Is your toddler getting too big for their crib or climbing out of it? Maybe your child started with a smaller toy or race car bed and it is time for something bigger. Did you get one of those 4 in 1 cribs where the crib turned into a bed and your kid has outgrown it? No matter the circumstances, there are lots of things to consider when getting your child a new bed. What to Consider When Getting Your Child a New Bed Getting your child a new bed is not something that happens often. So make sure to get the right bed that fits your situation best. There are lots of options, so my hope is that the ..read more

Do you have a lot of items messing up your house that you would love to eliminate? Have your kids out grown clothes, shoes, toys, etc and you are not sure what to do with them? Consider having a garage sale to clear out your closets, storage spaces, and remove your clutter once and for all. Plus, you can make some money while doing so. Keep reading for the best tips for a successful garage sale and a step by step guide on how to easily have your own sale. Preparing for a Garage Sale The first step to a successful garage sale is preparing for the sale. Go through the logistics of the rummage sa ..read more

What do you do with your child’s artwork, awards, and school memorabilia? How about the left over school supplies they bring home at the end of the semester or year? Maybe it clutters up your kitchen, office or dining area for a month. Other times school stuff gets stuffed in a drawer somewhere or ends up getting tossed in the garbage. How do you organize and store your kids school stuff? Not only is the end of the school year crazy busy with events and activities, I feel like the last couple of weeks of school backpacks come home fully loaded with stuff hanging out of it everyday. And if you ..read more

At our house, when the Easter decorations go up in March and the baskets get set out with those colorful plastic eggs, the kids are always begging to play “Easter egg hunt”.  Egg hunts are fun, but it can get a little boring doing the same egg hunt day after day. Looking for an easy way to make your Easter egg hunts more creative? Your kids will love a new egg hunt and have more fun with these themes and creative details. 12 Simple & Fun Easter Egg Hunt Ideas Whether you plan an egg hunt on Easter or are like me and do regular egg hunts with your kids because they love the activity ..read more

If you have kids, you likely have a ton of photos. The older your kids are…..likely the more photos you have. It is so easy now to take pictures anywhere, anytime with a camera on your phone (which you always have with you). Which is great, isn’t it?? Can you imagine having to take an actual camera with you everywhere and every time you wanted to take a picture? No wonder most of us hardly have any pictures of ourselves growing up. It was a lot of work and money to take pictures and develop the photos. Not to mention, you couldn’t even tell when you took the picture if it was going to turn ou ..read more

Have you ever gotten your “wires crossed” with someone or had a miscommunication? Maybe there was a time you wished someone had communicated better with you? Communication is a huge part of our everyday lives. The #1 thing that can cause us stress, anxiety, or frustration typically circles back to communication or lack of communication. If we were all better at communicating, we could avoid many issues. Different cultures, genders, and generations all communicate differently which can lead to miscommunications. Although, there are steps you can take to improve your communication skills. You wi ..read more

I know it is hard to believe it, but the end of the school year is getting close. The next few weeks are going to fly by, and the last day of school will be here before we know it. The end of the school year can be crazy busy between programs, banquets, concerts, special projects, activities, awards, and field trips. Stay calm, in control and organized with this end of school year checklist. Add Year-End School Events to the Calendar The end of the year is a super busy time of year. With events like graduations, field trips, programs, concerts, dances, banquets, etc there is a lot going on. Ch ..read more

New babies require a lot of attention and can be overwhelming. Besides learning how to care for a new baby, you are trying to heal after giving birth, and adjust to your new life on a little amount of sleep. It becomes critical to your health and sanity to manage your time well with a baby. Relieve some stress and frustration with these newborn time management strategies. Let’s be honest, a newborn typically runs your schedule. They are time consuming and their needs come first. So when you do have 5 free minutes or you get them to sleep in the bassinet and not hold them, what are you go ..read more

When it comes time for your baby to make their entrance into this world, the last thing you want to deal with is looking for or completing paperwork. There is a lot of paperwork that goes along with having a baby; however, most of it can be filled out in advance. If you can’t fill it out ahead of time, prepare the information you will need to easily fill out the documents. Read on for what paperwork to prepare and expect when giving birth.  Documents to Prepare Before Labor & Delivery There are many documents you can prepare and complete even before you go into labor. Getting these do ..read more

Are you looking to create some healthy morning habits? Do you want to lose weight while improving your morning routine? There are many healthy things you can do in the morning to upgrade your daily routine. Follow these healthy morning habits and you will be on your way to weight loss and having a good healthy daily routine. 1.Get Enough Sleep A good healthy morning routine starts with getting enough sleep the night before. People tend to eat more when they do not get enough sleep. First, they are up more hours a day so there is a chance of eating more. Next, when people are tired they tend to ..read more