressful. The ideas below will help prep you for ...
