How to Survive Exclusively Pumping (Even With Other Kids at Home) –A Complete Guide!
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How to Survive Exclusively Pumping (Even With Other Kids at Home) –A Complete Guide!

How to Survive Exclusively Pumping (Because You Can!) Very few people go into a pregnancy expecting to be an exclusive pumper (although some do), but exclusively pumping is exactly the situation I found myself in three times. I’m pregnant with my fourth and I have a feeling we’ll be going down this road yet again….

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt for Kids – Free Printables for Readers & Non-Readers
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Outdoor Scavenger Hunt for Kids – Free Printables for Readers & Non-Readers

It’s no secret around here that I love scavenger hunts for kids. During the winter, we find plenty of ways to do this indoors, but an outdoor scavenger hunt for kids? That’s where it’s at! Outdoor scavenger hunts for kids are great because you can get out in the fresh air. It’s such a fun…

5 Instant Pot Mistakes You Need to Avoid
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5 Instant Pot Mistakes You Need to Avoid

The Instant Pot is an amazing kitchen tool for anyone, but especially for busy parents trying to make dinner for a family. The benefits of being able to set your food in one pot (hello, fewer dirty dishes!) and then walk away really can’t be overstated. Whether you’re new to the Instant Pot or you’ve…

7 Awesome Non-Toy Gifts For Kids – That Still Give Your Child Something Fun to Open!
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7 Awesome Non-Toy Gifts For Kids – That Still Give Your Child Something Fun to Open!

As a parent, I love giving gifts to my kids. However, I also hate the constant clutter, wasting money, and spoiling. As such, I’ve found myself on the hunt for great non-toy gifts for kids, whether it be for Christmas, birthdays, or any other celebratory occasion. One challenge to this approach is that I still…

15 Easy & Fun Fall Activities for Kids and Families
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15 Easy & Fun Fall Activities for Kids and Families

Fall is a great time to get out and participate in fun seasonal activities for kids. After the sweltering hot days of summer, fall brings a breath of fresh air, both literally and figuratively. Here are 15 fun fall activities for kids and families to enjoy.   Take your kids apple-picking September is prime apple-picking…

Fall Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids – Free Printables
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Fall Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids – Free Printables

These fall scavenger hunt ideas for kids are just perfect for this time of year! My kids love scavenger hunts of any kind, so I try to incorporate the current season (fall) or upcoming holidays (in this case, Halloween) into our scavenger hunt activities. When September rolls around, we are always looking for fun fall…

The Best Lunchbox for Kindergarten and Early Elementary School (Hands Down!)
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The Best Lunchbox for Kindergarten and Early Elementary School (Hands Down!)

Finding the perfect lunchbox for kindergarten or early elementary school can be a challenge. Let me save you some time and recommend my all-time favorite lunchbox: the Yumbox. Whether you’re looking for a new lunchbox for kindergarten as part of your Back to School shopping or you’re looking to replace an existing lunchbox for an…

Summer Life Hacks for Exhausted Moms Looking To Do As Little As Possible
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Summer Life Hacks for Exhausted Moms Looking To Do As Little As Possible

Every mom needs some practical summer life hacks when the end of the school year draws near. After all, it’s every parent’s most loved-hated time: summer break! Summer break brings welcome relief from the daily grind of school. No more screaming like a banshee, “You’re going to miss the bus!” No more signing homework folders….

4 Reasons I’m Perfectly Fine With My Kids Being Bored
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4 Reasons I’m Perfectly Fine With My Kids Being Bored

Raising kids is a 24-7-365 commitment. Yes, the years pass quickly, but even still, when you add it all up, that’s A LOT of time. As a parent, it’s not my job to fill all of those hours with nonstop entertainment. Sometimes I’m perfectly fine with my kids being bored. In fact, I actually feel…

5 Summer Activities for Preschoolers and Toddlers That Are Easy AND Fun
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5 Summer Activities for Preschoolers and Toddlers That Are Easy AND Fun

Summer is a fantastic time of year. Still, it can be painful if you’re hearing the words, “I’m bored” spoken (whined) constantly during summer vacation. You can avoid that with these easy and fun summer activities for preschoolers and toddlers. (Early elementary-schoolers will enjoy them too!) I have three boys, ages two, four, and seven,…