Does anyone have a kid who goes to a school where there are bake sales as a fundraiser? Cue every mom in America tossing their hands up! After years of bake sale guilt where I spent hours trying to perfect cookie recipes to send to school, I finally had an epiphany: You can charge way more for your baked goods if they have a "gourmet" element to them. That can come in the form of ingredients - or better yet - packaging! How you package up your bake sale goods goes a long way to getting the most for your organization. Plus, learning how to wrap cookies differently can Keep Reading
The Ultimate List of Slime Gift Ideas for Kids Who Love Making a Mess!
Looking for the perfect gift for a slime-obsessed kiddo? Look no further! These slime gift ideas are sure to please practically any child. Ah, slime. The very word sends shivers down some parent's backs. But, love it or hate it...chances are your kid is a fan! Rather than fight slime, just embrace it as a fun, and even educational way to play. These new slime toys can keep your child occupied for hours, which is always a win in my book! 7 Slime Gift Ideas for Every Kid I've got 3 pro-slime kids myself, so I did some digging to find a great gift or two that would make their Keep Reading
30+ Flat Gifts That Are Easy To Mail
Giving gifts can be hard when a friend or family member lives far away. Sure, gift cards are always an option, but sometimes you just want to send something special. Sending packages can be kind of a pain because you have to get a box, make sure to package it right, and then pay to send it. Wouldn’t it be nice to send something easily through the mail that won’t take a lot of time and money? Flat Gifts to Mail I don’t know about you but I love to receive snail mail in my mailbox, as long as it’s not a bill. As it becomes more of a rare thing, it Keep Reading
Big Sister Gift Ideas from New Baby
When you have a new baby on the way, there's nothing sweeter than telling their older sibling about it. When my oldest daughter was two and a half years old. My second baby was born, another little girl. She was so excited to have a little sister, and we talked about her all the time before she arrived. You as a parent know it is going to be a big change, but I knew that she would embrace her new role as an older sibling because she completely understood what was happening. She doesn't remember a time when her little sister wasn't there. So, looking back now, she Keep Reading
21 Newborn Must Haves You Can’t Forget to Register For in 2021
If you are wondering “What do I need for a newborn?” then you are in the right place! Having a newborn baby is stressful enough without having to worry about what to buy in preparation for his or her arrival. When I was about to have my first baby, I was SO CONFUSED about what was truly a baby necessity and what I should bother putting on my registry. It was so tough being a first time mom and the first of my close circle of friends to get pregnant! I really didn't know where to get advice. I wish an experienced mom would have taken me by the hand and walked me Keep Reading
15 Best Lego Gift Ideas for the Lego Lover in Your Life
Christmas is coming, and in this house that means one thing. Everything remotely Lego-related in the catalogs get big huge circles as not-so-subtle hints as to what will be on my kids' Christmas lists. In fact, Legos are on of my favorite gift ideas for kids ages 7-10! In reality, they have no idea that I am thrilled that they love Legos! Best Lego Gift Ideas for Kids In my opinion, Legos are the best gift idea for elementary boys and girls for any holiday, whether it's Christmas or their birthday! Plus, if you ask my son, Legos are "totally cool" Keep Reading
37+ Low Cost Gift Ideas When Money is Running Low
Everyone loves to get presents. However, don't make the mistake of thinking that when it comes to gifts, the more you spend the better! These low cost gift ideas are perfect for any season. If you're low on money, here are some simple, affordable gift ideas that can brighten someone's day without breaking open your bank account. Remember, it's the thought that counts. And these inexpensive presents will let the recipient know you are thinking of them. I broke up this list into sections based on budget. If you are wondering what are some cheap gifts? Then this is the Keep Reading
21+ Perfect Gifts for Kids That Cost Less Than $10
Are you looking for the best gifts to give your kids this year that don't blow your budget? I have got you covered with these gifts for kids under $10! There's no need to break the bank to treat your little one — whether it's for your own child, grandbaby, niece, or nephew — these cheap gifts will provide hours of entertainment without crushing your budget. These are some of the cutest, most thoughtful, and even practical gifts that moms and kids alike will love. $5, $7, or even $10 is plenty enough to spend per child. 21 + Perfect Gifts for Kids That Cost Keep Reading
