The back to school season is in full swing and while it seems most parents are happy about it (myself included) when the topic of making lunches is brought up, there is a collective groan. I mean, sure, I have one of those cutesy Pinterest boards full of over-achiever bento boxes and dinosaur shaped sandwiches but in reality, I’m a single mom of 2 kids that is trying to run a business. I don’t have time for dinosaur shaped sandwiches. …
13 Kids Party Favors Other Than a Lootbag
Every birthday party that I attended as a child I remember receiving a “loot bag” or treat bag. It would be filled with candy and little toys, maybe some stickers or gum, and handed out to every kid as they left the party as a favor, or thank-you, for coming. It always seemed like a perfect ending to perfect day, that was often short-lived as I would lose or break the toys, stick all the stickers, and eat the sweets.…
60 Must Try Blueberry Recipes
Blueberry season is coming to an end. Do you have a surplus of fresh or frozen berries that you need to use up? I’ve rounded up 60 must try Blueberry Recipes that are sure to inspire any palate or preference. Simply click the photo of the recipe you want to check out and you’ll be taken to the source!
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Kindergarten Readiness Checklist
School is 2 weeks away for most of our little ones. To the seasoned veterans this can’t come soon enough, but for those with little ones just starting kindergarten; this next couple weeks will FLY by. Coming from a pro-preschool Mommy let me tell you, you may think you have the advantage here. Academically, yes you may, but emotionally speaking, preschool is merely the warm-up….
25 Kids Activities to Keep Busy This Summer
School is out and it can be a very frustrating time for parents. Half of the parents I talk to are worried about securing child care, the other half have no idea how to keep their kids entertained long enough to catch their breath. I’m a firm believer in letting kids get bored once in a while, it inspires creativity, but leaving them to their own devices for the duration of summer break is a recipe for disaster. Below you’ll find a round-up list of 25 kids activities and crafts that will help keep your littles busy during the break. …
5 Super Simple Ways to Save Money #Sponsored
Budgeting is hard when you are young, single, and childless, and even more difficult when you throw little ones into the mix. I know that saving money as a mom can seem impossible, but there are some very simple things you can do to help build up savings while raising a child. Here are 5 super simple ways to save money in your everyday life.…
5 Tips for Painless Spring Cleaning #Sponsored
Spring is here which means it’s time to wash away the staleness of winter. Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be a daunting task and it’s actually something I have learned to, dare I say, enjoy? I do a major deep cleaning twice a year, once in the spring then again in the fall, and the last few times have actually gone pretty smooth. It’s no longer this overwhelming, loathsome time of year and it helps me to mentally prepare for the change in season. I’m deeply affected by the weather and use my autumn clean to prep myself for the cold months ahead, while the spring clean is to kind of pull myself out of the winter slump. Well, spring is here baby and I’m ready! check out my 5 tips for painless spring cleaning so you can shake off the winter with ease….
5 Non-Permanent Ways to Remodel a Rental or Apartment
There are benefits to both owning or renting your home. Ownership gives you full creative control and the equity that comes with your purchase but you are 100% responsible for any mishaps that may come up and need to be committed to staying in one spot. Renters have fewer options when it comes to design but large, expensive repairs that come up are taken care of by the property owner and you’re not locked down (unless you have a lease). At this point in my life, I enjoy renting but have been longing to spruce up my rental unit and give it that fresh, new feel. After assessing my options the following list was created of 5 different non-permanent ways to remodel a rental or apartment….
How to Make Multicolored Cupcake Frosting
This super neat trick will transform your cupcakes from basic to pro, real quick, and it’s much easier than it looks. Armed with the Wilton 3-Colour Swirl Coupler and some serious Pinspiration I was able to create the multicolored cupcake frosting that gave these cupcakes a professional looking edge….
Simple Chocolate Chip No-Bake Granola Bars
I’m fairly certain my kids have eaten a granola bar every school day since they started 3 and 4 years ago. Every. Day. As I was packing their lunches a while ago, the list of ingredients on the box of bars caught my eye. Why was it so extensive?! Surely you didn’t need so many ingredients to make granola bars and why were there so many I couldn’t pronounce? Pinterest to the rescue! I found what looked like a super simple and minimal ingredient recipe for no-bake granola bars that I wanted to try, so I did. And they’re awesome. …