Raising Children to Weather the Storm
Kids are always asking questions about various weather phenomenon like “how does a volcano explode” and “how does God make it rain.” I’ve heard it all. This past summer Princess saw a rainbow for the first time. So you can imagine the question that followed – “how does a rainbow form?” she asked. It just…
The Easy Bake Oven first came out in the 1960s. Since then it’s gained popularity among little girls. When I was a kid, I dreamed of having one. I’d see the commercials and imagine baking cookies and other sweet treats. Now, the Easy Bake Oven isn’t only popular with young girls. Boys love it just…
My daughter has been asking for her own YouTube channel for a while now, and my answer has always been no. If you’ve been following my blog for the past few years, then you’ve seen our fun family videos, in addition to my parenting posts. Princess often takes center stage whether making crafts, doing fun…
It’s important to teach kids how to set new year goals. Why? Because it gets them in the habit of identifying things they want to accomplish and work hard at achieving them. We started the tradition with our daughter a few years ago. Princess spoke about things that she wanted to become better at, we jot…
Now that the holiday season is upon us, my family and I like to think of creative ways to give gifts to family and friends. Last year Princess made bracelets for her Grandparents, teachers, and dance instructors. This year we got the Minnie Baking Kit from Hallmark Gold Crown so that she can bake cookies…
I admit that I am probably the last to know about Elf on the shelf. I actually learned about this fairly new tradition last year. According to some moms I spoke with, the Santa’s little helper saves Christmas in their household every year. But is it a good or bad idea to introduce it to your kids?…
My kids have too many toys to count. Princess still likes dolls, but she’s mostly into games similar to slot online, and crafts these days. As for her little brother, he prefers unusual toys. Most days you’ll find O with his cars and trucks. In fact, he loves his toys so much that he never…
If you look at the arsenal of baby clothes and gadgets that are piled up in our basement, you’d probably think that we are not done having kids. Just the other day my hubby got sick and tired of looking at the mess downstairs and decided to do a clean sweep. He also demanded that…
