Adult coloring pages are all the rage these days, and for good reason! Moms everywhere are learning how simple it is to relax when you are so focused on coloring these highly detailed and complex images. The images take all of your concentration, so you truly get to relax while coloring! Flower Coloring Pages for Adults When we're using these coloring pages to relax and distract ourselves from our hectic lifestyle, we better have something really pretty to focus on, right? These floral adult coloring pages are complicated enough to require our advanced Keep Reading
Trix Treats – Colorful Treats Perfect for Bake Sales & Birthday Parties
Oh, do I have something special for you! I know how much you all love our Pumpkin Spiced Rice Krispie Treats, so I wanted to bring you another fun twist on the classic breakfast cereal squares with these TRIX TREATS! Aren't these Trix treats just so colorful and fun? Super easy, super cute, and they taste great, too. My kids love these Trix Treats, and they are always a hit at class parties and birthday parties! I think they'd even be a big hit at a summer bake sale. This is one of those super-obvious treats that I couldn't believe I hadn't tried before, but I am glad Keep Reading
The Simple Rule to Make That Will Make You Look Forward to Doing Laundry
The other week I wrote about how I'm trying my best to figure out better laundry systems around this place. I finally figured out a way to consolidate some of my laundry tasks, and I wrote about that here: The 3 Basket Laundry System That Saved My Sanity Now that I have that process under control, I feel like I could make even more improvements. You see, I HATE DOING LAUNDRY. It's second only to unloading the dishwasher. I really don't like doing that. :) So for the past two weeks I've been trying to figure out how I can basically have a better attitude about doing laundry, so I thought Keep Reading
3 Easy Ways to Boost Immunity
With two children in our house, we fight the good fight every winter to keep our immune systems healthy. It's so easy for those little stinkers to sneak in germs from playdates, bounce houses, and school! I like to be on top of things to keep us as healthy as possible so we can fight the bugs that come our way. Keeping our family functioning starts with keeping myself in top shape so I can take care of anyone else who ends up getting sick! Today I'm partnering with Zicam® to tell you all about how I'm adding Zicam® Total Immune products to my arsenal to keep our family Keep Reading
When the kids ask what’s for dinner….
When the kids ask what's for dinner, my answer is always the same..... Share this Image On Your Site: <p><strong>Please include attribution to https://www.whatmommydoes.com/ with this graphic.</strong></p><br /><br /><br /><br /> <p><a href='https://www.whatmommydoes.com/when-the-kids-ask-whats-for-dinner/'><img src='https://www.whatmommydoes.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/menu-choices-take-it-or-leave-it.jpg' alt='Menu Choices' width='600' height='600' border='0' /></a></p><br /><br /><br Keep Reading
The Stomach Bug Survival Guide – 6-Point Tactical Plan for Moms
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nauzene Kids for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Ever since my kids were tiny, I have been concerned with giving them remedies that are natural. It was almost out of necessity at first because I noticed most children’s medicines aren’t recommended for children under 6. Six years is a long time to wait to treat a child for something when you are sure there must be a remedy out there! I was excited when Nauzene® Kids contacted me because I have been looking for a gentle, homeopathic product like theirs for quite some time! Nauzene® Kids Keep Reading
How to Connect Your Children with Family Over Long Distances
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of HomeTeam for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you have extended family that lives away? Or does your husband travel out of town? I fall into both of those categories. My kids and I are often too far away from loved ones to just pop on over to say hi. If we want my kids to see their grandparents, we have to plan an official trip to visit them, invite them down from Virginia to our home in North Carolina, or we have to take a trip together. I’m all the time getting jealous of my friends who have parents in town to help them with Keep Reading
Baby Changing Stations: First Time Mom vs. Mom of 2 or More Children
