As summer dwindles, we prepare to head back to school. Back-to-school teacher gifts are a sweet way to welcome teachers back for another school year and show support. Teachers endure a lot; a small token of appreciation can help...
When we think about motherhood, we know how heavy the load can be, but most of us still underestimate it. Or, should I say, we are not as prepared as we would like to be, and it takes some...
With the price of just about everything going up nowadays, you may be wondering how to get your little ones ready for back to school without feeling the pinch. My mother introduced me to thrifting some years ago, and...
Here's how we throw a probllama-free llama birthday party.
My daughter is turning 10 this fall (November, to be specific). First, she asked for a party in August. She has wanted a water-activity party for several years, but I always...
As parents, one of our greatest responsibilities is to raise our children with the tools to understand the world around them. And let’s be honest, the world is a scary place. Introducing your children to politics is hard! This...
As of July 16, 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is accessible in a new way. These three new digits can save a life: 9-8-8. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides crisis services for emotional distress or suicidal crisis....
My ability to parent well (or not-so-well sometimes) is fueled by a heavy dose of caffeine. I make a pretty good cup of coffee at home (see my recipes for homemade coffee creamers post), but sometimes I just need...
When it comes to summer and fun, swimming and water are high on everyone's list. But if you have littles, then you want to be fully aware of how to practice water safety.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease...
July is National Ice Cream Month, and with these triple-digit temps, it makes perfect sense to devote an entire month to this fan-favorite frozen desert.
Ice cream is a year-long staple at our house, but during the summer months, we...
July is National Grilling Month, and it's the perfect time of year to give your oven the night off and let your grill do the cooking. As the temperatures rise ever higher, there’s nothing I love more than firing...
We are all so busy, right? If you know me well, you know I try to optimize life's tasks and make things easier and simpler any way I can. Here are a few of my current favorite products and...
These creative projects are fun for kids of all ages. That means you may want to get in on the fun, too! You probably already have all or most of the supplies you'll need at home, which makes these...
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Must-Visit Toy Stores in the Dallas Area
With prices comparable (or below) big box and online stores, these local stores are amazing mini-worlds perfectly suited for kids to explore, play, and let their imaginations run wild.
