Seeing Bangkok as a Family
Bangkok might be a favorite of backpackers, but it’s also a fantastic place to visit for families. There’s a lot of family fun to be had in Thailand’s capital, whether you’re visiting with younger kids or trying to keep your teenagers entertained. In fact, there’s so much to do in Bangkok that you might struggle to decide what to do first. Fortunately, there’s something for everyone, so you can find things to see and do that your whole family will love. You can do everything from learning about the history of the city to seeking out the best food and drink or visiting the biggest family-friendly attractions in and around…
4 Ways Adding A Fur Kid (Pet) Can Improve Your Family’s Health
The benefits of having an animal in the home are numerous, and those that do, know that just being around their furry family member can improve their mood and make them glad to be home after a long day. Why is this though? What is it about those sometimes crazy furry bundles of chaos that can make you feel so much better? It’s an interesting phenomenon, but it’s not the only wonderful thing about having a fur kid– pets can improve your health in a variety of ways. Photo by Christian Domingues “Note this is a collaborative post and I may be receiving compensation. Some links added are not…
How to Raise A Stable Child In An Unstable World
In an era before technology we were forced to be creative, inventive, and close to one another. We had a village to raise a child mentality. There were independent/critical thinkers. These are the people who have given us the world we have today. Who will be those inventors and creative people tomorrow when we have dumbed down and eliminated the human connection? Social media has taken over face to face relationships. Texting has replaced real conversation. We have TV’s as babysitters and iPad’s have replaced hands on teaching. We need to recognize how artificial our world has become and move forward to repairing it. Being a parent in this era…
Top Tips For Staying Healthy Year-Round
Staying healthy should be a priority for everybody. That doesn’t mean that everyone knows how they should go about this. There’ll be multiple obvious ways of going about this. You might have tried exercising before, but that mightn’t have had the impact you’d want. While you should continue with this, there are other ways to stay healthy that you could try. Though that could mean a change in certain habits, it can be more than recommended. It might also take a little bit of time to see the results, but it’ll be more than worth it. Image Credit: VisionPics from Pixabay. “Note this is a collaborative post and I may…
The Ultimate Christmas Gift Giving Guide
I struggle every year with what to get my nieces and nephews for Christmas. They are all fortunate that if they have a need it is fulfilled so gift giving tends to be well, boring. So now I am in the search for unique gifts that will hopefully wow vs. a gift card blah. Here are a few I have come up with! Kidstir– Teach your child to cook with this monthly subscription box that includes kid-sized cooking tools, kid-friendly recipes, a cookbook binder to keep all the recipes, and more. This subscription box is more affordable than some others, and you can turn the cooking into a fun family…
Space-Saving Tips that will Help you to Organize your Kid’s Rooms
Do you want to make sure that your kid’s bedrooms are nice and organized? Maybe you just want to make the most out of the space you have but you just don’t know where to start. Either way, this is the guide for you. Get Creative Vertical storage is very good if you have a small space. Make sure that you invest in some floating shelves so that you can put books or small toys on there without things looking cluttered and unorganized. If you can, you also need to invest in an over-the-door organizer. Sometimes you can get big sacks that are designed to store washing. There are even…
7 Brilliant Banana Bread Variations To Try This Festive Season
The festive season is well and truly upon us, so it’s time to get your apron on and bake up some delicious treats for your loved ones. Banana bread might have been the lock-down favorite across the globe, but you can add your very own festive twist to this sumptuously decadent bake. Whether you’re trying to get into the Christmas spirit or you’re hosting a party and keen to show off your skills, these seven brilliant banana bread variations are sure to impress! “Note this is a collaborative post and I am receiving compensation. Some links added are not my own and if you follow they are to ad’s &…
How To Enjoy Your Little One’s First Christmas
Pexels Image Having your little one is a joyous occasion in life, but when you get to celebrate their first Christmas with them, it is truly a special moment which you want to cherish forever. So ensuring you have everything in place to make it special, will make it a memorable Christmas. Here are some ideas to inspire you to enjoy your first Christmas with your little bundle of joy. “Note this is a collaborative post and I am receiving compensation. Some links added are not my own and if you follow they are to ad’s & or Websites that are selling products” “Some of the links below are…
The Best Monte Cristo Sandwich You Will Ever Have!
I had the pleasure of visiting one of our local restaurants the other day and had their version of a Monte Cristo! To say I was mind blown is an understatement so I had to come up with my own version and share it with y’all of course! I mean how rude would it be to not do so? If you want to make your French Toast ahead of time follow this recipe (uses brioche bread) then stack your sandwich and make more like a grilled cheese ensuring the cheese is melted and gooey! If you still have leftover turkey or ham and need ideas for how to mix it…
How to keep your peace at Christmas with family members
Dysfunctional: a : not functioning properly : marked by impaired or abnormal functioning b : characterized by abnormal or unhealthy interpersonal behavior or interaction Since the 1980’s the word dysfunctional has been used to describe family dynamics. Talk show hosts paraded family members on screen for entertainment and the more obnoxious the better. With the Christmas holiday fast approaching I see many people talking about their family and using the word dysfunctional. I used to look at people and think wow they really have it together and their home must be amazing! Then they start telling me stories and I sit back and think holy smokes my family almost seems…
