Life gets busy and sometimes we forget to slow down. Use these simple ways to enjoy nature with your kids to help you to make time to connect and marvel at the beauty of nature together. You’ll feel better, and your children will too. You don’t have to be a fully fledged tree hugger or know the names of the…
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Money. Relationships. Parenting. Work. Sometimes the stress just piles up and it feels like too much. When I get stressed, I confess I don’t always deal with it in the healthiest ways. I’m guilty of seeking comfort food. (AKA: My children’s leftover holiday candy or a spoonful of peanut butter.) Over the years, I have been trying to use healthier…
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I admit it. I do not like laundry, especially trying to get stains out of the kid’s clothing. But here is the dilemma, I wholeheartedly believe in kids playing outside, splashing in puddles, making mud pies, and getting dirty. It sounds like a no win situation. Kids play outside equals mom desperately huddled in the laundry room trying to google…
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Bedtime can either be one of the worst times of day or the best. By the time it’s time to tuck the kids in bed, I am on my last energy reserves. Having a consistent bedtime routine for kids can save the day, and the night, too. I know it has in our home. Today, I am going to share…
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Before I even talk about the steps to create a household budget, let’s briefly look at three reasons why a budget helps you feel less overwhelmed and more in control of your life. A budget is an intentional plan for your money. When you make a plan for your money, you can be intentional about spending it on what matters…
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