Housework: not my favorite job. Of course, I LOVE how the house looks when it's all clean, and don't have any problems with the day to day tidying, but it's the deeper cleaning that gets to me. This deeper cleaning takes more time, more energy and is much harder. With three kids, you can bet I need to do a LOT of cleaning to keep the house in decent shape. Over the years I have developed a few … [Read more...]
Saying yes to the mess: 5 tips for cooking with kids
Most kids love to cook. It's hands on, messy and there's plenty of room for creativity. When kids learn to cook their own meals, not only do they gain a real sense of achievement, but you are teaching them a whole wealth of important life skills! The more you encourage your kids to participate in cooking healthy and delicious meals, the more they’ll learn to understand and love what they eat. … [Read more...]
Teaching Our Kids to Give: Donating to an Animal Shelter
Disclosure: Thank you to Swiffer for sponsoring today's discussion! All opinions are my own. This time of year always reminds me of how truly blessed we are as a family and I like to take these opportunities to help to teach my children how important it is to give to those who aren't as lucky as we are. A few weeks ago, I shared some ideas for easy and fun ways for kids to show that they are … [Read more...]
I’m a Swiffer Fanatic!
Do you love Swiffer products? Of course you do! Who doesn't, right? I have been using Swiffer dusters for years, so when I was asked to join the super special Swiffer Fanatics Squad (not sure if it's actually called a squad, but I'd like to refer to us as a squad from now on!), I was elated. First, honestly, I was shocked that my little bloggy blog was chosen, and then after the shock settled I … [Read more...]
