Helping you contain the chaos of motherhood & enjoy its beauty

How to Build a DIY Monster Truck Arena for Under $25

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My four year old is completely obsessed with monster trucks so I decided to make my own DIY monster truck arena! I found a way to make it better and cheaper than the ones I found on the market.  This post is all about detailing everything you need and every step to make a DIY […]

How to Throw Your Child an Unforgettable Birthday Party on a Budget

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Throwing your kids a birthday party on a budget takes careful planning and a whole lot of discipline. But, I assure you that it is possible. It’s all about timing it right, choosing the right food, carefully thinking through decorations, and staying focused on who it’s all for. This post is all about helping you […]

17 Birthday Traditions to Create Unforgettable Memories with Your Kids

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My parents came up with the absolute best birthday traditions that made us feel insanely special and left us with incredible birthday memories. So, as soon as I had kids myself, I knew I had to start those same traditions myself. Plus, we’ve found a few new ones along the way too. This post is […]

10 FREE, Fun, & Engaging Kid Workout Videos for Ages 3-6

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One of the best hacks I’ve found for getting my own workout in, is letting my kids pick kid workout videos of their own to do once I’m done with my workout. Now they are so excited to do their video after mine, that they are perfectly fine waiting while I do mine. This post […]

How to Throw a Roaring Three Rex Birthday Party on a Budget

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A three rex birthday party will be a dream for the dinosaur loving toddlers. But, even better, I’ll show you how to throw your three rex birthday party on a budget. That way, everyone can enjoy the day! This post is all about how to create an incredible three rex birthday cake, simple yet amazing […]

15 Potty Training Hacks That Made Potty Training So Much Easier

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Potty training honestly intimidated the crap out of me at first but these potty training hacks helped make it a whole lot easier for both of us.  This post is all about potty training hacks that are tried and tested. These are hacks that actually work and will make potty training so much easier. This […]

17 Screen Free Ideas that Encourage Independent Play for Toddlers

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Independent play for toddlers is insanely important! Not only are there so many benefits to independent play but it will also allow you to get a few things done without plugging your kids in to watch something.  This post is all about screen free and low prep independent play for toddlers! This post may contain […]

9 Secrets That Made Going From 1 Kid to 2 So Much Easier

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Going from 0 kids to 1 is incredibly different from going from 1 kid to 2. Both have challenges of their own and my hope is to share a few things to make that transition easier for you. This post is all about the transition going from 1 kid to 2, everything I’ve learned and […]

FREE Visual Packing List to Allow Kids of Any Age to Pack for Themselves

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A visual packing list allows kids of any age to take on the of packing their own suitcase. This can be a huge relief to parents since packing to go anywhere for any amount of time with kids requires SO MUCH. A visual packing list allows your kids to feel pride in their independence and […]