I’m not a big fan of planning elaborate lessons to do with my toddler/preschooler. I’m a busy mom, and I just don’t have the time or energy to spend on some of the awesome looking learning activities for kids I see all over Pinterest and Facebook. (I simply look for ways to incorporate learning into…
My toddler (almost preschooler) is currently in a major “train” phase, loving all things trains, and one of his favorite activities is to look at books about trains together. Whether it’s the Busy Train Book that has a pull-back train that goes down the track (his favorite to play with when I need a shower)…
Do you read with your kids? One of my favorite things to do each holiday season is to visit the local library and stock up on great holiday-themed books to read together with my kids. Here’s a great list of books about Thanksgiving to read with your kids. Related: Best Books for Kids Thanksgiving Books…
From running errands around town (like shopping for my next #CollectiveBias post), to a date night out (without the kids), my purse packs allow me to #BeHealthyForEveryPartOfLife and to carry the best bag for the job without having to rummage through the last bag I carried for all the essentials I’ll need in the next…
Ever since getting pregnant with baby number four, my normal water intake has been going down, and I’ve been struggling to stay hydrated and keep my electrolytes balanced. It’s caused me to feel constantly exhausted, nauseous, and generally awful – not morning sickness awful, just all day blah. I couldn’t stomach water (which I normally…
Have you ever noticed that it’s much easier to stick to a diet or exercise plan if you have someone in the trenches with you? Have you ever been the person eating carrot sticks and celery while watching someone else eats fat-drenched carbs with sugar on top? Why not make healthy eating and exercise a…