When I dropped off my daughter at preschool this morning, her teacher gave me a Get To Know Your Child worksheet to fill out. One of the items on there mentioned the goals that I have for my daughter. In other words, what do I hope for my daughter to accomplished this school year. 1–Make […]
Read MoreI’ve known you for four years. Ever since you were born in 2016, I’ve had the privilege of watching you grow from infant to toddler to a preschooler. I remember the first time I saw you when they held you to me. You were so small and beautiful. You opened your eyes and we locked […]
Read More1–Teach ’em to save It’s never too early to teach a child to save money. Teach them that it’s often best to save for a really nice huge toy rather than a few cheap toys. With every dollar or coin added to the piggy bank, it’ll give them motivation to earn more. Besides, who doesn’t […]
Read MoreThe first half of this year has been crazy, weird, and just so abnormal. Who would have imagined as we rang in the new year on January 1, 2020 that we would be on lock down, kids would be distance learning, and we would be required to wear a mask? It is July and we […]
Read More(Note: There are Amazon affiliate links in this post. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn commissions from qualifying purchases) Four years ago, I published a blog post about what I thought was absolutely essential for a newborn baby. Two kids later, I wanted to update that post with some of the things that have […]
Read MoreRecently, my four-year-old daughter has shown interest in video games. So, I went on Google Play and searched for video games. I came across the game Tag With Ryan and decided to download it for her. In case you don’t know, Ryan is the star of a very popular YouTube channel for kids: Ryan’s World. […]
Read MoreRecently, I published a blog post about the five most essential things for baby. Today, I’d like to give you the top 5 things that you really don’t need for a newborn baby. I didn’t realize this before I had my child, but the baby industry sells a lot of things for baby in an […]
Read MoreLike every new parent, I wanted to buy nearly everything and anything for my first child. I wanted to spoil her rotten. I wanted her to have a pink, princess-themed nursery. I wanted nothing but the best for my daughter. But, as it turns out, you need very little for a newborn baby. So, […]
Read MoreThe last time I posted a blog entry, it was Anne Frank’s birthday. Nearly two weeks later, I am posting again. Looking back over the past two weeks, I am in awe. Has it really been two weeks? It has honestly went by too fast. I meant to post more frequently this month but between […]
Read MoreWhat does it mean to be a mom? When do you officially become a mom? Is it during the process of giving birth? Or does it happen before the birth during those nine pivotal months of growing a human being inside you? Or, do you become a mom even before the pregnancy at the moment […]
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