It’s getting to that time of the summer where you think you are going to lose every ounce of sanity you have left. The kids are fighting with each other; they are bored; they don’t want to do anything; and they are just downright being little animals. I feel you mama. We all hit that point where we are just ready for school to start! So, let me give you a few tips on how to get through the next four weeks of summer with your sanity! Just a forewarning, this these tips are not for the Susie homemakers out there. I am not trying to be "EXTRA" this summer, I am just trying to make it through summer alive! How to Get Through The Next Four Weeks of Summer With Your Sanity #1 Get a Glass of Keep Reading
30 Days of Summer Fun Challenge (+ FREE Printable)
Are you ready for summer vacation? If you're like me, you've been counting the days for the busy school season to end, but then a week into summer you start wishing school would start again (seriously). It's great to finally have time with the kids, but it doesn't take long before they start with the "I'm bored!" mantra. Even though my son is little (4-years-old to be exact), he is still the exact same way you would expect a 14 -year-old to be when he gets bored.. a little terror. This year we are going to skip the "I'm bored!" and try something different. I want to invite you to do the same. We are going to do a 30 Days of Summer Fun Challenge to break the summer funk cycle. What is Keep Reading
DIY Family Game Night Trophy
Family Game Night is an absolute favorite in our house! Is it in yours? If not, then maybe you should add this fun traveling award as an addition to see if you can spark up your game night! I grew up in a house that didn't have a ton of money, but we had lots of LOVE to share. We spent a lot of time at home and together, which was great. In this now super-fast paced society, we need more TIME for our families without bells & whistles going off from the electronic devices that are a part of our everyday life. One of our favorite activities as a family was family game night. We loved playing all sorts of games, from hippos that were hungry, to trapping a mouse, to making words (not Keep Reading
How to Host a Super Easy Disney Playdate
Disclosure: I received free products in order to host a #DisneyKids Preschool Playdate. The opinions expressed here are my own. Recently, my sons school got his birthday mixed up. I couldn't figure out why my little one kept coming home telling me his birthday was coming soon. I kept reminding him that it was in July, and after a puzzled look, that was usually the end of the conversation. It wasn't until I picked him up from school the other day, did I finally realize what was going on. When I was picking him up from school, the teacher came over and told me I could bring cupcakes in for him and they would all sing him happy birthday on Friday. I was like Friday?! His birthday is in Keep Reading
How to Make Bead Slime
Keep the kids occupied on a rainy day with an incredibly easy (and inexpensive) craft! All it takes is 4 ingredients! Because schools not out yet, we haven't officially kicked off our 30 Days of Summer Fun Challenge just yet. My little one is still getting restless, so I have been trying to keep him busy by doing little activities daily that don't require too much work. Making bead slime really fits that profile. It's incredibly easy and keeps my four-year-old busy for hours. The best thing about making your own slime is that it's completely customizable. We actually made this batch of slime to mimic the smurfs because that seems to be the hot thing in our house for the week. But, if Keep Reading
3 Fun Thanksgiving Snack/Craft Ideas For Kids
Families who have children know they have little tummies. Since they can’t hold as much food as an adult, they may need to eat snacks to keep them going through out the day. As the holidays near, considers these fun Thanksgiving snack ideas. In fact your children can help you prepare these snacks the day before Thanksgiving so they’ll be available for guests until the meal is ready to eat. Photo Credit: Family Fun Magazine Sugar Cone Tepee Treat Children will love having their own tepee treat made out of a sugar cone. Here is what you’ll need to make this snack: * 8 sugar cones (or increase the recipe to have one for each child) * 2 cups of sifted powdered or confectioner’s Keep Reading
6 Ways Your Teenagers Can Increase Their Spending Money
As adults, we often look back on our teenage years as some of the best times of our lives. But when you're a teenager, it's hard to really appreciate the fact that you don't have to hold down a full-time job or pay bills. Teens have concerns of their own, such as keeping their social lives going strong and coming up with money to go on dates and out with friends. As parents, we can't always give our teens a lot of money. And even if we could, it's important for them to learn how to earn money for themselves. If your teen is short on cash, here are some ideas that he could use to earn the money he needs. 1.Get a paper route. If your teen is an early riser, a paper route is the perfect Keep Reading
How To Host A Frugal Game Night Fun That’s Totally Fun!
When the economy is not at its best and our budgets are tight, we often cut back on entertainment. But you know what they say about all work and no play. Not only does it make life dull, it's not good for our mental health. So instead of giving up everything that's fun, why not just choose less expensive ways to have a good time? One way to do this is to have a game night with friends and family. Here's how to set up a fun-filled evening at a bare minimum of expense. * Invite guests by phone, or design invitations on your computer, print them out, and deliver them by hand. Invite as few or as many people as you like, because they will be helping out with the expenses. * Ask each Keep Reading
