Ideas for Keeping the Kids Busy When You Have Chores to Get Done
Guest Author Corinne Jacob shared some great tips on how to keep the kids busy when you have stuff to do. She suggests a combination of engagement and diversion, […]
Because I Said So: Life in the Mom Zone
This week’s MomTastic find is a new book on the comedy and drama of motherhood. Can you imagine if motherhood was this easy…kids complying “because we said so” …. Thought […]
Moms & Happiness by Happify
Love infographics…especially really well-done ones like THIS that are so timely for Mother’s Day. Happify recently published in such an easy to follow and pretty format (ok, fine, I love […]
Happy Mother’s Day – Ideas and Momspiration
Happy Mother’s Day! Even though this is a “repeat,” I wanted to share this silly “got milk” photo with my own mom, as I share some ideas and Momspiration for […]
Future Development: Enrolling Your Child in Local Sports
Thanks to Linda Bailey for this article on how and why you should enroll your kids in local sports. With 3 boys, we’re huge sports fans and the benefits would […]
5 Ways to Green Up Your Spring Cleaning
Thanks to Kendal Perez from Hassle Free Savings for these great tips on how to “green up” your spring cleaning routine. She’s got some great food for green thought here […]
Fuel Your Dreams Teaches Kids About the Power of Food
This recent client’s public service campaign educates kids about how to “Fuel Their Dreams” by fueling their bodies with powerful, healthy food choices. Thanks to Kid Kritics Founder Ellen Briggs […]
Old Spice Mom Song ROCKS
Thanks to one of my favorite BFF’s Lorie M. for sharing this hysterical video. As a mom of boys and an admitted occasional helicopter mom :), this video will crack […]
One-Utensil Healthy Snacks
Busy parents, tune in to this fun post with ideas for colorful, healthy, “one-utensil” snacks from journalist Kristin Hackler. – Amy It’s a daily challenge trying to get kids to […]
Chicken Nuggets for Dinner Again?
Perfect time for a guest post on picky eaters, as I’m gearing up for my radio interview with “Better Food Choices.” Thanks to Katie Bugbee, the senior managing editor and […]
5 Ways to Teach Kids to Conserve More
Thanks to Maya Rogers for this guest post. One person can make an impact by reducing their carbon footprint, but an even larger impact is made when we share this […]
Tackling Your Garage in 5 Easy Steps
Garages are great dumping grounds for all kinds of “stuff.” I think I could have a 10-car garage and still fill every corner over time. We grow to fit whatever […]