This #GreatStarts tips post is sponsored by Kellogg’s. All opinions are my own.
Some mornings, mainly on the weekends, I simply need a little more sleep. In an effort to sleep in occasionally, I put together breakfast the night before. Leaving portioned foods out for the kids to prepare is an easy, quick start breakfast that encourages independence.
Order and organization are two things that I obsess over. When I became a parent, I quickly fell in love with daily routines. Now with three little ones, those routines are necessary for keeping our days running smoothly. Without them, I would likely lose my mind.
What boy (or girl!) doesn’t love superhero birthday themed parties! Today, I want to talk about how to plan a superhero birthday party on a budget. We specialize in boy parties on my blog, Spaceships and Laser Beams. That means I have a ton of party ideas to help you plan yours! Whether you’re looking for ideas on decorations, dessert tables, party favors or games, here are my tips on how to make it equal parts budget-friendly and awesome.
I received the mentioned preschool learning products to review. All opinions are my own.
A few months ago my oldest turned four and we have been debating on sending him to preschool this year. After going back and forth, we decided to set up a little school area at our house so our younger two (3 years old & 20 months) can benefit from it as well. Then I realized it was time to figure out what I needed to start an in-home preschool.
Getting my kids to do simple routine things each day can be a task. It can be a struggle just to get them to change out of their pajamas some mornings. Then there is brushing their teeth. Another chance for them to try to avoid me. However, recently, that has changed thanks to ARM & HAMMER Tooth Tunes.
We have been working hard to get my two year old potty trained. He has been doing pretty good at telling me when he has to go potty and making it to the restroom in time. In the mornings, he asks to wear his race car Pull-Ups (since they have McQueen on them) so I know he wants to keep up the good work and keep trying. I would say that overall, it has been a success. I would not say that we are 100% done yet, but it is worth being happy about and I know it is in the near future. To celebrate the potty training milestone, I hosted a Pull-Up’s ‘First Flush’ party with six of our friends and their toddlers that are currently potty training or about to start. There is no better way for a kid to feel good about potty training than a party!
With three kids that are always growing, I love finding bargains and great sales on clothing. When I am at local shopping centers, I spend hours digging through unorganized clearance racks for cloths. When I find something I like, I spend just as much time trying to find the correct size. Yes, I can find a great deal, but sometimes I think it’s not worth the hassle, especially with three kids in tow. To eliminate most of the stress and save time, I try to shop online as much as possible. I recently discovered my new favorite online store for all my kids’ clothing needs: Cookie’s Kids.