We recently returned from an awesome trip to Universal’s Islands of Adventure. It was the ultimate family vacation and my kids (ages 9 and 7) can’t stop talking about it. Obviously, going to a theme park with kids is little different than going with teens or adults. There are some rides kids cannot go on…
What I Wish I Knew As a First Time Mom
“Sponsored post by Mirum Shopper. All opinions are my own.” When I had my twins and was a first time mom. I lacked confidence in my parenting skills and decisions. But when I had my third child, I felt more confident in myself and in my ability to parent. Of course there were things I…
Moving With Young Children
Lots of families are moving this time of year. Moving is stressful under any circumstance, but when you have young kids, it can seem impossible. You may recall a post I did called “Selling Your House When You Have Kids.” In it, I talked about ways you could keep you house ready for showings and…
Spring Cleaning with Kids
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How to Teach Kids About Money
This sponsored post talks about How to Teach Kids About Money. All opinions are 100% my own. As a kid, I got an allowance and would save it to buy special things that I wanted. This was the extent of my money education as a child. My parents did their best, but this was not…
Making the Most of Feeding Time
This post has been sponsored by Mirum Shopper. All opinions are 100% my own. When you have a baby, there are few times more special than feeding time. Whether you breast feed, supplement with formula or bottle feed exclusively, the act of holding and being close to your child is precious. When breastfeeding didn’t work for…
Helping Kids Deal with Fear
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Moodsters for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Do your kids struggle with big feelings? My youngest certainly does. Whatever the emotion – joy, fear, anger or sadness, my daughter feels it in a big way. They genuinely affect her. We have tried…
Feeding Your Baby: Whatever Your Choice – It Matters
Post sponsored by Mirum Shopper. Opinions are 100% my own. Having a baby is one of the happiest times of a woman’s life. Months have been spent preparing and getting ready for the new baby. What no one tells you about being a new mom is that you will be inundated with opinions. They come from…
Help Kids Learn About Emotions
This post brought to you by The Moodsters. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Mess For Less. We recently had the chance to experience The MoodstersTM toys. The Moodsters have been created to educate, entertain, and enhance the social and emotional development of children. Most parents want their children to develop social and emotional…
Lunch Box Jokes for Kids
I love to include special notes and messages in my kids’ lunch boxes just to remind them that I am thinking of them while they are at school. But figuring out what to say on notes and putting them together can be time consuming. I find with kids, jokes are always a hit. So I collected…
