I’m a practical mom, at least I would like to think so. When I shop for gifts, I’m always looking for ones that are useful in addition to something the kid will like. I once bought my nephew a set of wooden building blocks that have all the elements of the periodic table on them. Yes, I’m that mom. If …
8 Non-Candy Advent Calendars for Kids
I’m not super religious, but I’m a fan of the advent calendar. I think it’s a nostalgia thing. I had one every year when I was a kid and I really liked it. My kids like it too. When I was a kid, my advent calendar had a small piece of chocolate behind each of the doors. It was good, …
14 LOL Thanksgiving Jokes for Kids
My son has this game he likes to play in the car. It’s when we exchange jokes to make each other laugh. He’s 6, so his jokes require a bit of forced laughter on my part but overall it’s a fun game. The real problem for me is that try as I might, I can only ask, “Why was 6 …
10 Awesome Thanksgiving Themed Snacks for Kids
The kids have a little extra time off for Thanksgiving break, so I decided it’d be fun to spice things up during snack and lunch time. I’m not the most creative person in the kitchen, but I’m darn good at Googling! That’s how I found these great tips from some bloggers who are great in the kitchen. 1. Snack Time …
9 Thanksgiving Dinner Decorations Your Kids Can Make
Making the food for Thanksgiving dinner is hard enough, but then when you have to think about cleaning the house and decorating, the task can seem insurmountable. On a good day, my house is a cluttered mess. If you ask me to decorate, chaos ensues. That’s why I came up with this list. Getting the kids to take at least …
7 Thanksgiving Crafts for Your Toddler/Preschooler
Sometimes the biggest joy of the holidays is sharing the excitement with your kids. I’m always trying to find something to break the monotony and these seem like a great place to start. 1. Paper Punch Color Match Turkey I love this one because not only is it a fun art project, but it’s also a learning experience. Laly Mom …
9 Ways to Teach Your Kids About Veterans Day
Veterans Day is this Sunday and my son is off school on Monday in honor of the holiday. Since my son is getting older, he’s starting to ask all those W questions. That means I’m likely to hear, “Why don’t I go to school today?” when Monday rolls around. I want to explain Veterans Day to him in a way …
My First Post – Good for the Budget, Good for the Baby, Better for the Environment
I put a lot of thought into what my first post was going to be. I wanted to post about something that would really encompass what I was trying to do with this site, share the little things that help me feel a little bit closer to being super mom. When I had my second child a lot of things …