Halloween is the best time to get creative with your baking! There are so many ways to take something simple and make it look like you’ve spent all day decorating it. If you have children, then you know how hard it can be to come up with cute treats to make for class parties. You […]
Easy Halloween Party Treats: Skeleton Rice Krispies
Every Halloween my next door neighbor makes me feel like a decorating slacker. Now we’ve moved to a neighborhood where everyone decorates like my old neighbor! At least I am really good at making halloween treats like these Skeleton Rice Krispy treat recipe! I need to get on the ball this year. We’re coming up […]
Fall and Thanksgiving Puzzle Activities Printables
These printable Thanksgiving puzzles will help your young children develop thinking skills and dexterity while having fun! It also has the bonus of effectively distracting your child while you put your heart and soul into preparing the Thanksgiving meal. Another way I use Thanksgiving printables is as a road trip activity. We have family all over […]
Ghost Fudge Covered Graham Squares
Who is ready for Halloween? My kids are going nuts as we prep. Summer may just be ending, but school is starting and the temperatures are dropping. It’s the perfect time to start brainstormng easy Halloween food ideas. We’ve moved to a new neighborhood filled with families. I’m eager to see the Halloween decorations go […]
New School Year Celebrations!
This post was sponsored by RaceTrac but all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. This year the kids are in a new city and new school. While I am normally the mom throwing the new school year celebration as soon as they walk out of the door–in the peace and quiet of my silent […]
3 Tips for Stress Free Travel with other Mompreneurs
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and TUMS Sugar-Free. All opinions are mine alone. #TUMSSugarFree Ah summer, the time for travel and chucking those school year routines out of the window. Many families travel during the summer for vacations, but ours, not so much. We try to skip the theme parks during the […]
20 Gorgeous Patriotic Wreaths
Let’s keep red, white and blue on display longer than just for the 4th of July! There are so many fun and beautiful patriotic wreaths and they are perfect for Labor Day, too. Adding some Americana decor is just one way we can show support for our troops! I couldn’t believe how many different ways […]
The Key to Stress Free Travel with Kids
This post was sponsored by RaceTrac but all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. The thought of a road trip with young kids is enough to make me break out into a cold sweat. Long car trips are exhausting enough, without throwing loud, bored kids in the mix. But, there is one sure fire […]
20 Easy Summer Meal Ideas For the Family
I know cooking can get old when it comes to summertime. You tend to be more worn out because the kids are out of school so you’re trying to make the most of the summer. But it’s actually the perfect time to try out some new recipes, and have some fun in the kitchen. You […]
How I got my kids to wash their hands
This post was sponsored by Reese’s Pinworm Medicine, however all thoughts, opinions, and memories are my own. Sometimes we moms have to resort to drastic measures. There aren’t many things that terrify me enough to resort to Machiavellian ruthlessness with my children. But, the thought of a pinworm infestation in my house is most definitely […]
Our Top Ten Fun and Frugal Summer Activities
Remember that song? “Summer time and the living is easy….” Yeah? Lies. All of it. This summer just started and it most certainly is not easy. I blame it on the rain. Rain storms thunder through Florida every summer. But normally the storms blow in between 3-4 pm and are gone by 5:00 pm. Lately […]
Pre-orders available for NEW Easy Popsicle Recipes Ebook: Popsicles with a Purpose
Easy popsicle recipes are a favorite among Gym Craft Laundry readers. Considering that the bulk of my traffic comes from Florida, Texas, and California, I am not surprised. After promising to compile my recipes into a book for the last few years, I’ve finally done it! It’s almost ready to launch. I’ve added tons of […]
Parenting Hacks: Taking the stress out of giving kids medicine
Have you had the joy of giving your kids medicine? Please tell me that I am not the only one that’s had it spit in my face, onto the floor, or hurled to the ceiling. For years I struggled with giving Pea her twice daily doses of medicines to treat her Juvenile Arthritis. As little as […]
