Halloween DIY craft projects are always a blast to do as the Fall kicks into gear! It’s always enjoyable to create something whether you are a kid or adult. Halloween and Christmas crafts are the most popular. There are several different mediums that you can try to create unique crafts for the home. Try out some of these 10 Easy DIY Halloween Crafts for adults and kids and see how creative you can be: Mummy Topiary Head– 733 Blog Halloween Trunk Trick or Treat– A Mom’s Take Duck Dynasty Pumpkin– Mad in Crafts Crocheted Candy Corn Basket– Organized…
* This post is not sponsored – just great tips! Where did the summer go?? I can’t believe it’s already back to school time! I know some of our readers have kiddos already back in school and my own girls start back in the next couple of weeks. So what can we as parents do to try and ease the move from summer to school time? Dr. Vinay Saranga has some tips about making the transition back to school easier on kids and parents! Times of transition are not easy, but if you prepare properly they…
I cannot WAIT for my kiddos to get out of school! We have so many summer plans and we are taking a big old roadtrip in August. This is the first big road trip we will be taking in a long time, and I’m a little nervous as a single mom, but I know it will be fun. And I definitely chose this type of trip because I knew it would be affordable. Since I have been making a huge effort to take chunks out of my student loans, I don’t want to add…
*This is not a sponsored post – just good info! It’s Tax Day! Here’s hoping that you get a nice big refund! Tax Day is a great day to get your kids involved as well – taxes are an important part of financial literacy as kids move into their teen and young adult years. Here are a few tips from Steve Siebold, who is author of the book Secrets Self-Made Millionaires Teach Their Kids, and a self-made millionaire who has interviewed more than 1,200 of the world’s wealthiest people over…
* This post is not sponsored – just good info! It’s something no parent wants to think about. Getting into a car crash – whether your fault or not- with your child in the car is a terrifying thought for many parents. I know that it’s definitely something that I worry about. On average, 2 children (ages 0-13) are killed every day in car crashes in the US. Most of these fatalities are caused by improper seat belt or car seat use and are 100% preventable. To raise awareness during Child Passenger Safety Week…
This shop has been compensated by The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #NotSoFastMom It’s coming up on my favorite time of year – fall! Fall in Western New York means cooler weathers, gorgeous leaves, and of course FOOTBALL! Not only do I LOVE cheering on my alma mater and our local professional football team, now that my oldest daughter is in high school, attending her high school’s sporting events is something that the girls and I can do as a family. While she plays volleyball, we love cheering on her school’s …
*This is not a sponsored post. Are you constantly trying to figure out what you can feed your kids that will be healthy, give them all the nutrients they need, and that they will eat? All without going nuts over meal planning? If so, check out this article from Esther Blum! By Esther Blum, Integrative Dietitian and Lifestyle Coach As an integrative dietitian, I hear people’s battle cries for help, especially when it comes to feeding their kids healthy foods. Parents today are busier than ever, working and hustling kids to and from after-school activities. So, preparing meals…
*This is not a sponsored post. April is National Autism Awareness Month, and is a good reminder that 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with Autism every year. It’s a great month to promote awareness and help spread the word about tools that can help children as well as parents of children diagnosed with autism. For the millions of people living with autism, daily routines like brushing your teeth can be a challenge. But Holly Robinson Peete and Colgate are helping to change that. In honor of Autism Awareness Month, Colgate partnered with actress…
* This post is not sponsored. Just lots of good tips! Are you headed out onto the open road or into the friendly skies with your kids this spring break? Traveling on spring break with kids is such a wonderful way to build lifelong memories that kids (and parents!) will treasure for the rest of their lives. However, there is NO doubt that preparing to leave your home and get onto the road takes A LOT of preparation. In addition to making sure you have snacks and activities packed for the kids, have you considered how you will…
Happy National Puppy Day! In case you are still feeling blue about missing National Dress Your Pet Up Day back in January (how did I forget that her outfit was in the front closet?), you can redeem yourself in your puppy’s eyes by marking today’s celebration. Many rescue groups across the country are discounting adoption fees to mark today’s festivities, and inspire you to bring home a new friend to spend this special day snuggling with. The benefits of having a pet can be tremendous – especially for kids. Child and Parenting expert Denise Daniels…