By: Trisha Novotny   It’s that time of year when many of us venture out on camping trips with our families .  Get ready to pack those sleeping bags and tents with my one dozen tips and tricks to assist on the planning and fun of your next family camping adventure : 1. Laundry Bag – Use a large re-useable shopping bag to place all your dirty laundry in (I also tuck a couple plastic grocery bags in it for the extra wet items that may not have had time to dry out prior to leaving the campground) 2. Storing plastic bags – Use an empty Paper towel holder to stuff your plastic shoppi ..read more

Those sweet hand prints are worth keeping .  Which is why we have created some fun and FREE Mothers Day printables, that you can easily print out and use to celebrate Mom. Click on the image below to get your FREE printable sent right to your inbox ready to print. Click here for FREE Printable The post FREE Mothers Day Handprint Printables appeared first on 24/7 Moms ..read more

If you were to ask me  – “What are some of my most favorite Mothers Day gifts that I have received over the years?”   I would most likely tell you the ones that my kids made or personalized in some way.   Which is why we have created some fun and FREE Mothers Day printables, that you can easily print out and use to celebrate  MOM. Click on the image below to get your FREE printable sent right to your inbox ready to print. Click here for FREE Printable Click here for FREE Printable The post FREE Mothers Day Questionnaire Printables appeared first on 24/7 ..read more

  Are you ready for a Moms Night In of fun?  We are throwing the BIGGEST 2024 Moms Night In (online)   Filled with games, chatting, a zillion giveaways and  even a few  mom hacks  and yummy treats that we are going to show you. Where is this Moms Night In going to take place?  glad you asked.  We are going live on our 24/7 MOMS Facebook page.  Here is the link in case you are not already part of our community.  When is the 2024 Moms Night In?   Grab your calendars and mark May 21st at 6pm PST / 9pm ET.&n ..read more

Welcome Warmer Days with the Ultimate Outdoor Companion: The Joovy CocoonX2 As the chill in the air gives way to the warm embrace of spring, there’s nothing more refreshing than the thought of sunny days ahead, filled with outdoor adventures. For our family, this change in season is eagerly anticipated. With an energetic 2.5-year-old toddler and a curious 11-month-old baby, the outdoors calls to us like a beacon of joy and exploration. Traditionally, my husband has been the adventurous type, seamlessly strapping our baby to his back for hikes or fitting our toddler with a helmet for a bike rid ..read more

By: Trisha Novotny Hired Magicians, bounce house rentals, professional bakery cakes and personalized party favors have become common experiences when our children attend birthday parties.  What ever happened to a batch of simple homemade cupcakes and a game of pin the tail on the donkey? Or if we went to a really extravagant party we would get to take a few swings at a pinate’  for a hand full of candy. Not only have Children’s birthday parties gone from simple to extravagant but they have also gone from frugal to breaking the bank.  I say it is time we take back the frugal Bir ..read more

By: Trisha Novotny Do the words Spring cleaning overwhelm you?  Are you thinking I can barely keep up with the day-to-day chores let alone think about taking the time to Spring clean my entire home.  Don’t toss in the towel yet until you have tried my one-hour a day Spring cleaning options. Who ever said spring-cleaning had to be accomplished in one day or even one week for that matter?  Stop overwhelming your to do list and try scheduling one hour each day to do your Spring cleaning using one of the below options and in a matter of days you will find that the term Spring clean ..read more

It’s Spring and that gets our little family excited to eat outside and gets mama craving lot’s of fresh veggies. What better to pair with veggies then a delicious easy dip? This Roasted Red Pepper Hummus comes together fast and easy and turns out great time and time again. My little guy absolutely loves helping make it and eats it by the spoonful!  What you will need:  1 whole Red Bell Pepper (Charred in oven) 1 can Chick peas/ Garbanzo Beans (same thing) strain the can and give a quick rinse 1/3 cup avacado oil or olive oil  3/4 tsp&nbs ..read more

Anytime is a good time for fresh homemade cookies and these are triple delicious with milk chocolate chips, toffee bits and the special touch of sprinkled coarse sea salt on the top of each cookie.  Make a double batch so you can  make freezer cookie balls our of the dough and freeze them for later use.  I already placed a couple dozen frozen cookie balls in my freezer for those need a fresh cookie times. Enjoy! Print Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies with Toffee Triple delicious cookies with milk chocolate chips, toffee bits and added sea salt sprinkle. These have become a family ..read more

Finding the Light in Homework Time: Discovering the BenQ MindDuo 2 Kids Study Lamp As a mom, there’s nothing quite like watching your children dive into a world of learning and discovery during homework and project time. However, the struggle to find the perfect lighting in my kids’ rooms, which only feature one dim overhead light, has always been a source of concern. Too often, I noticed the squinting and the shifting, trying to catch the light just right, which not only strained their eyes but also dampened their enthusiasm. The importance of proper lighting became glaringly obvious one eve ..read more