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6 Tips for an easier family road trip

February 23, 2023

Planning a Family Road Trip: Tips for a “Stress-Free” Vacation. Ok, well it definitely won’t be stress-free, but at least you might be a bit more prepared. Are you planning a family road trip? If so, you’re in for an exciting adventure! Road trips are a great way to explore new places and create lasting memories with your loved ones. But they can also be stressful if you don’t plan ahead. To ensure your family road trip is as stress-free as possible, here are some tips to help you get ...

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“13 is Too Young for Kids to be on Social Media” – US Surgeon General. Do you agree?

January 31, 2023

I think we can all agree that social media isn’t usually the best use of our time, and I’m ever-grateful that it wasn’t around when I was going through my teen years. I’m sure I would have said some silly things on there, but at what age are we able to start making ...

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But I want the bluuuuue cup! The battle for control and choice with kids

November 4, 2021

Do this, don’t do that, stop licking the cat, brush your teeth, bedtime! Kids don’t get much choice in most of their day and this often leads to two situations: 1. Tantrums and breakdowns. 2. Requesting a particular cup, fork, toy, game, and then a tantrum. Often at the worst ...

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Parenting and Keeping Kids Safe in the Metaverse

October 29, 2021

It was always on the horizon and well-used in science fiction, but now the Metaverse has a clear timeline thanks to Facebook’s rebranding to Meta and their strategic development of a digital world that surrounds us. With the evolution from book-like web ‘pages’ to spaces that ...

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The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift List for Mom Bloggers and MomFluencers

April 1, 2021

There are so many inspiring content creators who are taking their Mom-Life and turning it into a side-hustle or creative outlet. From Kayla Buell on YouTube, SheWearsLove on Instagram, to Karlene Karst’s blog on family recipes, there’s something for everyone. Often it can seem like ...

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The 137 Best (Worst) DAD JOKES of All Time

January 4, 2021

Kid: I’m Hungry! Dad: Hi Hungry, I’m Dad If you’re cold, stand in the corner – it’s 90 degrees! Why do Golfers wear 2 pairs of socks? In case they get a hole in 1 Do you know the last thing my grandfather said to me before he kicked the bucket? “Grandson, ...

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Instagrammers Share Advice for Getting Kids to Love the Great Outdoors + printable worksheets

December 31, 2020

As usual, I’m stumped. It’s another rainy day and I long to be among the trees as huge drips fall to burst on my head. My daughter, however is much more comfortable on the couch, wrapped in a blanket and watching another episode. Is it a futile effort to try and get her to come with ...

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Building a blanket fort birthday

December 14, 2020

When you’re looking for ideas for indoor birthday parties or even rainy day activities, building a blanket fort it’s always a super fun option and with just a few adjustments, it can go from a blanket hanging over the couch, to epic indoor festival. To start, string a strong piece of rope or ...

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Huawei Launching A Few New Beauties – Just in time for Christmas (hint, hint).

September 11, 2020

The majority of this post is via a Huawei press release. Having said that, I flippin’ love their products and have been since I bought the Huawei P20 Pro (astonishing camera!) HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro: ANC and immersive audio on demand HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro are the world’s first true wireless ...

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