4 Fun Ways To Make Your Kid’s Birthday Extra Special
Making your kids’ birthday a special occasion is something parents strive to do year on year. You want them to look back on their special day with fond memories and know they were loved enough to have their parents go that extra mile for them. Image credit But making your child’s day doesn’t need to be expensive or a grand gesture. While Celebration Station Birthdays can be a fun-filled way to spend their birthday with family and friends, booking a party venue isn’t the only way you can make the day memorable. If you need some inspiration, read on for some ideas on making your child’s next…
Are We Raising A More Fragile Generation Accidentally?
My generation (X and older Y’s) was the last that learned to play in the street. We were the first to play video games, the last to record songs off the radio onto a cassette tape. We had the first VCR, cordless phone, microwave, CDās, Atari, TV remote control, MTV when it actually played music videos, and so much more. This generation will experience newer models of the items our generation had first. We didnāt have cars with airbags, rode bikes without a helmet and knee pads, and were allowed to be kids and get hurt. We were allowed to play in the mud and not regulated sand that is…
Life, One Lesson At A Time
I was thinking over the weekend of a few key things I have started taking to heart recently. I am guilty of many of the below and have had to take a huge step back and evaluate the emotions each of these provoke. Comparison: Be it in my family life or work life I have learned to stop comparing. What kind of mama am I in comparison to..? How is my blog in comparison? Maybe if I just do this the way Sally with 1MM followers does it, I will gain more. These are all conversations I had to stop having with myself. We all have our own parenting styles…
3 Practical Ways To Take Control Of Your Finances
Finances have been a little difficult for countless people over the past few years. Itās led to more than a few people needing to make quite a few adjustments to their lives. You could want to take control of your finances better so you can loosen your belt more. By putting time and effort into it, your money could stretch much farther. You could even have noticeably less financial stress because of it. Thankfully, getting to this point shouldnāt be impossible. Instead, you could be practical and follow a few notable strategies. Three of these could make more of an impact than youād think. Image Credit: Micheile Henderson from Unsplash.…
Make Your Kids Next Birthday The Best One Ever
Your kidsā birthday is always going to be a fun time to celebrate. Itās the day that you brought someone new into the world, and now every year you get to celebrate them navigating their life. As a parent, you want to make sure that you are giving your kids everything that you can, right? Well, the birthday is the best time to make this happen. If you are determined to make your kids’ next birthday the best one ever, then youāre in the right place. Weāre going to be looking at some of the ways that you can do this down below, so keep reading if youāre interested.Ā …
Florida’s Popularity Reaches New Heights: Here’s Why
The popularity of Florida as a travel destination seems to know no bounds. The Sunshine State already attracted vast numbers of people from the U.S. East Coast, but now it is very much an international destination, with property prices in places like Miami skyrocketing.Ā But where should you go if you travel to the state on a road trip? What makes Florida unique? Letās take a look.Ā Unsplash – CC0 License Magic Kingdom Park Disneyās Magic Kingdom Park near Orlando is one of the busiest tourist attractions on Earth, with millions of people flocking to it every year. It provides opportunities to get up close and personal…
How To Make Your House Feel Like Your Home
Getting the keys to your first home is a huge milestone in peopleās lives. Itās that feeling of independence and achievement. It gives that āIām totally winning at adultingā feeling, and is well deserved, after the physical and mental strain that comes with moving house. Itās an exciting new chapter for anyoneās life, whether with a friend, family member or partner. And usually the first thought that pops into peopleās heads is āHow can I decorate?ā āHow can I turn this house into a home?ā Decorating can often be seen as tiresome and strenuous, but it shouldnāt be, right? Weāre talking about adding a bit of yourself, your personality, your…
How to Experiment with Different Cuisines
Are you looking to expand your culinary horizons? Trying out different cuisines is a great way to do just that! Whether you’re cooking for yourself or for a group, here are some tips on how to experiment with different cuisines. via Pexels Do your research Before you start cooking, take some time to read up on the cuisine you’re trying out. This will give you a better understanding of the flavors and ingredients that are typically used in that type of cuisine. This is especially important if you’re unfamiliar with the cuisine ā doing a little bit of research can help prevent any culinary disasters! For example,…
Keeping the Peace at Christmas!
Dysfunctional: a : not functioning properly : marked by impaired or abnormal functioning b : characterized by abnormal or unhealthy interpersonal behavior or interaction Since the 1980ās 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…
Pura Vida The Way of Life in Costa Rica
Costa Rica, lush rain forests and amazing beaches are just two of the countries amazing qualities. If you add the people and the way of life you have perfection! Costa Rica has more American retires than anywhere else in the world and rightfully so. The unofficial motto is “Pura Vida” translated as the “Simple Life” and is used as a greeting or goodbye. It encapsulates Costa Rica perfectly as life really seems simple. I had the pleasure of visiting Heredia and fell in love! From the old churches to the hospitality shown at the open market, my heart was at peace and I knew one day I would be back.…