Best Baby Proofing Must Haves
Every new parent wonders “How do I keep my baby safe?” I know I did as a new mom! If you are wondering what the best things to buy to make your house safer for baby, then you right where you need to be! Having a baby is stressful, and being bombarded with a plethora of different baby proofing must-haves is beyond overwhelming for any new parent. When I was about to have my first baby, I wished I had an experienced mom to lead me by the hand and show me how to baby proof my house. Now, as an experienced mom of 3, I can tell you off the top of my heads what baby Keep Reading
Free Printable Bible Verse Coloring Pages {Pretty Flower Design!}
Today I have something extra special to share with you! It's a continuation of my series of Bursting Blossoms coloring pages. This time with Bible verses! I loved my original one with my favorite Bible verse, Ephesians 2:8 on it that I just had to make more! I did 4 more Bible verse coloring pages so far, and here are the first two. I will share the others first chance I get and make sure to link back here so you can grab those if you'd like as well! These coloring sheets are perfect or adults and children alike, and I think they'd be especially great as a Sunday school coloring Keep Reading
What You Can Do to Make Your Shower Smell Good {& Always Stay Clean!}
One thing I vowed when we built our home a few years ago was that I'd do my very best to always keep the bad smells away from important places. :) I have mostly lived in very old homes in my life, so I am familiar with that old musty smell + unpleasant lingering bathroom odors. I've often asked myself, "Why does it smell bad?" I have always wondered if I started from scratch in a brand new home if I could potentially keep the freshness going if I tried really hard. So this new home (we built 3 years ago) is my chance! I Wasn't Sure How to Keep It Clean at Keep Reading
13 Best Meal Train Ideas for Families {& How to Easily Set One Up!}
When a friend is in crisis, sometimes the best thing you can do for them is create a meal train. Meals are often the last thing on someone's mind when they are dealing with a difficult time or major life event from the death of a family member to recovery from surgery or cancer treatments like chemo or radiation. Sometimes a meal train is a good idea for someone who is going through a joyous, but time-consuming situation.....like when new parents bring home a newborn baby, a couple is fostering a child, or someone is adopting their first child! Bringing someone a homemade meal can Keep Reading
Simple 30 Day of Gratitude Challenge for More Thankful, Appreciative Kids
Every day I try my best to instill gratitude in my children. I'm not a perfect mom by any means, but I try my best. Something I've started doing recently to teach thankfulness to my kids (especially my youngest, who is in Kindergarten) is talk to them about how wonderful it is to say THANK YOU to others. The simple act of going up to someone and saying thank you makes a huge difference to a young child. Not only do they get to experience someone smiling at them for something they did, it also teaches them good manners! A total bonus! How to Raise an Appreciative Child I Keep Reading
Free Printable Father’s Day Questionnaire for Kids
My girls love to write notes to their daddy. I usually have them make handmade cards for Father's Day because I just love seeing their original artwork. But this Father's Day I thought it would be super cute to have them both fill out a questionnaire that we could send with Daddy to work to show off to his co-workers! Their answers are always so precious, like "My Daddy is 13 years old" and "His favorite thing to do is give me presents." :) If you would like to have your kids fill one out as well, feel free to grab my printable below. If you don't have color ink, Keep Reading
The Best Smelling Essential Oil Diffuser Blend for Your Living Room!
I have been hunting FOREVER – like literally 20 million years – for a good scent diffuser for my home. When I was a little girl, we didn’t have anything good smelling in our house. My family was as frugal as frugal comes, and essential oil diffusers were not high on top of the list of things to buy. I would go to friends’ homes and marvel at these wonderful smelling devices that released fragrance in the air. 😊 I vowed that I would one day make my home smell amazing despite how unpractical it was to spend hard-earned money on this luxury. Hehe. **Don’t tell Keep Reading
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