First Day of School 2013! (Boys only post!)
Yesterday, the boys were dreading going back to school. They were not happy that it was going to be their last day of summer, last day of waking up when they want, and last day of Xbox until next weekend. This morning, the boys were up before I was, they had already dressed themselves, eaten breakfast, and watching the clock for the bus! They love riding the bus on the first day of school, because their bus driver is absolutely awesome! Of course, I don't fight that! Of course, this morning, when I was taking pictures, it was cloudy, and…
Top 5 Most Creative Childrens’ Bedrooms
Every child dreams and many parents are turning their kids' dreams into reality by giving their children a themed room to bring their dreams to life. Whether they dream of becoming a princess, killing dragons, or simply escaping into nature, the following creative children's bedrooms help spark imagination in every child. 5. Princess Paradise Practically every little girl dreams of a princess bedroom, but the bedroom by the children's furniture company Posh Tots blows the roof off of every other fantasy room in the country. The center piece of all of this is a Fantasy Coach bed, modeled after a…
Sponsored: Headfirst! Expert Advice on Lice – A New Head Lice Resource for Parents
The below content is sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur’s Headfirst! Expert Advice on Lice campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. It’s summer and with that comes camp season. Kids playing in close quarters may lead to a common hard-to-treat problem: head lice. If your child brings home an extra louse house guest (or two) after camp, stay calm and know there are resources available to help. Headfirst! Expert Advice on Lice is an educational website created by head lice experts (and moms) for other moms, families and communities to…
Lions, and Emus, and Gators, Oh My! Gatorland #florida #travel
When I found out that our family vacation had been changed from Tennessee to Florida, I immediately knew I wanted to take my family back to Gatorland, Orlando. It was a no brainer. I visited the attraction on a blogging trip in 2010, and I just knew that my kiddos would love this place. Gatorland Website | Gatorland Facebook | Gatorland Twitter GATORLAND 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, Fl 32837 When we first arrived, the we hadn't even made it into the park when the kids were excited about taking their pic in the huge gator teeth! After we…
6 Tips for Parents with Children That Struggle with School #kids #school
When the school day is over, most good parents will do their best to help their children successfully complete homework assignments. This doesn't mean your children won't occasionally struggle to get it done, however. Keep these six tips in mind when your child is having a hard time completing school work at home. Remain Calm Image via Flickr by SiSterPhotograPher Because children are going to get frustrated from time to time with school work, it's important to remain calm when they do. Feeding into their frustration and anger with your own only makes matters worse. Even trying to have a…
Voots Review – Veggie Fruit Tarts Supplements | #review #fruits #veggies
My kiddos love to take their vitamins. They don't care if they are gummies, the hard chewable characters, or in the shape of circular tarts. They love it. When we run out, they're not happy campers! In addition to (not as a replacement for) their vitamins, they have found a love for Voots Veggie-Fruit Tarts which helps provide more vitamin C to go along with their regular fruit and veggie eating habits. Although they're tasty for kiddos, teenagers and adults can enjoy them as well. With Voots® supplements, your kids can get the Vitamin C antioxidant power of 3 servings…
Chemicals in Cord Blood and Breastmilk? Wow! | #HealthyBaby
It is no secret that I do my part to give my kiddos a healthy start to life. I birth naturally, I breastfeed, I use cloth diapers, among many other things. But do you know that even the healthy choices that we make still pose risks beyond face value? What are you doing to decrease chemical exposure in your home? Have you ever thought about the things in life that don't necessarily cancel each other out but prove less effective for our common goal of being healthy? Pregnancy and Birth Families who chose to birth naturally and delay or not…
Car Seat Safety over Convenience | #carseat #safety #kids
If you've scrolled around Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest for any amount of time, you're likely to have seen it. There is always someone who posts a photo of their child in a car seat, buckled in wrong, or not tight enough, or sitting funky, or not in a car seat at all. Then it happens. The post goes viral, the photo gets shared, screen printed, and ridiculed from here to eternity! I like to call the mamas who jump on other mamas for not having their child properly restrained "car seat nazis". And sometimes, I'm part of that crowd.…
6 Activities the Whole Family is Sure to Enjoy | #family #summer #kids
If your kids groan over "family time," don't take it as an insult. Instead, take it as a sign that you need to ramp up your creativity and try some new experiences together. For instance, if you have space in your home, you may consider getting a pool table from a Pool table delivery company. Here are some more activities that will get everyone in on the fun. Camping at Home Image via Flickr by Chris Penny You don't have to pack up the car and head for the wilderness to have a bit of a camping trip. Pitch a…