One of my jobs as a mother is to teach my kids to be self sufficient. It is really important to me to know that when my kids go out on their own they know how to take care of themselves. I know so many young adults who have gone out on their own and have no idea how to cook for themselves or even do … [Read more...]
62 Ways to Be Present in Your Kids Lives
Are you looking for ways to be more present in your children's lives? Check out this list of 62 activities that was create by children between the ages of 6 and 18. … [Read more...]
Family Movie Night & Activities – “Wreck-It Ralph”
If your following our Home Clean Home series than you know that every Saturday is Family Day. Our Family Day always starts with our family meeting, which we have over breakfast. In a future post I will share with you more about our family meeting. Once we finish our meeting and completing our daily … [Read more...]
Age Appropriate Chores – Raising Responsible Adults
Chores, they have been one of the most challenging things for me to implement. The challenge hasn't been about the kids, it's been more about me. A couple of years ago I was forced to take a hard look at myself. I discovered that I was controlling and unorganized. I also discovered that I had an … [Read more...]
Teaching Kids How to Do Laundry
Teaching the kids Laundry As parents it is our duty to teach our children how to be independent and responsible adults. I have three MIT's (Men in Training) living in my home and since they were very little I've taught them how to do laundry. Here is the guide that I have used for years to teach the … [Read more...]
Personalized Video Book for the Kids
A few months ago my son and his wife moved back to California taking my one and only grandchild, Lily. From the day she was born her and I spent a lot of time together, I watched her while her parents worked. Our days were filled with a lot of spoiling and cuddling. One of our favorite things to do … [Read more...]