11 Rugged Father’s Day Gifts for the Outdoor Dad Some dads like to play with technology. Some dads like to watch sports. Some dads hate being cooped up inside longer than they have to, and whenever they get the chance, they head for the hills and some good open-air fun. This post is for…
Parenting
Keeping Fit As a Busy Parent
Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs there is, it is 24 hours a day and 7 days a week and whatever age your children are they’ll always be doing something to keep you busy. This can leave you with very little ‘you time’ let alone time for you to work on…
Tips to Help Your Child Settle in at a New School
Tips to Help Your Child Settle in at a New School Children often find it tough to settle in at a new educational facility, whether they’ve recently changed schools or have gone off to high school for the first time. They not only have to create new friendships, but also get used to new teachers,…
Starting A Coin Collection For Kids
Starting A Coin Collection For Kids Most kids enjoy collecting things. In fact, many will keep every paper they bring home from school and expect it to be treasured. If you deal with this situation and are often frustrated by it, why not turn your child’s need to collect into something fun that can be a bonding…
How to Teach Your Kids to Be Charitable
How to Teach Your Kids to Be Charitable All parents want to raise children who think of others. In a time when kids have more “stuff” than ever before, and are constantly bombarded with messages from the media touting consumerism, narcissism, and a “me first” mentality, it’s more important than ever for parents to actually…
Tips for Parents Who Need to Create a Will
Tips for Parents Who Need to Create a Will When you become a parent, there is always a long checklist of things to think about, often while coping with a sleep-addled brain that’s not functioning at its best due to a lack of rest! From getting baby to sleep and eat properly, to making sure…
How to Make Traveling for Kids More Enjoyable
HOW TO MAKE TRAVELING FOR KIDS MORE ENJOYABLE It is fun to travel with kids, but sometimes it can turn out to be quite a challenge to keep a good mood and have fun no matter what. Especially then your little ones are getting bored and start to nag a lot. But now you can…
Child Passenger Safety Week
Take the time to spread the message of how important Child Passenger Safety week really is! I am sure at some point in your life you have heard someone say “No one wore car seats in my day, and we all turned out ok.” That may be true – but I think I will…
Creating A Playground in Your Back Yard
Creating A Playground in Your Back Yard Kids love a day at the playground so imagine the look on their faces if you surprised them with a new playground in your very back yard. All you need is an adequate amount of space, a free day on the weekend and whatever pieces of fun equipment that fits…
15 Questions to Ask Your Child’s Teacher
15 Questions to Ask Your Child’s Teacher At the beginning of school year teachers will give you so much information you may not have any questions at the time. However, once school has started and your child’s teacher has gotten to know your child and you should be prepared to ask questions at your first…
Lansinoh’s 2015 Global Breastfeeding Survey
With August being National Breastfeeding Month. Lansinoh is sharing their 2015 Global Breastfeeding Survey. Women around the globe were surveyed about their breastfeeding practices and attitudes around breastfeeding in public. Some notable findings include: Ninety-six percent of women worldwide agree that breastfeeding is the best way to feed their children but many still struggle to…
Join Hallmark Honorary Advisory Community & Receive Monthly Amazon Gift Codes
Join Hallmark’s Honorary Advisory Community Do you see an importance in taking the time to brighten someone’s day by sharing a personal message? Hallmark, a company who truly values this relationship between friends and family, is looking for some creative Moms to learn from and to help inspire their future products.
What In My Diaper Bag
Muk Luks – Monkey Mittens $19.95 ShoeMall.com Skip Hop – Jonathan Adler Duo Essential Diaper Bag $71.99 Amazon.com Avent – Soothie Pacifier $3.49 Diapers.com Burt’s Bees – Baby Bee Diaper Ointment — 3 oz $6.19 Target.com Luvable Friends – Socks $5.99 Target.com Kalencom – Diaper Bag Buddy $3.99 Babies R Us Seventh Generation – Baby…
Five Benefits of Pretend Play
Mr. Z loves to play pretend! While he has lots of toys I would say he mostly has dress-up play clothes. Since he was about two years old he has loved to put together the craziest outfits to pretend he is all different kinds of wild characters. From a cowboy-fish to a monster-ninja he has…
Snooper Free 14 Day Trail
Snooper Free 14 Day Trail Do you worry about what your kids are really doing online? Kids are getting cell phones younger and younger now. Which is great for your own feeling of safety for your child. You can reach them when you need to and they can call you. However, there is a down…
Recall Alert: Plum Organics Little Crèmes Organic Rice Milk Snacks
Plum Organics has voluntarily recalled their Little Crèmes Organic Rice Milk Snacks. Stating they are concerned “product has the potential to cause choking.” The recall affects all Little Crèmes flavors: • Super Purples • Super Reds • Super Greens Learn more HERE
The Dangers of Video Game Addiction
The Dangers of Video Game Addiction Video game addiction is already a fact because thousands of people across the globe are experiencing this kind of behavior. Although there is no scientific evidence as to this issue being a mental disorder or disturbance, this trait results to a number of negative attributes. It is important…
Summer Vacation Baby Travel Tips
Summer Vacation Baby Travel Tips Having a baby does not mean staying at home all the time and getting away as a family can provide some quality time for parents and child to bond. Travelling with a baby does present challenges though and those doing it will need to plan accordingly. The following are some…
BlinkBuggy – FREE Digital Baby Book for Today’s Parents
BlinkBuggy – FREE Digital Baby Book for Today’s Parents We are all talking images of our kids ALL THE TIME on our phones but, really how many of those do you make into a baby book!? Hardly any of them right? Now you can combining the idea of the traditional baby book with the power…
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep ~ Tips and Tricks for Parents and Kids
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep ~ Tips and Tricks for Parents and Kids Are you sleep deprived? Here are a few simple tips to help you and your family get enough sleep every night. Set the mood ~ You want to make sure the lighting, noise level, and temperature are set all at a level…