This post is about 4 tips to control gift-giving chaos this holiday season. All opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links. I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you, should you make a purchase. ‘Tis the season to be jolly, right? Well, it’s also the season to be broke if you succumb to the tempting abyss of buying every shiny toy in the store for your little humans. Now, don’t get me wrong – I’m all for spreading joy and cheer, but there’s a thin line between creating a winter wonderland and turning your living room into a toy store avalanche. As the…
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This post is about balancing the mental load of motherhood against losing our identity. Motherhood is a journey akin to a tempestuous sea, with its ebbs and flows of sleepless nights, tiny hands that leave imprints on our hearts, and laughter that dances like sunlight on water. Yet, amidst this beautiful chaos, we may find ourselves adrift, like a ship in search of its lost compass. I came at motherhood with purpose and with every fiber of my being. Like other life-altering circumstances, some of which were way beyond my control, there was little deliberating and a lot of accepted challenges. My first job after college was teaching in an…
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This post is about the best educational toys for kids from birth to age 5. It may contain affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase, I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you. For more info, see my Privacy Policy. If you know me, or you’ve been following me, you know that I have four kids and have worked with tiny humans for three decades. As an educator, I’m selective about the kinds of toys I want my kids to play with. I’m equally selective about the kinds of toys I want to offer to the tiny humans I work with daily. I love…
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This post is about ways to get your selective eater to try new foods. It may contain affiliate links. I may make a small profit at no additional cost to you, should you make a purchase. See my Privacy Policy for more information. All opinions are my own. Whether you have teens or toddlers, having a selective eater is a challenge. Some days it’s tempting to let your picky eater survive on a diet of beige food. Two of my four kids were super picky when it came to trying new food. There are a few strategies you can try with your kids if you have picky eaters to encourage…
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This post is about ten surprising essentials to pack for a college dorm. All opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission, at no additional cost to you, should you make a purchase. Read more in my Privacy Policy. College move-in begins in a few short weeks. If you’re like most parents, you’ve been checking your packing lists and buying dorm essentials. You want to make sure your child is prepared and comfortable in his or her new home. By the time you’re done shopping, you’ve amassed a mountain of items. You’re probably already strategizing about how you’ll pack the car. Move…
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