Growing up, I always had what I needed, not always what I “wanted” or at least that is what I thought. This was a hard concept to understand, as a child, especially when everyone was (and is) trying to keep up with the Jones’s. So how can we give our children what they “need” and what they “want”?…
Gift Ideas for Dad
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com. What makes a great gift? It starts with knowing what they want and then looking for a fun way to gift it. In our house, we go for practical things… things that will get a lot of use. That’s why I liked the latest Babbleboxx. It was filled with…
10 things to tell my son before he is 16
Time will pass you by in a blink of a moment. It seems like just yesterday when we took this picture. Fast forward five years… our kids are growning so much. The time of dressing like a super hero and showing off your muscles is long gone. However, while they are still young, We have…
Study shows large families are actually sick more often.
A study by scientists at the University of Utah School of Medicine found that large families have some sort of viral infection in their home 87 percent of the year. The study tracked viruses such as influenza, parainfluenza, and rhinovirus (the cause of the common cold.) “The team found that people living in childless houses…
5 things a little girls dad must learn
During Allie’s first 4 years, I have learned that there are 5 things a little girls dad must learn. (And there are some things that I hope our daughter learns from me, too.) 1) Every Dad needs to make sure to learn how to properly fix their daughter’s hair. “No Daddy… you are not getting out…
How To Instill Responsibility In Children
Part of a parents job is to teach their child responsibility. As with any life lesson, it’s not a one-shot deal. In order to teach a child responsibility, the parent has to be consciously aware of the behavior they are trying to cultivate in their children. There are methods of teaching children responsibility; however, they…
Helping Kids Manage Money
Teaching children to be good money managers is an ongoing task for parents. Opportunities for providing lessons about money management occur intermittently throughout childhood and teaching children money management skills can serve more than one purpose. Opportunities for providing lessons about money management occur intermittently throughout childhood and teaching children money management skills can serve…
Cub Cadet Ultima Review (6 months later)
I’ve owned our Zero-Turn Cub Cadet Ultima for about 6 months since the first review – the date published on the first review of Cub Cadet Ultima Series Zero Turn Mower was in the fall… and now spring is here. Prior to working with Cub Cadet, I had researched which turn mower I was looking for….
Ideas for Kids & Car Travel
When traveling with kids bring on the crafts, games and even make it a party. A successful road trip with children can be had with a dose of creativity. Hitting the road and traveling with kids of any age requires nerves of steel and a suitcase full of patience. For parents who forgo electronics, an…
plumbing leg shelf
I built this plumbing leg shelf because it was simple and fun. I love to do DIY projects with the kids! My son Beau is all about cars and anything related to cars. He loves the design of them and most of all he loves the sounds of the engines. Over the last year,…
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