Raise your hand if you’ve ever had to run to the store late at night on February 13th to get Valentine’s Day cards or gifts for your kiddos school, no judgment, only to find empty shelves! Well, don’t feel bad! You are not alone! Parenting nowadays is harder than ever. There seems to be more to do and never enough time! We’ve come up with some simple hacks to help you ...
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The government sent the Advance Child Tax Credit payments in July of 2021 to eligible families. A qualified family has children under 18. So, if you qualified for the early payments, you should've received several monthly payments by now! The Child Tax Credit is usually a tax credit for individuals with qualifying dependents given when the individual's tax return is filed. The payments sent out this year are called "advanced payments" ...
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The best part of the holidays for me… without a doubt, is the big, fabulous meals that are decadent and delicious. But creating those big meals involves; the main course, holidays sides, and TONS of prep. Before kids, cooking holiday sides was challenging enough, with kids... that's a next-level challenge. See, as a mother of a VERY busy twin two-year-old, the thought of shopping with them at a crazed mall gives ...
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Doing acts of kindness with your kids is a fantastic way to spark an early love of giving back to others. No matter how big or small, any act of kindness can make a difference. When you choose to do acts of kindness together, it also becomes a wonderful way to bond as a family while also teaching your children from a young age about compassion for others. Did you know ...
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When it comes to your child's head… safety is the most important thing! But when you are helmet shopping for a baby or toddler, you have so many factors to consider; durability, fit, and use... That is why understanding what you are buying when you purchase kids' bike helmet is essential. Let's walk through these 3 basic things to consider when shopping for helmets this Holiday Season. Construction In-mold or Hardshell... What the ...
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For kids, the BEST part of Halloween is deciding what they want to be this year. They often go the entire year talking about what costume they want! They usually do not meet the expectations. Kids' imaginations are limitless and creative, but costumes stores can sometimes fall flat. Before you run off in a panic and empty your wallet at some costume store, consider what you have buried in the ...
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First comes love. Then comes marriage. Then comes the baby in the baby carriage… this little rhyme was embedded in my mind from a very young age. I literally grew up thinking this was how life was meant to be… then I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Pregnancy after breast cancer is such a touchy subject! For so many of us, we have been told that our bodies may be too damaged from ...
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We have a secret... It’s a bit of a dirty, little secret, in the sense that no one wants to talk about it. Shrouded in shame, embarrassment, and denial, keeping this secret can often do more harm than good. Remember how your parents used to say, “honesty is the best policy”? Well, in honor of Baby Safety Month, we’re going to be very honest, and tell you something no one ...
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Written by Fiorella Rollins Contributions by Jen Saxton, Founder & CEO, totsquad.com Your baby’s stroller is COVERED in germs and bacteria. Germs, mold, strep, and staph bacteria commonly lurk in baby gear. In fact, the website ASecureLife studied the amount and the types of germs on 10 household items in homes with young children. While you might think that phones or remotes were on the top of the list, you’d be surprised to learn ...
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The 4th of July is a time many of us gather outdoors for food and fun, but it can also produce avoidable waste. The good news is, there are many ways we can make the day more sustainable. Here are some easy tips for making your celebration more earth-friendly! Ditch the Plastic! Instead of buying single-use plastic plates, cups, and cutlery (which end up in landfills and take around 200 years to ...
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