Raising Children to Weather the Storm
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…
Christmas is my daughter’s favorite time of the year. Every year she can’t wait until Christmas morning to open up her presents. So, my husband and I allow her to open up one gift the day before Christmas. Hallmark Gold Crown has some awesome Christmas stocking stuffer ideas. Check out one example in this video…
Decorating our house for the holidays has become one of our favorite things to do as a family. Our daughter often comes up with a unique and an unusual ornament to add to the Christmas tree. My husband and I talk about what she thought of this year in this short video clip. Recently we went…
I’m not sure that there is a specific age to transition a child from crib to bed. While most children make the switch sometime between ages 1 1/2 and 3 1/2, I think it all boils down to the individual child. According to BabyCenter, it’s probably best to wait closer to 3-years-old to move a…
There are so many things that could get in the way of alone time with your significant other, further creating obstacles when it comes to keeping things spicy in the bedroom. My hubby and I have been together since college, and it wasn’t always easy to find time to spend with each other. Between work, school, and…
We had a great time on Halloween this year. It was actually my first time trick-or-treating and also the first time we went trick-or-treating as a family. Even though the holiday is over, I’m still reeling from all the excitement. That said, here are five spooky things to do on Halloween. Visit the pumpkin patch. We…
Ever fight about something with your significant other, and realize that it was the silliest argument later on? That pretty much sums up a lot of our disagreements. My hubby and I argue over silly things all the time like who gets to walk the dog, who gets to take the kids to school, and…
Taking the kids to the pumpkin patch has become a tradition. We’ve taken Princess so many times that we’ve lost count, but this is O’s second visit. As is usually the case, there’s always a dilemma when we take the kids anywhere. The pumpkin patch in our area don’t have bathrooms, but they do have…
