Archive for the ‘Moms Advice’ Category
Creative Recycling For Creative Kids at Home
My oldest son is a creative mastermind, always coming up with some complicated idea or story. He also has a passion for drawing and creating the most amazing objects. Nothing is off limits for him, a simple cardboard box can be a spaceship, a speedboat, and a submarine all in a single afternoon. I know that my son is not alone in this… many, many children have overactive and wild imaginations. I think as parents our biggest challenge is to find unique ways to foster their creativity and keep them grounded at the same time.
Weekly Meal Planning - Save Time and Energy
Many a mother, myself included, have experienced what I like to call the dinner time panic. This is that phenomenon when you realize that dinner should be served in about an hour and you not only have no idea what you are going to make… you do not even know what you have in your kitchen cabinets to make. After many years battling the dinner time panic myself, I finally came up with the perfect solution for me.
Learning to Master the Art of Multi-Tasking
Mothers everywhere know that with every child you have… you should be given either an extra arm or a built in assistant. Since this is genetically and financially impossible we as mothers must master the age old art of multi-tasking. Learning to be able to do several things all at one time. Today I want to share with you some easy ways that you can learn to multi-task with the best of them.
Toddlers and Table Manners… The Great Battle
Anyone who has ever had a toddler can sympathize with the many parents, myself included, struggling to teach table manners. As I have told you before, I have three children… all of whom still, to this day struggle with manners. I recently tried something new at mealtimes and I am going to share it with you in hopes that it may help make your next meal a little less like a zoo.
