We all want our children to grow up being able to take care of themselves. Important skills to teach kids in addition to independence include empathy, caring, respect, and generosity. Teaching kids to think about others and to give to those who are … [Read more...]
Frugal Home Improvement Idea: Using Gel Stain on Banisters
There are so many things I love about our house (our somewhat simple laundry room renovation still makes me smile), and there are a few things on my home improvement list that we are slowly completing that make me love my house even more. Recently … [Read more...]
Tips to Prevent Hanger in Children – Because No One Likes Grumpy Kids!
When it comes to children and eating...there is so much to teach them. Following along with the food groups is sometimes a challenge for my girls (ages 8 and 9). They love fruits and carbs....but proteins always cause a little bit of drama. I am … [Read more...]
The Gear Gilmore Girls Fans Need
Back in the year 2000 history was being made with the premiere season of Gilmore Girls. I was a teenager myself (barely, and only until the year's end) and the premise of a television show about the dynamics of a fast talking mother-daughter team … [Read more...]
ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas TV Schedule
In the month before Christmas we are able to watch a ton of holiday movies on television. ABC's 25 Days of Christmas on AbC Family is a big deal to many families. Below you will find the calendar of Christmas shows playing on ABC Family this winter. … [Read more...]
Bloggers: Use Coschedule to Save Time and Increase Productivity
There is so much to know in the world of blogging. First, there's how to set up your blog. Writing the actual posts takes times and fits in as the next piece. Then there's the whole world of SEO and having search engines find your blog. There's … [Read more...]
Lalaloopsy Dolls are Now at Build-A-Bear (+ Printable Birthday Party Invitations)
Two very popular brands have been working together on a new release that is super exciting. Build-A-Bear Workshop is not offering Lalaloopsy dolls in honor of the brand's Super Silly 5th Anniversary party. Lalaloopsy fans are now able to create four … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why We Should be Celebrating Moms Night Out
I received free products in order to host a National Mom's Nite Out Party. The opinions expressed are my own. Clearly I am in need of a Mom's Night Out. I recently made a big mistake. I try to always be honest (it's maybe even a flaw that I have … [Read more...]
Summer Time: Making Sure Things are Totally Taken Care Of (with Listerine)
I received LISTERINE® Brand products and a Walgreens gift card from Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc. and The Motherhood as part of my participation in the LISTERINE® Brand Totally Taken Care Of program. All … [Read more...]
Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn
As a blogger I have done a terrible job lately. Really, terrible. I thank the readers who have stuck around. {Thank you!} In the past two months I have been plagued with migraines which made keeping my eyes open impossible and being on the … [Read more...]
Leandrea is a married mom of two girls, ages 10 and 12, living in Atlanta, GA. She is passionate about helping people save money one coupon at a time. Read more