"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 ...
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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 ...
How to Start a Blog and Make Money
Hey guys! I've been playing with the idea of starting a new blog for months! I went back and forth with the idea until I finally decided that I'd give it a shot. I've blogged in the past so I'm not exactly a newbie BUT this time I'm super motivated to work towards making a full-time income from blogging. I mean, why not get paid for something that I love to do, right? My hope is to achieve this ...
Month 1 Blogging Goals – The Money Making Blog Experiment
So as you know, I've decided to start two new blogs and monetize both of them from the get-go. Now, blogging is no easy feat. Turning one blog into a profitable business is a challenge so I would imagine that two would be twice as difficult. Pair this with the fact that I have a full time job and a family to take care of, I know that I have my hands full. Despite this, I'm SO ready to take ...
25 Cheap Date Ideas that Will Get the Sparks Flying
Times are tough and I am always looking for ways to save. I also believe that our relationships and sanity should not be sacrificed for the sake of being frugal so my hubby and I always try to do fun activities that would not strain our pockets. Here are some of our cheap date ideas that do not break our bank accounts! This post may contain some affiliate links. You can read our full ...