Christmas is a few short weeks away! What’s your Christmas budget? My Christmas budget is $0. That’s right: ZERO DOLLARS. [Affiliate links in this post are for your convenience and offer free 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime. Get a free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime!] I’m not a Grinchy Scrooge! We actually spend far more […]
When Should Kids Wash Their Hands? 10 Handwashing Tips for Kids in the Kitchen!
Updated 4/13/20 It’s no secret I’m a germophobe. That doesn’t mean I bathe my kids in sanitizer, it means I have a healthy respect for germs and I know which ones are important to keep out of my kids’ mouths! I’m hyper-vigilant about handwashing because I worked in restaurants with strict food handling and food […]
The One Phrase 100% Guaranteed To Cure Boredom In Any Child Instantly And For All Time
Summer is here: You want a way to cure boredom. Maybe yours, but probably your kids’. I am here to tell you that you don’t need a summer bucket list, painted mason jars stuffed with slips of paper with fun activities printed on them, a change of venue, or a Wheel O’ Fun. You need […]
The Summer Vacation Chore Plan: Get More Done and Have More Fun!
Set the tone for your kids’ summer vacation before it starts: Make a Summer Vacation Chore Plan! Your house should never be cleaner than when the kids aren’t in school. It may seem like a “nice mom” move to let them slouch around the house once the stress of the school year is over, but you’re […]