Mom Hacks, Tips & Tricks

"I am not going to make it ALL summer with my kids home." "I count down the days until they return to school." I hear it ALL. THE. TIME. I am so sure that many of you can relate. It is overwhelming to have your kiddos, with such short attention spans, and such loud voices, home all summer. I am here to give you all the early childhood educator tips that will make your summer a little less chaotic and a little more enjoyable. My favorite advice to ever give is: FIND A ROUTINE. I know, easier said than done...BUT...it can be done! Start with the little things, meals at the same time each day. This adjust your child's mind and body to meet your...

So, I actually don't think of this as a to-do list. I think of it as a “remember the big picture” list. I have a bad habit of staying in love with my calendar and relishing in checking off tasks. If this sounds familiar, read on. This list helps me remember the big picture of being a mom, a daughter, a friend, and a professional. I encourage you to make something like it of your own! Reach Out to a Prominent Contact A lot of people do this in a very unnatural way. They reach out to someone occasionally so they do not come out of the blue when they need a reference in the future. I only do this...

I am always looking for ways that our family can connect and intentionally grow closer to each other. I want our kiddos to have the opportunity to process life with us and also to hear from mom and dad in an age-appropriate way about what is going on in our lives. At 6, 3.5, and 1, I can’t say my kids have the best table manners, but I do feel like our mealtimes are a way we check-in and share. I first experienced a family sharing the highs and lows of their day at dinner with a family I spent time with in college. As they were eating, even with guests present, the dad asked everyone to share their...

We've all had a rough year. Some of us more than others, but it's safe to say we're all looking for a little luxury in the mundane. I'm here to tell you I've found it and it's all under $10 on Amazon! I will not insult you by calling this self-care, unless you purchase all these and check into a hotel for a weekend alone. However, it adds a level of luxury to things you're likely already doing. Taking mundane tasks and elevating them to queen. Shampoo Scalp Massager - if I'm being honest, this gal inspired this whole post. This was an impulse buy, but for $6 I was okay if it turned out to be a flop....

Okay, we're gonna get real here. The Tooth Fairy, like all other childhood magic, is in your hands. You get to set the parameters and all the rules! In our house Santa Steak is a Christmas Eve must, we love the Elf but she isn't behavior-based, oh and we have a Spider Bunny that makes an occasional appearance for Easter. All that to say, buckle up, because what you choose to do for that first tooth goes in the history books. You're in charge of setting the stage. Are you going to glitter dollar bills for 8 years (or more if you have more than one kid), are you paying $5 per tooth (done that math?), are you reaching under...