This post brought to you Children's Mercy. All opinions are my own. Did you know that statistics show emergency room visits increase by more than 20 percent nationwide as temperatures rise and kids return to outside play? That is a crazy high jump, but it makes sense. Injuries requiring a visit to the emergency room are common because kids developing bones, which are very unique and different from adult bones, and they fall and get injuries. … [Read more...]
How Martial Arts Can Benefit Moms
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HOW MARTIAL ARTS CAN BENEFIT MOMS As a mom, having to chase around your children on a 24/7 hour basis already requires a lot of exercise. Being so hands on we rarely find time to look after ourselves. Getting our nails done or fitting in a workout session seems to be another chore. I was flicking through Instagram and saw all those fit mommies that use their babies to work out. They make it look so easy and it gave me a sense of motivation … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways to Encourage Kids to Reach Their Goals | Zootopia
This post brought to you by Disney's Zootopia. All opinions are my own. As a parent, you want your children to always know they can do anything they set their minds to. Our sponsor is reminding us once again that encouraging our kids’ dreams and goals is vital to their growth as an individual. What better way to encourage them than to enjoy a great family friendly movie together? 5 Easy Ways to Encourage Kids to Reach Their Goals With the … [Read more...]
No Churn Mint Chip Ice Cream Recipe
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No Churn Mint Chip Ice Cream Recipe Our family loves just about anything mint, and we don't need a special occasion to ask for it. BUT, with St. Patrick's Day just around the corner we thought a little mint ice cream might be a fun green treat. This is super simple to make and you do NOT need an ice cream churn. INGREDIENTS 2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream 14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips 1 tsp Mint … [Read more...]
Monday Morning Link Up | Giveaway Linky
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Monday Morning Link Up | Giveaway Linky Welcome to Monday Morning Link Up! This is a great way to spread the word about your giveaways and find a few to enter as well! The rules are simple: 1) Giveaways must be family friendly 2) Check out a few giveaways for yourself! (there is no obligation to enter any) … [Read more...]
Exploring Genealogy Strengthens Family Ties
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Exploring Genealogy Strengthens Family Ties Human history is broken down into the story of families. With the population growing throughout the centuries, everyone can slowly but surely trace themselves back to a smaller and smaller pool of people. Human families have only gotten bigger, otherwise they’re pretty much changeless. Learning the history of our own families through genealogy has picked up in popularity over the last decade or so. … [Read more...]
Tips for a kid-safe backyard play area
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The warmer weather is here, and with it comes children running outside to play. It’s time to prepare to transform your backyard into a spectacular summer playground. Location is very important. You need to establish a safe environment in a safe community. The house and lot packages in Epping North, for example offer good spaces for backyards as well as a thriving community where your kids can be part of. To keep your kids safe, simply … [Read more...]
Summer Sun Safety Tips | Neutrogena/MLS #GIVEAWAY | ends 6/3 | #ChooseSkinHealth
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Disclosure: This post was sponsored on behalf of Neutrogena via One2One Network. All opinions stated are my own. I can't believe I am saying this, I swear we just took down the Christmas tree... but summer is almost here! During summer we spend almost all of our time outside. We can often be found swimming, searching for shells at the beach, BBQing in the backyard or attending MLS games in our hometown. Summer for us means lots of fun in the … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Dress Up the Outside of the Home for Christmas
3 Ways to Dress Up the Outside of the Home for Christmas Christmas comes at the darkest time of the year, which has turned into a tradition of lighting homes brightly so Santa Claus doesn't miss a stop. Some home decorators take the opportunity to go all out and create lighting displays that dazzle the entire neighborhood, while others take a more simple approach. It's easier than ever to create scenes and light up the house with LED lights that … [Read more...]
Traveling With Young Kids | Homemade Activity Book Idea
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Traveling With Young Kids | Homemade Activity Book Idea During one of our family road trips, my oldest daughter and I tossed around ideas to keep Emma (5 1/2 at the time) and Ethan (4 at the time) entertained for nearly 5 hours in the car (each way). Kaytlin thought up a fun way to keep the kids entertained while still containing the mess so we didn’t have to dig for crayons or stickers between the seats and it went over so well I thought I'd … [Read more...]
