Isn't it funny when doctors advise you to let diarrhea "run its course?" Okay, it might not be funny at the time but it is after you've stopped running to the toilet. Wouldn't it be great if there was a list of foods that would help stop diarrhea? Right now, an awful stomach bug is running through my neighborhood. It didn't last long when the kids had it, but it's taking a toll on their parents. It doesn't seem right that the parents nursing their kids through the stomach bug are getting … [Read More...]

How to put soccer socks and shin guards on your new soccer player
Do soccer socks go over or under shin guards? The answer is…complicated. Read on to find out how to put on shin guards and the styles available for kids.

Homemade Air Fresheners you can make in a weekend!
Do you hate the overpowering, cloying scents of commercial car air fresheners? New store-bought air fresheners give me intense headaches. This is especially true with car scents. Here are some homemade car air freshener projects to make instead! We stopped using them and switched to DIY car air fresheners because of my daughter’s car sickness […]

Natural ways to reduce fever in children
When one of my children has a fever, he or she looks downright pathetic. I call my family members and friends in search of the quickest natural ways to reduce fevers. Children just look so pitiful and pale when their temperatures are up. I know that a fever isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but […]

Treats made with Cheerios
Got a lot of cheerios? I can never resist getting those giant boxes at Costco. My kids get tired of eating them every day for breakfast so I like to use cheerios as a healthier dessert. My kids absolutely love my Rocking Rocky Road Cheerio balls. So I collected other treats made with Cheerios. […]

Easy Peasy Valentine’s Day Party Snacks
Valentine’s Day is probably my kids’ favorite school day of the year. Those Valentine’s Day parties are what candy-loving school ager dreams are made of. We’ve gathered a few easy-peasy Valentine’s Day Party Snacks so that you can stress less about what to bring to the party and just have fun! If you have an […]

Mini Turkey Meatloaf Recipe
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BackToButterball #CollectiveBias Do your kids start getting cabin fever at the end of summer? While we love the break, the weeks off from sports and a daily routine start getting old about mid-July. Have you ever danced all […]

What To Put in a C-Section Gift Basket
Do you know someone who is desperately in need of a c-section gift basket? Many first-time moms who learn they need to have a cesarean find out while in the middle of labor. Chances are a basket or package with practical c-section gifts will help more than you know. She will have just undergone major […]

Easy Valentine’s Day Cheerio Balls
Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that has become more of a “thing” over the last few years. I blame Pinterest! Granted we don’t normally celebrate Valentine’s Day at home. However, Valentine’s Day is a big deal for school children. (I bet the candy has a lot to do with that! ) Even though […]