Allergies affect up to 40 percent of American children and contribute to around two million lost school days every year. While there’s not much parents can do to limit exposure to allergens outside the home, keeping harmful household chemicals to a minimum can help reduce further exposure to illness-causing pollutants. Here are some natural remedies and tricks…
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imaginative play with BeginAgain toys + coupon code
Every day I feel like my 2-year-old is growing, learning, and mastering new skills. There are a lot of toys leaving our toy bins right now as we “level up” to the next set of toys that will stretch and entertain him. The challenge is to find toys that will not only work for simply…
how to reduce your electricity bill
Is your electric bill sky high? Are there ways that you could lower it but not sure where to start? I know there are ways that I could definitely cut back on the costs of electric. A few things that come to mind would be as simple as tuning off the lights whenever you leave…
the ONE thing i learned with my first child, and carried over to my next three…
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Babywise.life. All opinions are my own. Being a first time parent is tricky. I mean, I didn’t really grow up taking care of and experiencing the baby phase. I loved to babysit. I absolutely LOVED the babies, but they were always a little older once I had a…
townleygirl :: play-doh + bath time :: giveaway
Rinse, scrub, and play in the tub! It’s time to make bath time fun and functional. Play-Doh Bath 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash formula is great for baths or showers. Not only does it moisturize, but it’s delightfully scented like watermelon. While I appreciate how easy it is to use one product to wash…
a simple recipe :: overnight french toast casserole
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? I don’t know all the reasons why that is true, but breakfast is definitely my favorite meal! Most weekdays we eat pretty simple breakfasts like oatmeal, cereal, or scrambled eggs, but I love weekends when we all eat together, and we make breakfast a big…
better sleep with my tot clock :: giveaway
I think many momma’s out there agree that we could use a little more sleep every night! Restless nights with little sleep start during pregnancy and I’m not quite sure when they end! I actually have to say I’ve been blessed with good little sleepers overall, but somehow still sleep is not the same as…
a few must have items for baby
There are always several must have items for baby when they come. As a first time mom, there are things you want to know and need help with when it comes to taking care of your baby. I know when I had my first baby, I wanted to anything and everything I could about the…
sweet on simple with YumEarth :: plus free printable & easy appreciation gift idea!
It is that time of year where we are doing the rounds of appreciation gifts for teachers, care givers, coaches, bus drivers, etc. While I have some amazingly creative friends who can use paint, elbow grease, and creativity to magically create gifts that everyone on their list will love I personally struggle to not spend…
an easy way to celebrate #mothersday #momlife
Being a mom and thinking about how much I love my mom makes me stop and think how lucky I am. We celebrate Mother’s Day to cherish the moms in our lives. But while there’s no question that the woman who raised us deserves our utmost gratitude and affection, there are actually deeper reasons as…
a little secret to getting kids to put their laundry in the hamper
All too often, I’ll walk into one of my child’s rooms only to find dirty laundry on the floor. I’m always baffled that the few steps to their hamper seem to be more of a marathon when it comes to taking care of their laundry! So I’ve decided to make it fun. My 9-year-old son…
personalized mother’s day gift ideas :: flagology
Mother’s Day is coming up soon, and I love the chance to show my mom how much she means to me! Living so far from my side of the family always feels a little more difficult on special days, but I am so thankful for the many ways we have to stay in contact and…











