In the hustle and bustle of daily life, finding time to cook elaborate meals can be a challenge, especially on weeknights when you are already short on time. One-pot meals are a great solution for busy people and families, making cooking easier and offering a straightforward solution to this dilemma. Not only do they promise […] Click to read the post 8 Quick and Easy One Pot Meals on The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide ..read more

As a teenager, I was a natural entrepreneur. I typed up a letter to offer my babysitting services to neighbors. It was my first attempt at building my own business and making money. We lived in a family-friendly neighborhood in a safe town. It was safe for me to place my typed letter into the […] Click to read the post Teaching Teens Good Spending Habits Using Modak on The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide ..read more

It is not just for spring. Deep cleaning your house is essential before hosting guests, holiday celebrations, and if you move out. I have found shortcuts to house cleaning services because we have moved every three years due to military life. If you rent or own, these tips for deep cleaning your house will streamline […] Click to read the post Deep Cleaning Your House on The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide ..read more

Summer vacation is well on its way. That means a couple of months where you want to keep your kids entertained. While the first couple of weeks might be easy, soon the costs can start ramping up and the fun ideas slow down. One great thing you can do this summer is a party for […] Click to read the post How To Throw a Great Party for Your Kids This Summer on The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide ..read more

[Image Source] In the whirlwind of modern life, weeknights pose a particular challenge for many. After a day filled with to do lists and errands, the prospect of whipping up a dinner that’s both quick and satisfying can seem like an impossible task. Yet, the importance of a delicious, home-cooked meal to wind down the […] Click to read the post Weeknight Dinners: 10 Quick and Delicious Ideas on The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide ..read more

As a new parent, keeping your baby comfortable is a key component of proper care. In addition to making your baby happier, it will play a huge role in their development. Better still, the knowledge that your little angel feels comfortable should put a lot of your parenting fears to bed.  It is an ongoing […] Click to read the post Keeping Your Baby Comfortable in Daily Life on The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide ..read more

My health journey has been rocky. At age 10, I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. For the better part of 20 years I was on steroids and multiple medications at a time. I lived at the hospital so much that I felt more comfortable in that environment than around my peers. Last year, I could […] Click to read the post From Chronic Illness to Wellness: My Healthy Habits Reset on The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide ..read more

Dominoes are a hands-on way to help preschool children learn numbers. This domino number order and matching game turns dominoes into a lesson in counting, matching, number order and fine motor skills. Supplies All you need is one piece of construction paper, a black marker, and a set of dominoes. I started by arranging a […] Click to read the post Domino Number Order and Matching Game on The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide ..read more

Spring is finally here, and with it comes warmer weather and longer days. After being cooped up indoors during the cold winter months, it’s the perfect time to get your baby out of the house and explore the world around them. Not only is it beneficial for their physical and mental development, but it’s also […] Click to read the post 5 Spring Activities to Get Your Baby Out of the House on The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide ..read more

You know that carnival game where you pull a rubber duck out of the water and see what symbol is on the bottom? You win a prize if your symbol is the chosen winner. I took that carnival game idea and turned it into this ping pong ball letter match activity for preschoolers to match […] Click to read the post Ping Pong Ball Letter Match & Water Play on The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide ..read more