Right before school started I was at a friend’s house and noticed a getting ready morning chart of tasks for her daughter. I thought it was a really great idea, so I decided to try it myself with my girls for this new school year. I don’t know about you, but many mornings in the… Continue reading A Getting Ready for School System for Stress-free Mornings
Category: Ideas + Advice for Families
Bringing Sexy Back To Parenting
I had a little chuckle when I saw our Sponsor, Orange County family lawyer, Darlynn Morgan‘s guest post title today and I was intrigued to find out how family estate planning could bring sexy back to parenting. But I have to say, she makes a very compelling argument. Make sure to read to the end of the post to get the info on her three free workshops this month.
Read on…
Bringing Sexy Back to Parenting
“I’ll admit it. I was never a huge Ashton Kutcher fan until I watched his acceptance speech from the Nickelodeon Teen Choice Awards.
If you haven’t watched the clip yet, take the 4 minutes to do it. You won’t regret it. (This is Jen talking now – seriously – WATCH IT! I got the chills. Amazing message.)
How to Prepare for a Family Photo Shoot
Today we’re offering tips on how to prepare for a family photo shoot and we’ve been lucky enough to get some advice from my good friend and talented photographer Suzi Bowles of Suzi Bowles Photography. I first met Suzi because our daughters were in the same pre-school class. While chatting in the pick up line, I… Continue reading How to Prepare for a Family Photo Shoot
Fun Ideas for Your Next Moms’ Night Out
OC Moms’ Night Out Ideas
Happy Friday everyone!
I would love a Moms’ Night Out – how about you? I think we deserve one! Read below and take notes…I bet at least one of these ideas will strike your fancy! I know I can’t wait to try some of these places…
An Easy Way to Teach Kids Their Phone Number
I have discovered an easy way to teach kids their phone number and I wanted to share it with you today.
It’s always been important for both of my kiddos learn how to recite important identifying numbers early in life, particularily their phone numbers and address for their safety.
Just think – in an emergency, does your child know their phone number?
Now days, most people I know (myself included) operate with their cell phones, and very few seem to have the archaic “landline” anymore, so you have to determine the best number to teach them first.