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7 Tips to Help You Begin Toddler Chores Successfully

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This article first appeared on Self Sufficient Kids in March 2019. Toddler chores are a great way to introduce kids to chores and begin to raise natural helpers. Below are seven tips to get you started and be successful.  “I need to sweep. Where’s the broom?” my daughter asked as she came downstairs.  My first reaction was one of shock. “Excuse me?” I blurted out, still … [Read more...]

Five Meditation Ideas for Moms

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I tried countless times to do meditation. I tried Oprah's meditations, but clocking in at 20 minutes or so, if I did it during the day, I was inevitably interrupted by one of the kids. At night, I’d fall asleep. So what about before the kids woke up? Ha! With my youngest regularly waking at 6am, if not earlier, that wasn’t about to happen. (Affiliate links included). But with the … [Read more...]

3 Life Lessons from Frozen 2

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Frozen 2 was all my daughter could talk about after we saw it. Now, weeks later, we’re well on our way to memorizing the songs, but you know what? I’m actually okay with that, because my whole family adored the movie, including the songs. Warning, spoilers ahead. (Affiliate links may be included). Little miss recently asked me, “Will you and daddy leave forever?”  “What do you mean … [Read more...]

Gift Guide: Encourage Creativity and Imagination with these Gifts for Kids

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"Look mom!" my two-year-old declared. "Paw patrol tower!" He pointed to his latest creation: a very tall stack of duplos, complete with what he said was a "slide" at the top. It was not, in fact, a slide, but more Duplos. (Affiliate links included). His creativity astounded me and almost convinced me that he didn't need a Paw Patrol tower for Christmas (but his obsession has been so long … [Read more...]

Holiday Gift Guide: Gift Ideas for Mom

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After I became a mom — or maybe it’s just a part of “growing up” — when someone asked me what I wanted for my birthday or the holidays, I had a standard gift list. I typically asked for things I tended to need, like clothes, socks, underwear -- and last year even curtains -- rather than things I wanted. If you’re looking for something a bit more, shall we say, creative and thoughtful when … [Read more...]

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