I had it all with #1 - the perfectly set up changing pad on top of a lovely changing table we situated just right in her nursery. I had baby powder and creams within arm's reach, a Diaper Genie and trash can at arm's length. It was ideal, until we added baby #2 and baby #3 to the mix. And then things got crazy.....am I right?! More from WhatMommyDoes Keep Reading
What Moms Need – 1st Baby vs. 2nd Baby vs. 3rd Baby
People ask me all the time what it's like to have three kids...this pretty much says it all! Thanks to Member's Mark Comfort Care diapers for sponsoring this hilarious infographic already shared nearly 1,000 times by moms like you! Member's Mark Comfort Care diapers are exclusively available at Sam's Club. You may have used brand-name diapers you likely used with baby #1, and these are the next stepping stone! Member's Mark Comfort Care diapers are incredibly soft and have a gentle hypoallergenic liner. They're also perfume and natural rubber latex free so Keep Reading
25 Must-Have Baby Items & Why You Need Them
This is a guest post by Tracey Clayton. Let's welcome Tracey to the blog! She did a great job on this post. :) The arrival of a child to the family, especially the first, involves having to buy all the items that the baby needs during the first months and years of life. There definitely are a few must haves that would ensure a child’s health and comfort. It’s best to prepare everything before the baby is born and avoid more panic and rush than necessary. 25 Must-Have Baby Items & Why You Need Them #1 Crib & Mattress Crib or a cradle should be made of wood, strong and Keep Reading
Baby Milestones Guide
When my oldest was born, my pediatrician gave us this handy Baby Milestones magnet. I kept that magnet on our fridge throughout our oldest's first few years, then let it stay up there when my second daughter came along 2.5 years later, and left it up there yet again after my little boy arrived. We just took it down because our youngest just surpassed the last milestone on this chart (and we're done having kids). It's kind of bittersweet, you know? So I was excited to see a similar chart shared by Family Cord. Feel free to pin or otherwise share this infographic with all the new mommas in Keep Reading
New Baby Tax Deductions, Credits & Exemptions – Tax Info for Parents
Welcoming a new baby to the family is a joyous occasion. It’s a year full of celebration, milestones, and firsts. My husband I used to joke that the kids were totally worth it for the tax deductions they got us. Just kidding….we probably woulda had them anyway. :) And yes, we 100% put our first born child in this tax deduction onesie! As a tax accountant, it was my solemn sworn duty! The New Baby Tax Deduction Scramble Jokes aside, newborn babies do come with tax implications. If you have a January through spring baby, you have a little bit of time to research new baby tax Keep Reading
Best Parenting Book About Discipline
I was just on a much-needed vacation this weekend with some old friends who are running into discipline problems with their two year olds. They asked me what they should do - as a mom of three, they figured I had a few tricks up my sleeve. As it turns out, I have a simple solution for every single parent who faces a defiant child (so basically anyone who has a 2-year-old!) It's a parenting book about discipline written by Dr. James Dobson. Why This is the Best Parenting Book About Discipline Ever Written This book was recommended to me about 4 years ago by a dear church friend who saw Keep Reading
Free Trials & Subscriptions for Moms
Moms work HARD. And I think sometimes we deserve a little something in return (other than love from our children, of course!) :) I have rounded up some of the best free trials and free subscriptions I can find and listed them below. I will update this list as often as possible with great deals, so be sure to check back every so often! Free Online Photography Classes If you have a nice camera and dont' know how to use it, then this is the class for you. Equivalent classes in my area cost between $45-75 per session, so FREE sounds just about perfect to me. :) The class is offered by Keep Reading
Things a Mother Never Forgets…
Today I felt compelled to write about something special. It's a little bit of encouragement for all the tired, weary moms out there in the trenches who need a little boost on a tough day. This is called Things a Mother Never Forgets. Save these pictures, share them on your Facebook wall, use them however you'd like to jog your memory about what motherhood is really all about - our precious little ones. Thinking of all the reasons I love these little ones is about the ONLY way I get through my toughest mom days. I hope this encourages other moms as well. A Mother Never Forgets....Her Keep Reading
