So I told you a couple weeks ago that I wouldn't be posting much because I was on a surprise trip to Hawaii. My dad had arranged for all the girls to come to visit my Mom and Dad in Hawaii. They are currently on a Mission for my church serving at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Here are a few photos from my trip. … [Read more...]
Ghostly Halloween Tree
My girls have been asking to do a craft, and since I’m starting to put Halloween décor everywhere, it’s getting me in the mood for some spooky crafting! I decided to take a page from the Easter crafts we did and just make it Halloween-ish. While the kiddos were at school, I found a gnarly branch in the front yard, spray painted it black and stuck it in a pot on the front porch.When the girls came home from school, I had our stuff ready: a box of tissues, yarn (you could always use ribbon- … [Read more...]
Tips for Making the Best Holiday Photo Cards
Photo cards make the perfect holiday greeting for everyone on your list. After all, a great photo of you and your family is the perfect way to touch base and show how truly fantastic your year was. There are lots of ways to build that stunning card this year, and these tips can help. Think About the Photo Are you going for the classic holiday elegance or something a bit more casual? Deciding on the mood of your photo is an absolute must before you ever get the camera out. If you’re not sure … [Read more...]
Points To Keep In Mind While Buying A Gift Hamper Online
Buying something from the Internet always seems to be a bit confusing. Moreover, when you are buying a special gift for someone which has a lot of meaning and feelings to it, you do not want anything to go wrong. While buying anything online, you should first consider some points. In this article, we will help you with some guidelines and key points that you should remember while making an online purchase.Things to Remember While Buying A Gift Hamper Online1) About us page - Whenever … [Read more...]
Six Fun Things You and Your Kids can Do in Las Vegas
High rollers. Casinos. Big hotels. Without question, Las Vegas is entertainment heaven for adults. But it isn’t strictly off limits to kids, either. If you plan to bring the whole family along for an exciting vacation in Las Vegas, don’t hesitate! Everyone can have fun in the entertainment capital of the world, even young children.While many hotels in the area offer superior child-care services, there are also a number of fun things you and your kids can do in Las Vegas. Some activities are … [Read more...]
How to find the best fitting shoes for your child
Children all over are now back at school, or starting school again in September. As well as buying all the equipment they’ll need to take to school with them, no doubt they will also need some new clothing – especially shoes! But with kids growing so quickly, it’s often tempting to buy cheaper shoes, which can lead them to be badly fitted. That doesn’t mean that a very expensive shoe will be a better fit, but it means that it’s important to do your research to find a pair of shoes that fit your … [Read more...]
Back to School Safety Tips
Safety Tips for Kids Driving to School There are a range of concerns for parents of teenage drivers, but let’s stay focused on the trip from home to school. Along with all of the laws and safety precautions that go with general driving, it’s important to keep in mind that many students drive through multiple school zones on their way to school. Keeping an eye out for younger children crossing the street on their way to school is an important thing for all high school drivers to keep in … [Read more...]
America’s Unisex Baby Names
What makes a name "unisex," or androgynous? In the United States, the incredibly helpful baby names data published annually by the Social Security Administration provides the needed insight.A reasonable measure of whether a name is unisex or not is whether the same name appears in the Top 1000 names of the year as reported by Social Security. If a name does appear in both the boys' and girls' columns, it can be fairly described as unisex to some degree. Since Social Security ranks the Top … [Read more...]
Know What to Do if Your Toddler is a Picky Eater
If you’re a first time mom, it is quite easy to obsess over the small and big details concerning how to raise your child. Starting from whether you are instilling good values into your son to whether your baby girl is getting the right nutrition – these are individual decisions that you have to make along the way. The good news is that as long as you have your child’s best intentions in mind, you can pretty much rely on your instincts when raising a kid.Let’s take toddlers as an example. … [Read more...]
Six Strategies for More Quality Time with Family
by Christi Krug In today’s world, it can seem an impossible task to get quality time with the people we love. Work keeps us busy and our gadgets do, too. A recent Stanford University study[1] determined that the average young person spends six and a half hours “plugged into” media every day. Connecting with partners and kids has become trickier than ever.Here are five strategies for finding more face time.1. Travel together. There is nothing like a shared adventure to … [Read more...]
My Niece the Author!
My sweet little niece wrote a story for PBS kids Young Authors contest and she won 2nd place!! Woot! They gave her class at school a pizza party and then they gave her and 10 of her friends a bowling/pizza party! How fun is that?!?! You and your kiddos may have seen her reading her story “I Love the Music” while watching your favorite PBS Kids shows. Here is the link to PBS kids where she is reading her superb story! Congratulations Mia! You’re awesome!! … [Read more...]
Getting Ready for Back to School
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Top 5 Ideas to Solve Your Financial Woes
Financial problems can occur to anyone without any prior notice; many people are experiencing it in their daily lives right now. To avoid risk as a result of your financial problems everyone should try to manage their individual finances properly. Here are few ways that help to solve your financial woes:1. Plan your budget: This is the first and foremost step to do, having a good budget plan will not let you to enter into financial crisis. While preparing your budget you must estimate … [Read more...]
Ultimate Girl Prize Package Giveaway
Alison is a stay at home mother of 4 and owner of Tutu Momma.. She wanted to be able to make her daughter cute hair things and tutus without breaking the bank! She makes hair accessories, tutus, custom shirts, and lots of other girly things. Nearly everything she makes is completely handmade. She is giving away an AWESOME girly prize package, valued at over $100.This giveaway is brought to you by Tutu Momma and Kara's Deals and Steals.I'd like to thank our co-sponsor, Utah Sweet … [Read more...]
Top 5 Websites for Children
When we think of children and the internet, it tends to fill us with dread. “What are they doing?”, “Is this content appropriate?”, “Should they be playing this?” etc.Well, don’t panic, the internet is also chock a block full of kid friendly goodness that not only keeps them entertained but also educates. Below is my top 5 of websites that, for the most part, tick these boxes, not just online but also through print outs and activity ideas.1. National Geographic for KidsA great site … [Read more...]
