Category: Family Fun
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KIDS AND CHORES! Why children need household responsibility.
Raising children is a colossal responsibility. It’s our duty to teach them (or see that they learn) everything they need to understand to be fully functioning adults. We aren’t trying to raise stunted humans. Now, I completely understand when people say it’s hard work teaching kids how to do household tasks. It takes so much…
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Simple ways to make your child’s birthday extra special
Having a child’s birthday is such a bittersweet moment for parents. We reminisce about all the memories we’ve made together and think about how quickly our little ones are growing. The years are fleeting. So how can we harness these special occasions and really make the big days feel extra special? There are a plethora…
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How to throw a fun birthday party on a FRUGAL budget
Kids’ birthday parties have gotten out of control these days. For that matter, ALL birthday parties have gotten out of control. And I’m not a fun-hater. On the contrary, I love to party! We throw mighty parties and never end the night feeling like we wasted a ton of money. Here are our best frugal tips…
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How to give a thoughtful gift to anyone
This guide on how to give a thoughtful gift to anyone will give you the tools to find the perfect gift for anyone on your list! During the holiday season, or even birthdays, we will need to find meaningful gifts for people we adore. Even if gift giving isn’t one of your love languages, you…
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Helping children bond with a new baby (tips to adjust)
If you’re trying to help your children adjust and bond with a new baby, then we have a few tips! We’ve had four babies in 9 years and have had great bonding experiences for our children. While it’s been a beautiful journey, there have been a few bumps in the road as well. Older siblings…
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How to start new meaningful family traditions
How do we start new family traditions? Let’s talk about how to start new meaningful family traditions today. It doesn’t have to look like what we might first imagine when we hear the term “family tradition”. I hope to open your mind to a whole new world of possibilities. Family traditions can be anything that…
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9 Easy ways to make mealtime more enjoyable with young kids
These 9 easy ways to make mealtime more enjoyable with young kids is coming from a mom who has dealt with plenty of picky eaters, and unappreciative family members. There are plenty of things we have tried that simply did not help. Even if we weren’t serving “different meals” we were still met with a…