Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Birthday parties for our kids are a lot of work, which is something that often takes new parents by surprise. It’s no wonder either. The chaos of kids running around screaming misrepresents the reality that a children's birthday party is closer to a formal event concerning planning than a casual get together. The whole process can feel overwhelming, but watching our kids have fun with their friends is worth it. The trick for parents is not getting too frazzled. Plan it With Your Child While not exactly a checklist item, it is ultimately their party. Make sure it’s something they want to be part of, even if it’s based on that cartoon character or movie you’ve grown to loathe. This includes making sure any potential venue is available for the date, and that there aren't any other significant events that would cause a scheduling conflict. Getting your child’s input will let them know that their opinions and views are valued, and having them … [Read more...]
5 Tips To Get Your Kids To Eat Their Veggies
Most of us know the struggle of getting the little ones in our lives to eat their veggies... They always seem to be able to pick them out and push them around their plates. However, with these five tricks, we can try getting those nutrients into them without them even knowing! 5 Tips To Get Your Kids To Eat Their Veggies 1 - Magic Morning Mug Smoothies Find an opaque mug with a lid and a straw that you can fill up in the mornings for your littles... You can put any veggies you’d like into the smoothies with enough fruit to mask the flavor, while the mug hides the color! Just tell them it’s a magical drink that will keep pirates (or any other quirky childhood fear) away. 2 - Sharpen those knife skills Making a stir fry? Dice those veggies up teeny tiny and mix them into some rice for “confetti rice”! You can also use your blender to make them easy to mix into gravy or make into a sauce or soup! 3 - Make it a game Make a daily chart with rainbow colors for each day and give … [Read more...]
7 Ways To Save Money On Groceries
Groceries can be one of the biggest expenses in a family. The good new is that it is a vey flexible one. You can save a lot of money on groceries simply by implementing a few easy strategies. 7 Ways To Save Money On Groceries 1 - Bulk Sharing. If you’ve got a big family, or a close friend, it’s a big help to share bulk store memberships! Just go shopping together with one card, and split the cost on things you need! You’ll both benefit from less frequent purchasing needs at half the cost! 2 - Sign Up. Sign up for email lists from your favorite brands! Many times, brands will send you coupons and special offers you won’t find in stores! Take advantage of saving money on groceries with just a few taps of your keyboard! Filling out store receipt surveys doesn’t hurt, either! 3 - Coupons. Yes, we’ve all heard of coupon clipping... However, to really get full money saving benefits, clip your coupons AND plan your meals around what’s on sale that week! There are tons of apps and … [Read more...]
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