This post is overdue by about a month! Our trip to the temple was so nice! The girls behaved like the angels I pretend they are. Our pictures didn’t turn out wonderful because the sun was super bright and it was too windy to keep our dresses from blowing away. But, I got some cute shots of the girls at the fountain which was their favorite part outside. They were so excited when I told them they got to go inside the temple- since they are not old enough to go in normally, an open house (before … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Help Your Child Deal with a Bully
Not a month goes by that we don’t hear a horror story about a child hurting themself or others as a result of bullying. Despite the news, many parents are still in denial about the bullying that goes on in schools. After all, children have been teasing and picking on each other since the beginning of time, how much damage could a little bullying really do? Unfortunately, bulling can do damage to young minds that results in very serious consequences. If you think your child is being teased or … [Read more...]
Kids Obstacle Course Adventure
In celebration of the biggest sports event of 2012 I thought it would be fun to create an obstacle course for the kids so they can feel closer to the action and give the professional athletes a run for their money. Creating such a course is great fun, especially if you’re all into crafts and creating to begin with, and the course itself can be run by your own kids, their friends, and the neighbours kids, with you taking the time of each child. This way it can be turned into a large sports event … [Read more...]
Original Perplexus Review and Giveaway
For the past week my family and I have been having a BLAST playing with the Original Perplexus! This maze ball is so much fun (and frustrating)! This award winning toy comes in 3 varieties: The Perplexus Original, Perplexus Rookie, and Perplexus Epic. The Perplexus Original is perfect for people age 6 and up and features 100 challenging barriers. I have been practicing a lot this week and so far I can't get past 44! My 6 year old daughter has had so much fun playing with the maze ball. She … [Read more...]
The Benefits Of Sending Your Kid To Summer Camp
Now that the summer season is right around the corner, parents should already start thinking about ways on how to keep their kids occupied. Choose productive activities that will not only entertain your kids but will also rear them into a better person.So what is the best option? I’m sure you have heard of this activity called Summer Camp.There are various types of Summer Camps. Some are geared towards the arts, others on music and most are for pure social interaction. The following are … [Read more...]
Being confident in your new role as a mom — how?
Your life changes completely when you have your first baby, and getting used to your new role can be quite the challenge! You'll have to recover from pregnancy and birth, and get used to caring for a small baby while only having a minimal amount of sleep. Then, you'll either stay at home with your baby and miss your job, or leave your baby with another caregiver while you work and miss your little one!It's also pretty likely that your relationship with your partner will change a lot once … [Read more...]
Scholastic Printable Worksheets
Now that summer is quickly approaching I am starting to think about how to help my daughter keep up her school skills over the summer. I think it is definitely important to provide continually learning opportunities for our children during the summer. We do not want them to lose everything they have gained during the school year. I think that I will take a little time each day to work on school by printing out some Kindergarten printables as a review and some 2nd grade math worksheets as a … [Read more...]
How to gain self-confidence and be a leader through your life
Without confidence being a leader is a hard role to achieve and manage. Self-confidence is the fundamental platform from which leadership skills grow. Trying to achieve leadership without a high self-esteem is like building a house without foundations. Follow our tips on how to gain self-confidence and be a leader through your life.Who am I? The first step to increasing your self-confidence is figuring out who you are. Write down a achievement log, and list events, awards, and achievements … [Read more...]
Homemade Pizza
So I completely forgot about my pizza stone when I wrote the post about my favorite yards sale buys. My sister and I went to a sale where a Pampered Chef Consultant was getting rid of her old stock to make room for new items. I bought a brand new 12inch Pampered Chef pizza stone for $10!! (They are normally $30 or more! Woot!) Pizza stones are amazing! If you haven’t tried them, you should!One of our favorite quick and easy meals is “homemade” pizza. Since I am the poster-girl for lazy … [Read more...]
Building a Child’s Self Esteem
Managing your child's self-esteem can be difficult. School, extracurricular activities, and time with peers are all factors that play a role in your child's self-confidence.Some children have naturally high self-esteem, excelling at social interaction and performing well at all tasks put before them. Others need the support of their caretakers to help raise their confidence to a strong, healthy level.What are some of the common ways to build a child's self-esteem?Give Them … [Read more...]
How to Encourage Good Habits in Children: Tidying
Every parent wants the perfect child who will tidy their own room without being asked and will put things away around the house when they are finished with them. But many parents seem to believe that this is just a pipe dream, that kids are kids and they will never be tidy until they hit adulthood. But the reality is, if you always go around tidying up after them, then they will let you. But if you encourage them to be tidy and organized, they will soon pick up on it. Teaching tidiness through … [Read more...]
The Benefits Your Kids Get From Recreation
Every child loves to play in his or her own way, and very often that natural tendency leads them to sports and organized recreation. There may seem nothing quite so quaint and innocent as a handful of kids tossing the ball around after school, but the real benefits of athletic activity are undeniable. In this age of 24-hour entertainment, ubiquitous cell phones, and handheld gadgets with constant connectivity, the need for that “old-fashioned” exercise is all the more acute.Organized … [Read more...]
Why Superheros Should Be Accepted as Role Models
In a world that is cruel and judgmental it’s important for kids to have solid role models that they can look up to. While some kids envy firefighters and doctors some look up to today’s superheroes. Yes, you read that correctly I said superheroes. Think about it, who’s typically criticized (even in a fictitious world) more than superheroes? They are judged by their looks, actions, and even their intentions. Looking closer at each of these three you will hopefully understand at the end of this … [Read more...]
Flip Flop Tutorial- Guest Blogger
Hi, I’m Erin! I was asked to post a tutorial on how to make Fancy Flip Flops and I am excited to share!When I first wanted to make the flip flops, or “Fancy Flops” as my daughter and I call them, I had difficulty finding a tutorial of any kind. The process of which I make them now has taken two years of trial and error. We had a lot of “flops” until finally I came upon a few ideas! This is what I will share with you today and hopefully you can save a couple years by my sharing what I’ve … [Read more...]
Kansas City LDS Temple Open House
My Family and I were privileged enough to attend the Kansas City LDS Temple Open House this past week! We are so excited to have this temple so close to where we live! It is such a blessing this area! Look how beautiful it is!Right now until April 28, 2012 the LDS temple in Kansas City is open to the public to take a tour. You can make reservations for your tour online. They like to have a head count so they can keep the tours to a manageable size and have enough refreshments afterwards for … [Read more...]
