Are you looking for just the right gift for the new mom on your list this year? This holiday gift guide for new moms (and their new babies!) features helpful, practical gifts to make their lives just a bit easier. After all, they should be able to focus more on
The Real Effects of Negative Thinking and Language on Kids
When I had my daughter, I thought, “Wow. This parenting thing is easy!” Aside from not sleeping through the night until she was a toddler, my little girl was a breeze. In fact, I nicknamed her Breezy, partly because of her carefree, whimsical personality. She was a go-with-the-flow kind of kid.
How Busy Moms Can Make Money Writing and Publishing Books at Home
Moms: It’s time to start pursuing your dreams. I bet you didn’t know that you could learn how to self-publish a book in the time it takes you to read a blog post. I know that, as a busy mama, you don’t have the time to sift through blogs and
8 Places Work at Home Moms Can Bring Their Work Outside the Home
Working from home is a blessing and a curse. It’s awesome, don’t get me wrong. I absolutely love having control over what I do every day, blocking my schedule, and having more flexibility to attend school functions during the day. The downside? It’s so freaking lonely. I’m not kidding when I
Keeping Kids Safe as They Walk to School
Soon, sidewalks nationwide will be dotted with the familiar sight of children and their backpacks navigating their way to school in the early morning hours. Allowing a child to walk to school alone can be a healthy option for both parents and their children. It teaches children independence and responsibility
Make the Summer a Splash with These Fun Ice Pop and Drink Recipes
I recently bought my very first set of ice pop molds. (I bought this set and I’m in love!). I know, I know. I’m a big old Mom fail for just getting with the program! My kids are probably annoyed with me and my need to browse new popsicle recipes
How I Feed My Family of 3 Every Month on $200 or Less
You know that feeling you get when your significant other/child/dog/[insert special person here] looks at you that certain way? You feel zen-like and turn into a pile of mush. I get the same feeling when I save money. Seriously – that line at the bottom of the receipt that boasts,
How Technology Is Shaping the Future of Education
The only thing we can hope to bequeath to our children is education. While the timeless aphorism holds true in many a modern-day scenario, surely education is not the most important thing in the world for our kids? Whether that’s the case or not, one painful point still stands –
Stop Digging Through Scams: Here’s Where to Find Legitimate Work from Home Jobs
Remote work doesn’t just give you flexibility with your work schedule. It can also give you more family time, the ability to work where you’re most comfortable (the beach, anyone?), and more money in your pocket that you won’t have to spend on a long commute every day. But you
How to Prevent the Summer Slide
What is Summer Slide? The “summer slide” refers to the way kids tend to forget stuff they learned during the previous school year over their summer break. Not the little stuff like their state’s bird, but the big stuff, like math and reading skills. For elementary school kids, especially, they