Overrun by toys? Find out why you should get rid of most of your children's toys. Find tips on to get your kids to clean up after the purge is done!I was scheduling out my blog's facebook page two nights ago when I came across an article basically suggesting no toys were the answer to all childhood's problems.Okay, maybe that's a bit hyperbolic, but the article … [Read more...] about Get your Kids to Clean Up & Get Rid of Toys
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Transitioning & Preschool: One teacher’s advice
This school year has brought on some significant changes for my little family. My daughter is 4 and we decided to put her in preschool. The main reason, for me anyway, is for the social aspect.My sweet girl spends a lot of time with her baby brother. And most of the kids we have play dates with are younger than her. We also take the kiddos to the park a lot. In the … [Read more...] about Transitioning & Preschool: One teacher’s advice
Get The Kids Winter Ready Faster
I have always been beyond excited at the prospect of snow. You see, I'm from the Pacific North West. So, what I'm used to is that if there is a snowfall, we wait with baited breath to see if it actually sticks. Then, we scramble to find whatever might pass as a snowsuit for the kids (There was one season where I thought ahead enough and actually picked up $30 ones from Costco … [Read more...] about Get The Kids Winter Ready Faster
Leaving the House With Toddlers And The Demise Of Punctuality
It always starts with the best-laid plans. It really does. The morning marked a fresh start. The prospect of getting out of the house was promising. We were meeting at a friend's who just had a baby. One girlfriend was bringing Starbucks. I had offered to bring lunch.All we had to do was get out of the house in a timely fashion and get food. The kids would be out … [Read more...] about Leaving the House With Toddlers And The Demise Of Punctuality
The Year’s Best Parenting Tips
When I started my blog, I had next-to-no idea my writing would evolve into posting parenting tips. Initially, my vision was healthy recipes and activities on a simple budget.My blog stats began dictating I move away from my original concept. And so, I began writing parenting articles and tips more and let go of recipes altogether..This shift made sense because my heart … [Read more...] about The Year’s Best Parenting Tips