Space Saving Tips for Your Home
Unless we live in a mansion, space is an issue for most of us. The majority of people could benefit from a little more space in their homes. This could be space to store possessions, carry out our hobbies or for aesthetic purposes. Whatever the reason, follow our simple guide to free up some space in your home. Declutter The first step to creating space is to declutter. Get rid of anything you no longer need. Go through your entire house from room to room and sort out all your belongings. Make three piles in each room. The first pile…
How To Throw An Unforgettable Birthday Party For Your Kids
Your child is getting older, and the best way to celebrate this special occasion is with a party. Parents will often react differently when it comes to planning a child's birthday party. Some will relish the idea whereas others will dread every second and feel too under pressure. But throwing a kid’s birthday party doesn’t have to be difficult. So to throw a party that your children and their friends will remember for years to come, use this handy guide to help you. Image Link Choose a theme Themes can help you start your planning process and will influence everything from…
The Hubs actually picked this show! | #StreamTeam
Like the rest of the nation, our gaggle has jumped on the Fuller House bandwagon. I mentioned something to the Hubs about the Teen waking up on launch day and watching it while she was doing her makeup, and I was super surprised that he actually said that he was looking forward to watching it as well. It's the kind of continuation type show that you either like or don't like, and we actually like it a lot! It's most definitely a guilty pleasure for both of us. I hadn't read any of the reviews before watching so that I wouldn't…
Helping Your Kids Have Great Skin
The care and keeping of your kids’ skin starts at their birth. In those early days, it’s easy to ensure that their skin is properly cared for because you are the one who is solely responsible for their bathing and moisturizing. As they get older, though, and learn to do things themselves, you lose a lot of that control, the only way to stay on top of things is by taking them to a dermatology clinic. This becomes especially problematic during the teen years when their instinct is to do the opposite of everything you suggest. So, how do you…
Keeping Your Baby Safe in a Home With Stairs
When babies suddenly develop the ability to move where they like, their drive to explore and push the limits of their physical abilities can cause parents great concern. One major area of the home where there is a potential for injury is the stairs. Babies are usually enthralled by stairs and with the experience of climbing, but are unable to appreciate the potential for harm, as they don’t yet fully grasp the laws of physics. Million of babies are injured each year in falls, many of them on stairs. Baby proofing this area is a major responsibility, and parents want…
Planning the Perfect Family Vacation
Last Summer, our vacation was awesome, but it was far from perfect. It was hot, we had a few hit and miss destinations, and we were crammed in a truck that just fit us. This year, I’m determined to take my kids on the perfect family vacation. I’m talking about the trip that will give you photos you can fill a scrapbook with (since we now have a professional photographer in the family!). The type of vacation where no one is ever bored, unhappy, or miserable. This is a lot harder than you might think. There is usually always a…
HOT Pink Lemonade Mix Recipe (helps with daily water intake!)
Aside from curbing the cravings for your favorite afternoon sweet snack, water consumption has to be one of the hardest things for someone who is trying to live a healthier life to do. It really does get old if you don't shake it up a bit. Below, you'll find my recipe for breaking up the mundane necessity of drinking water with my HOT Pink Lemonade Mix Recipe! Honestly, the first thing I would do would be to invest in a water bottle or cup that you really like. You might even want to get two. There are all kind…
Vacation ideas for families with active kids
Planning your vacation for the summer yet? It’s that time of year, and when you have a young family, it’s a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you are looking forward to it - but on the other, there’s a sense of trepidation. Young kids can be harder to please when they aren’t on their home turf, so the vacation you have planned for so long can often be far from the relaxing experience you wanted. However, there is a trick to use that will take the edge off things - make sure you tire your children out every day! Here are…
How does Netflix Codes work?
It's inevitable. At least once a week, your Facebook feed has someone "What do you think I should start watching on Netflix?!" Generally, this means "Give me a series that I can watch that has at least 8 seasons that I don't have to worry about asking again for a while." right? I'm sure you've seen all the posts going around about Netflix Codes, but have you clicked on them to see what they do? It's kinda genius, really. I was hesitant at first, because I thought it was some kind of hack that takes away from the awesomeness…
DIY Pallet Wood Headboard
We've had this large pallet sitting under our carport for almost a year now. It's not really been in the way, but we knew that we had plan for it eventually, so there it stayed. We've also been collecting random pallets for a while, we get them from the best pallets in Santa Ana. So, when the hubs took off a week and a half at Christmas, we decided it was well past time! Keep in mind, that even though I have access to a professional photographer around the clock (The Teen), I'm not always the best at remembering…