Little Pockets of Bliss

The Single Mom's Guide to Finding Joy in Every Day Life

Kid Bliss

We Are All Warriors

Single moms bear the burden of all the worries alone. But you are strong, you can pick up that sword and shield and keep fighting. We are all warriors! #warriors #singlemom #singlemominspiration #keepfighting #staystrong

We Are All Worriers

Some days are super easy, when the sun is shining and you are off to a running start, slaying that to-do list, puffing out your chest a little, and giving yourself a pat on the back for everything you’ve accomplished.  What a great day!!

Other days…not so much.  Those days when plans unexpectedly get derailed, nothing goes right, when the guilt and fear creeps in.  When the worry takes over, and you’re so tired of fighting these losing battles.

We are all worriers to some degree.  Some people manage okay, some just hide it better.  As single moms, we have to shoulder the burden of worries all alone.  Are the kids doing okay in school? Do they have enough friends (or the “right” kind)? Is that sniffle a cold or just allergies?  Will there be enough to cover the bills this month?  What can I make for dinner tonight?  Wait, did I turn the stove off when I left this morning?…

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Harry Potter Back To School Celebration

Want some Harry Potter back to school ideas? Ways to celebrate and introduce your kids to Harry Potter books and movies? How about recipes for Butter Beer? Even teachable moments for your kids? Here's how! #harrypotter #backtoschool #celebrateharrypotter #harrypotterbooks #butterbeer #harrypotterideas

Harry Potter Back To School Celebration

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My idea for a Harry Potter back to school celebration started with the new LEGO Harry Potter minifigure mystery packs. These little bad boys have been my nemesis the last few weeks.  We have big Lego fans in our house, so the latest mystery pack series has us out at a variety of stores, spending way too much time feeling up Lego (that just sounds wrong on so many levels).

Tip: If you’re still on the hunt yourself, you might find this handy “feel guide” helpful.  We did!

After successfully feeling and finding our way to a complete set (with the exception of Hermione), it got me thinking about all the ways Harry Potter weaves it’s way through our lives.  And it was the perfect excuse to revisit some favourites, and create a little Harry Potter back to school magic!

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Why Starting a Family Game Night is Important

Why Starting a Family Game Night is so important for family, tips to get started, suggestions for games, and how to your Family Game Night up a notch! #familygamenight #boardgames #funforkids #familyfun #familytime

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We all know that spending time together as a family is important.  But in our rushed, hectic, non-stop lives, it seems to be getting harder and harder.  Kids have activities, sports, tutoring or just want to hang out with friends.  You’re so frazzled getting home from work, it’s sometimes all you can do to throw a frozen pizza in the oven and hope for the best before everyone crashes on the couch, or worse, in separate corners of the house, lost in their phones or video games.

But what if you made a change?  What if one night, you made a rule of no electronics?  After all the dishes are cleaned up, and kitchen tidied, you sat down at the table for Family Game Night?…

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Best Family Board Games

Looking for ideas for games to play with kids, adults, the whole family? Here's our top picks for Best Family Board Games! Great for family game night, practice math skills and have fun! #boardgames #familygamenight #familyfun #learninggames #classicgames

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Our family loves playing games together.  We try to do Family Game Night whenever we can to give everyone a break from their electronics (including me!) and spend time together.  These are the moments when the best family memories are made.

After years of trying different games, through various ages and stages, these are our top picks for Best Family Board Games!  From classic picks to new ideas, these are great options for practicing math and counting, building strategy and focus, but most of all, having fun!

Monopoly

This one is a classic and consistently tops the list of our Best Family Board Games!  When my boys were younger, we started out with Monopoly Jr editions, then graduated to the full Monopoly version a few years ago.  I can even work math and money lessons into it, by teaching them to budget their property purchases, adding bills together, and making change….

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How To Make A First Aid Kit Bag

Make Your Own First Aid Kit Bag, great for tossing in a purse, diaper bag or kids backpack, be prepared for emergencies #firstaidkitbag #beprepared #momlife #momfirstaid

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Need help figuring out what to put in a mini first aid kit bag? Look no further!  Today I’ve got a fabulous guest post from Chrissie, mom and healthcare professional at Joy Through Chaos, to teach us all about this handy DIY kit for first aid emergencies.

DIY First Aid Kit Bag

Here you’ll find out exactly how to make a mini first aid kit bag that’s perfect to toss in your purse, diaper bag, and even your child’s backpack!

First aid kits are expensive to purchase ready made. Not only that but most of the time they come packed with things that you may not know how or why to use. And that’s no good! You want every single item in your first aid kit to be practical and easy to use.

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