Do you make family health a priority during the holidays? The holidays are packed with excitement, fun, sugary treats, delicious food, and don’t forget added holiday stress. Not only are the holidays a joyous occasion but don’t let the holidays be an excuse to let yourself go for the remainder of the year. I promise…
Teaching kids how to be polite is an important aspect of their social and emotional development. Politeness helps children build positive relationships, communicate effectively, and navigate social situations with respect and empathy. Here are some strategies you can use for teaching kids how to be polite: Be a Role Model Children learn by observing their…
Growing up my mom always did most of the chores in the house and as an adult, she did me and my siblings a major disservice. After moving out and having kids of my own, I quickly learned that it only took 5 minutes for my house to go from clean to a path of destruction…
Do you have a tween or a teenager that is begging you for a smartphone? We came up with a list of 8 smart reasons to give your teenager a smart phone. Smartphones have their advantages but your tween doesn’t have to have one until you are ready to make the commitment. A basic cell…
Do you use sugar scrub? How about you try our homemade mango strawberry sugar scrub? Some store-bought sugar scrubs are full of ingredients such as formaldehyde, parabens, and alcohol that could actually harm your skin instead of exfoliating and moisturizing it. Homemade sugar scrubs use natural ingredients that you can find in your kitchen and…
Ultrasounds can be overwhelming especially to a new mom. We prepared this ultrasound preparation: what to do before an appointment guide to help ease your anxiety or nervousness. Anticipation weaves through the very fabric of the pregnancy experience as ultrasounds promise the first glimpses of new life within. Each flicker caught by the machine’s keen…
As parents, we walk a fine line every day: protecting our children while also preparing them to stand on their own two feet. Let’s take a look at how to monitor and guide your kids without overstepping. We want to know what’s going on in their lives, but we don’t want to hover. Guide them,…
Last week, we went to the grocery store to pick up a few items that we needed to make these easy Unicorn Sugar Cookies. As I was walking down the aisle with the flour, sugar, chocolate chips, and other desserts, my eye was drawn to the unicorn chocolate chips (aff link). I tossed them into…
Teaching kids how to express wants and needs is an important part of their emotional and social development. Here are some tips to help you get started: Encourage Open Communication Create an environment where children feel comfortable expressing themselves without fear of judgment or punishment. Teach Basic Communication Skills Help children understand different ways to…
Are you looking for some fun day trips from El Paso, TX? El Paso is an absolutely fantastic city to live in, and if you ever buy and move into one of the El Paso houses for sale, then you surely won’t be disappointed. Although the city has plenty of sights, attractions, and amenities, one…
