So with Valentine’s around the corner, I was thinking of what DIY gift I might make for my children’s teachers. I came up with Chocolate Dipped heart shaped Rice Krispie treats. Because, how can you go wrong with that? I whipped up a batch to test out the idea and then we ate them all- […]
Homemade Toaster Strudels With Nutella
My family loves breakfast! And during the winter we crave a nice hot breakfast. We like doing homemade breakfasts but sometimes I sneak in a Pillsbury Toaster Strudel. They are just so yummy! The other day, I thought why not make my own homemade toaster strudels? So I gave it a try. Though my Nutella toaster strudel […]
How To Set Up A Babysitting Club For Free Child Care
One significant cost of entertainment is often the baby sitter. However, you don’t have to miss out on nights away from the kids when money is tight, if you form a baby sitting team with your friends or neighbors. You can take turns looking after each others children when one couple wants to go out, […]
Must-Read Daytime And Nighttime Potty Training Tips
Potty training can be a daunting task and often times parents find themselves frustrated with a stubborn toddler who simply refuses to participate. Here are 6 must-read tips potty training tips to help you and your toddler succeed without frustration. I also include a section with nighttime potty training tips. Potty training can be a […]
Chinese Five Spice Chicken Recipe
Today, Wanda Baker of Bakersbeans is sharing with us a delicious crockpot recipe for five spice chicken. Wanda is a mom, a baker and a blogger, among other things. Bakersbeans is where she shares all of her tried and true favorite recipes that she wants to pass on to her own family. I think you will […]
Exploring Nature With Children [Why And How]
I grew up primarily in the seventies and eighties when it was customary for children to come home from school and then run freely outdoors until the street lights came on. We were told to go outside and find something to do or we were given chores. We, of course, chose to find something to […]
Helpful Tips for Keeping Kids Safe From Pedophiles
Even talking about child molestation is an unpleasant subject for parents. But avoiding the topic won’t make it go away. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Children’s Bureau report, Child Maltreatment 2010, found that 9.2% of victimized children were sexually assaulted. Knowing how under-reported this crime is, I would presume that the actual figure […]