Tips + Tricks

I often get asked where I got my nails done. And answering “I do them” is still fun to say. When asked how I get my nails to look so nice, I normally sum it up quickly, “I buy...

Birthday parties used to cause me all kinds of stress. Thanks to the world of Pinterest, I have created theme parties for both of my kids that took me months to plan and cost way more than a party...

You may often wonder how to manage your finances as a busy parent. I'm here to tell you that you CAN find those elusive minutes and can start the process even while waiting for the cookies to bake. As...

Along the lines of Apples to Apples or Cards Against Humanity, there’s an opportunity to make a DIY customizable game night for your family or group of friends. The gist of both games is having one card as a prompt...

Do you love to craft but need a new idea? Are you not very crafty but wish you could be? Do you need an activity that will be fun and entertaining and fully engage some 2-year-olds? How about some...

Easter can be rather chocolate-forward and rationing candy as dessert only goes so far. I’ve found a balance I’m happy with for my family between sweets and non-food treats. Here are some of the most successful non-sweet Easter treats. Stuffed...

How not to catch a leprechaun, as written by a 2-year-old and 4-year-old (rather, let's say by dictation because neither can write yet).   Do NOT try to lure him in with plastic dinosaurs, though those are enticing. Leprechauns are...

Every year, our family has a crazy competition “season.” "Season" might not be the best word considering both of my children chose activities that are year-round. From the end of September until around the first week of August, we...

As someone who orders takeout (maybe too) often, I sometimes encounter an all-too-familiar problem. I get home with and... it’s wrong. Here are some ways I deal with the issue and varying degrees of success. Call the Number on the...

Snow is falling and it’s dark a little after 5 p.m. these days. During these cold and dark months, it can be hard to get outside, which means lots of inside time for your little kids and trying to...

With the price of everything skyrocketing, it makes sports and other activities, like dance, super hard to afford. Add in the cost of competitions, costumes, team suits/warm-ups, and eating out three times a day each weekend you have a...

Here it comes, the dry, cold, and boring month of January; cue the January Blues. Unless you have a birthday in January, what is there to look forward to? The yucky white film on the side of your car?...

Looking to involve my children in the giving season, I’m brainstorming ways to be impactful on a budget. Here are a few low/no-cost ways to make a difference with your kids' help. Don’t pay for the next person.  A popular way...

With the cost (and sometimes actual value) of advent calendars, DIY can be the most appealing choice. Here are some ideas to personalize for your family or even each kid. Building Sets With low age to high complexity, building sets are...