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Kids Room Organization Ideas That Actually Work as Kids Grow

Kids come with a surprising amount of stuff—books, toys, clothes, art supplies, collections, and all the little things that somehow end up everywhere. Keeping a kids' room organized isn't about making it look perfectly tidy all the time. For us, it's about giving their things obvious places to go so they can actually find what they need and help put it away again. Over the years, we've tried different storage systems as our kids and their interests have changed. These are some of the practical kids room organization ideas that have worked best for us, from making better use of…

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October 3, 2020

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21 Cleaning Tips And Tricks For Moms + Free Checklist Printable

Some people really enjoy cleaning but most of us dread it because of the amount of work it takes to manage our households. Even though sometimes it feels like we never have enough space, sometimes I'm overwhelmed by the amount of bathrooms and square footage in my home just because I have to maintain it all. Every mom needs a set of tricks up their sleeves, these are my best cleaning tips for moms. Motherhood overwhelm As a stay at home mom, I'm overwhelmed with all my duties. Sure, I'm home but I'm not lounging on the couch watching TV all…

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June 12, 2019

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Mom-Approved Feeding Favorites for Baby and Toddler

Having the right tools makes a huge difference in the way we do things. Feeding your baby can be such an exciting milestone. So having the right feeding tools for your baby at the right stage is essential.Kids are a huge market for products. Some of those products are amazing, some are decent, and some are complete garbage. Make sure you're checking ratings and reviews before buying anything!This is a basic list I've compiled of some of my favorite mom-approved products and tools for feeding our children within the baby and toddler stages.Side Tip: Quality is always better than Quantity. You…

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January 14, 2019

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Easy DIY Toddler Bed Rail Bumper – Solution for Kids Falling Out of Bed

Our son was about to turn three when we decided it was time to move him from his crib/toddler bed into a full-size twin bed. He was ready for the upgrade, but we had one big concern: he moved around a lot in his sleep, and we worried about him falling out of a much larger, higher bed. After the toddler bed rail we bought didn't work with his new bed frame, I needed a quick and inexpensive alternative. I ended up making a simple DIY toddler bed bumper using three pool noodles taped together and placed underneath the mattress…

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June 28, 2018

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Benefits of Toddlers Helping around the House

As a mom of two, I've found so many benefits from having my toddlers helping around the house. It teaches them a responsibility while we get to tackle house tasks and bond together. The Debate Over "Child Labor" There's been a lot of back and forth about kids doing chores around the house. Some say it takes away from letting a kid be a kid while others say it teaches responsibility. I think the real concern is, how it's enforced. Of course it's essential that a child does not grow up in prison-like conditions, where they are forced to do…

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May 11, 2018