I like to keep snacks on hand to occasionally indulge my cravings and to be able to serve guests who may stop by. When I think of snack ideas for adults, I think of foods that combine nutrition and taste for simple yet elegant snacking that you can feel good about. I always enjoy finding […]
Why Filter Water and 5 Types Of Water Filters
Do you filter your water? I do! Why filter water? First let me say that I try to never buy bottled water because I don’t want to contribute any unnecessary plastic waste to the environment and because I prefer to limit my exposure to plastic. Additionally, I like knowing that my water is pure and […]
Are Milk Cartons Recyclable?
More and more people are taking part in recycling but many people still have questions about what they can recycle. One of the most common questions is, “Are milk cartons recyclable?” The short answer is, “Yes!” Even more exciting? All food and beverage shelf-stable cartons are recyclable! That means that even those little juice cartons […]
About Emotional Development in Children
Knowing what emotion we are experiencing and why we are experiencing it is not a given. As an adult, it can be easy to forget that. As a parent, we often run into sharp reminders of this with toddlers who can seem so unreasonable. A child’s tantrums or outbursts generally happen when they don’t manage […]
Quick Good Parenting Skills Quiz To Keep You On Track
Being a parent can be hard work- it is so rewarding but sometimes very challenging! You worry about all the things you’re doing wrong and rarely notice the things you’re doing right. Developing good parenting skills isn’t hard and most of they time they come easily right from your heart. Loving your child and acting […]
How To Foster Independence In Children
Yes, like the Fourth of July we can break out the fireworks and celebrate independence when our child learns simple tasks. That in turn takes those tasks off our “to do” list! Often times we may miss this celebration because we fail to see that small growing pains now, mean bigger mommy free time rewards […]
FLOR Carpet Tiles Review & My Toy Room Makeover
Kids spend a lot of time on the floor playing with toys, playing board games, and just playing around! That is why I wanted to find a soft area rug for them to play on. Well, that is part of the reason. My other motivation is that area rugs do so much to soften a […]