For young children, Christmas is a magical time of year. We all remember some of our Christmases from when we were little, and the festive season can be a great time to make some wonderful family memories. If you want to make Christmas extra special for your children, try some of these fun ideas for […]
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Yippee Streaming Service for Families
I received product/compensation in exchange for sharing my honest opinion. My kids are older now but I still worry about what they are clicking on when they are on the television, tablet or computer. I feel like I am always half-watching what they are doing just in case they click something inappropriate. Giving a young […]
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
I received product/compensation in exchange for sharing my honest opinion. Remember the 1982 movie Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal? If you need a refresher, it is a puppet-animated dark fantasy adventure film directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz. I remember watching it and just being in awe of the puppets as they were darker than The Muppets puppets I was […]
Life Advice from Experienced Moms to New Moms
It is not easy being a parent. As a new mom, you’ll have tons of advice flowing from left, right, and center. But most of them are baseless and unnecessary. So, to help make parenting easier for you, we have come up with a few quick and easy tips from experienced moms, that will give […]
Shop for the Sports Fan in Your Family
I received product/compensation in exchange for sharing my honest opinion. My family of five is big in sports. There is not a day that goes by that my family is not watching or playing sports. Being from Chicago too, we love our sports teams here. Do you have a sports fan in your family? For […]
Christmas On a Budget
The festive season is upon us, decorations are up, and supermarkets are packed full of all kinds of delicious Christmas goods. This is the perfect time of the year to see family and friends, enjoy cozy evenings in and get ready to celebrate Christmas. Preparing for this festive period can be a great deal of […]
How to Pick a Reliable Child Safety Seat
Driving always comes with risks and dangers, but the stakes are much higher when you have a young child in the car. Whenever this is the case, you’ll need to be especially safe behind the wheel. This starts with practicing defensive driving habits, but choosing the right car seat for your kid is also vital. […]
The Challenge of Talking to Your Child About Difficult Subjects
Some parents find talking to their child about difficult subjects very simple. Others find it incredibly hard, failing to find the right words to use or the right terms to simplify in order for their child to understand something. We believe that it’s one of the most challenging aspects of raising children because your responses […]
Looking for Christmas Vacation Inspiration?
I received product/compensation in exchange for sharing my honest opinion. Living in Chicago means a cold winter usually with snow. Every year we say we are going to go somewhere but we never do. I am all about beaches and warm weather during the winter but my kids have been begging to go skiing because […]