My smallest little, L, is turning three in September. I haven't decided exactly what I'm doing for him yet since I don't know if my husband will be at home or away for work. Basically, I'm thinking I will either do a small party at his pre-school or alternatively, a party at home. This post was inspired by my thoughts and ideas as I start planning the perfect party for little L. Read on to learn ...
How I earned Money within my First Two Weeks of Blogging
This post may contain affiliate links. It has been just over two weeks now that I've started this new blog (Read about my money making blog experiment here) and I've already started earning income from it! Now, let me be clear that I'm not new to blogging. I started my very first self-hosted blog back in January 2014 and made my first few hundreds from that blog within the first three ...
12 Habits of Parents who Raise Smart Kids
As a high school teacher, I have met every type of student and every type of parent. Usually, there is a direct correlation between an A+ student and the support system that they have at home. Parents who raise smart kids usually have similar habits. This post may contain some affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure for more info. My father in law, a principal at ...
This One Habit Can Make You a More Patient Mom
"The days are long but the years are short!" I can't tell you how many times I've heard this quote. It is usually the reply given to a mom who is having a tough day and whose happy moments are few and far between. Yes, we know that they grow up fast! Yes, we know that soon they will not be able to fit on our laps. But they are throwing a tantrum today! They have decided to wake up at 2 a.m. this ...
12 Out-of-the-box Alphabet Activities for Kids
Hey guys! I have two amazing little ones, A, my 5 year old girl and L, my 2 (soon to be 3) year old boy. And boy are they different in every possible way!! One of these is the way they learn. Now, as a high school teacher myself, I'm well aware of Howard Gardner's theory on multiple intelligence. What this means simply, is that different children learn in different ways. Some are visual learners, ...
The Ultimate Summer FUN List – 60 things to do with your kids this summer
This year I've seen many reminders about the 18 summers that we have with our kids. It got me thinking about all the fun things we can do to make these summer moments memorable ones. Here is a list of 60 fun things to do with your kids this summer. Have a water fight with water balloons, water guns and the hose. Make lemonade, set up a stand and help them sell. Bake a ...