As kids get older, it’s important to let them take charge of a few things around the house. Even simple chores early on help kids learn responsibility and appreciate all they have. While our kids have been doing chores, like feeding the dog or making their bed, since they were toddlers, it was time to…
The Holiday Stress is Real Most people look forward to the holidays with great expectations for family, friends and time to enjoy the seasons. The holidays often mean great food, much needed time off from work and the opportunity to reconnect with loved ones. While the holidays can be a joyous time, for many, they…
What is Trees for Troops? Trees for Troops, a program of the Christmas Spirit Foundation, provides free, farm-grown Christmas Trees to United States armed forces members in all branches of the military and their families, through donations, sponsorships, grants and the work of many volunteers. Last holiday season, 16,599 trees were delivered to more 70 military…
Amazon is honoring all those who have served in the U.S. Military in a big way November 6-11. (This post probably contains affiliate links. Our full disclosure policy is really boring, but you can find it here.) Starting today you can save $40 off a year membership to Amazon Prime! Amazon is offering a Veterans Day…
8 Things Not To Buy At Disney World to Save You Money A trip to Disney World is often a once in a lifetime experience for many families. Thankfully there are discounts available to military families for accommodations and tickets. Another great way to save money at Disney is to plan ahead to reduce your…
Dear Superintendent, I’m a parent of a new student in your district and wanted to take just a moment of your time to introduce my student and myself, as well as to draw your attention to the calendar of events in the local schools. My family is new to your district this year because we…
This floor road map activity is perfect for kids who love vehicles! Having a cheap, indoor toddler activity that can entertain your child independently for an extended period of time is vital. For the child that loves to play with cars, the floor road map activity is the perfect play plan to have on hand.
As a military spouse I’ve had many jobs in my life that cover a wide range of fields: from technology to teaching and academic advising to animal welfare. In every job I have served, none have been quite as demanding as my days spent as a stay at home mom of two boys…under two! I transitioned from a career mom to being…
No matter what the weather, we have always liked to get out of the house everyday. When my kids were little, going for a stroll was one of our favorite things to do. A toddler strolling activity that allows your little one to be a nature explorer is perfect for when you need some fresh air!
Creating a toddler sorting activity One of my favorite phases of toddlerhood was when my boys enjoyed grouping and sorting things. I still remember my oldest son getting so annoyed when I would intentionally put a ball in his car storage bin. I wanted to capitalize on this natural desire for order in a play activity that would…
We use a large quantity of paper towels in our home so we frequently have an abundance of cardboard tubes. When paired with just a few materials from around the house, these tubes are a great tool for planned play cardboard tube toddler activity!
There is so much learning that comes with play during the toddler years. One of our favorite cheap and simple toddler play plans at home was bowling using items from the recycle bin. This bowling activity is perfect for babies and toddlers who love to knock things down!
We love to play with bubbles. They are so much fun for babies and can rapidly change a toddler’s mood. (Unless of course you allow the toddler to hold the bubble solution and they spill the bubbles or you spill the bubbles. Voice of experience: do not spill the bubbles.) Bubbles are great for spontaneous playtime, but…
Are you ready to cut your cable bill and save money? I have yet to meet a ridiculously wealthy military family, but I have met countless military families living on a budget. Whether you are working to reduce debt or just wanting to have more of your money for things you love to do, one…
This week I took my oldest son shopping for school. It was an exciting evening for him as this is his first time buying school supplies.
Celebrate with Mickey Mouse for the Best Birthday Trying to decide a theme for your preschooler’s birthday party can be a challenge. Their interests are constantly changing. A great idea is to pick a classic theme they will love: Mickey Mouse! Choosing to celebrate with Mickey Mouse makes for one of the best birthdays!
Daily my kids would get started making their beds as asked, but soon into the process feel defeated. (This task is quite the challenge when you consider they are like a T-Rex with tiny arms that can’t reach across the bed.) Soon I would hear “Mom! I need help making my bed!” They wanted to feel the accomplishment of completing the task each morning, so I knew there had to be a better way.
Celebrating Memorial day is more than just BBQs and time with family and friends. Here are six great ways to honor fallen warriors on this holiday.
It has officially been thirteen years since our wedding day. Life has brought so many changes over the years, but one thing remains the same. Each year on our anniversary, I put on my wedding dress.
can you be a military spouse and have a horse? Yes! Being a military family with horses is not out of the question. You just have to know how to PCS with a horse to make it happen!