Whoever said life gets easier with older kids was wrong. It gets better, richer, and more amazing as you get to know your kids and the young adults they become. But, it doesn’t get “easier”, at least not in terms of time constraints and responsibilities. Sure, I no longer change diapers or prepare every bite…
Fall is here. Halloween and Thanksgiving are just around the corner. Enjoy some fun fall activities for kids before autumn slips into winter! Whether you craft a fall bucket list with the family or simply become more intentional about family time, now is the perfect time to plan some fun and easy fall activities with…
With the arrival of October, it’s the perfect time to plan some Halloween treats as well as family fun activities to celebrate fall. Enjoying movie snacks during a family movie night is the best thing, making this round-up of Halloween movie night snacks top of the list. Stir up a bowl of Halloween Snack Mix…
As a mom, your life is full. There are so many things to keep track of during the day: kids, home, school, work, that sometimes meal prep gets the short end of the stick. Reduce your stress by making a list of easy Last Minute Dinner Ideas that will save the day — and your…
Make it a great vacation spending time with your family and enjoying great road trip meals that won’t break the bank. You don’t need to pay the high price of restaurants and convenience foods when you plan to save on road trip foods. Consider these easy food ideas from road trip breakfast ideas to healthy…
Tired of giving gifts that become clutter six months later? Yeah, me, too. I’m on a mission to have clutter-free stocking stuffers for Christmas. Stocking stuffers are one of the highlights of our Christmas morning. We open stockings first. They are the start of the day’s fun, if you will. A few summers ago when…
This is a great time of year for random acts of kindness. No one will think you’re all that weird or random. Plus, it’s fun to bless others. Christmas will be here before you know it, and I bet you’ve got great plans, don’t you? This is my 18th Christmas as a mother and I…
Adding another new baby to your family? Pick up a few tips on how to make the transition easier from new Life as MOM contributor Deanna. All photos: Deanna Adding a new baby to your family is a bit like adding a ball of fire to your juggling routine. The norm is thrown off balance,…