form good habits with a tooth brushing chart

Chances are you could be doing a little better when it comes to your child’s oral hygiene. How do I know? Because my husband is a dentist and even we struggle sometimes. Today I’ve got a free tooth brushing chart printable for you to help your kiddos form some good habits if they’re currently lacking!… Continue reading form good habits with a tooth brushing chart

easy plant-based protein pasta recipes

When it comes to mealtime sometimes I struggle. Okay, maybe more than just sometimes. I mean, we need variety, something my kids will eat, something nutritious, higher in protein, lower in carbohydrates… the list goes on. One thing my kids would eat everyday is pasta. So I’m always looking for ways to make it a… Continue reading easy plant-based protein pasta recipes

your guide to stay and play in Carlsbad, California

I love traveling with my family–no really, I’m not being sarcastic. Things can get kind of crazy with five kids in tow but something magical happens when we travel together. You know what I don’t love though? Planning for the trip. In theory I feel like the planning aspect is something that I should love.… Continue reading your guide to stay and play in Carlsbad, California

educational electronic gifts your child will love

If your kids are anything like mine then they’ve probably requested several electronic toys for Christmas. A whole lot. It seems like every year they’re asking my husband and I for some new gadget. Something that not only lights up and makes noise, but requires us to feed it batteries to do so. Christmas morning and… Continue reading educational electronic gifts your child will love

how to encourage sibling bonding

I remember when I was nearing the end of my pregnancy with baby number two. My son was almost two years old and I was starting to get nervous. In my overly emotional and hormonal state I was sure that I could never love another child as much as I loved my first born. I… Continue reading how to encourage sibling bonding