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Easter Basket Ideas for Teen and Tween Boys

February 25, 2020

Do you find it harder every year, trying to figure out Easter basket ideas for your tweens and teens? It seems as they grow older, it’s not quite as easy to impress them.

Gone are the days of toddler squeals of delight with a new stuffed animal, brightly colored plastic filled eggs, and chocolate bunnies all nestled in grass filled baskets left by the Easter Bunny. Now it seems to be more challenging, not to mention more expensive, to come up with ideas for Easter baskets…especially for my boys.

Here’s a list of ideas for those Easter basket stuffers for your teenagers, tweens, or just those kids that are “too cool” for cute bunnies and chicks! And you don’t have to break the bank to get creative! Pick a theme below, or a color, add few non-candy gift ideas your teen can use and enjoy, some of their favorite candy or chocolate, and voila!

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Should You Start Elf On The Shelf

November 13, 2018

Should you start Elf on the Shelf this Christmas season? While it might bring joy to your child, it is not for the faint of heart. Be prepared with these tips! #elfontheshelf #christmaself #momlife

Should You Start Elf On The Shelf

Searching for new holiday traditions to start with your family? What about the Elf on The Shelf? You’ve heard about it, seen it in stores, and moms on Facebook are talking about it. What is the deal with Elf on the Shelf? The better question is…should you start Elf On The Shelf?…

Making New Family Traditions After Divorce

November 10, 2018

Making New Family Traditions After Divorce

When you’re newly divorced, it is certainly an adjustment! Your idea of “family” is different now. There might be different houses, different schools, different schedules. Everyone is getting settled into new routines.

One of the best things you can do to move on after divorce is start making new family traditions. It can give you a sense of grounding, and a new place to start. It’s also a wonderful way to bond with your kids.

Think about new ideas you can do with your kids, or put a new spin on old traditions from your own childhood. Try some of these ideas for new family traditions!…

Five Funny Parenting Books For Moms Who Need A Laugh

November 8, 2018

When parenting gets hard and you just want to cry, the best remedy is a good laugh! Try these funny parenting books that will make you smile! #funnyparentmemes #parenthumor #laughitoff

When The Going Gets Tough…

There are days in this parenting journey that you are so overwhelmed you could just cry. On those days especially, the best remedy is laughter! It’s so comforting to know that you’re not alone, that someone else has been there, done that, and survived! The ability to laugh about it later is what makes us keep going, even when the going is really, really tough!

Here are the latest and greatest, my top 5 Funny Parenting Books For Moms Who Need A Laugh!…

Best TED Talks for Moms

October 31, 2018

Feel like you're all alone, or failing at parenting? Looking for inspiration on the mom journey? Try this list of best TED talks for moms! #momlife #TEDTalks #inspiringmoms

Best TED Talks For Moms

Being a mom isn’t easy. Some days you wonder if you are screwing it all up, worry that your kids aren’t going to make it as successful humans, that it’s somehow all your fault. For those days when you’re struggling, you need a dose of inspiration. Here are some of the best TED Talks for moms, for those times when you need to know you’re not alone….