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School Lunch Ideas for Picky Eaters

September 6, 2019 By Vicky

If you have a picky eater, than packing school lunches can be your most dreaded time of the day. You either struggle to give your child something they will eat, or just pack the same thing every day. But what if I told you there were a variety of lunch ideas that even picky eaters…

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Stress Free School Lunch Meal Prep

September 2, 2019 By Vicky

I have had many stressful mornings spent getting lunch ready for my 3 kids to take to school. There is nothing worse than running late in the morning and then desperately trying to figure out something you can put in your children’s lunch boxes. If you have found yourself in a similar situation, or your…

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How to Pack the BEST School Lunches

August 29, 2019 By Vicky

In most parts of the country, school has started again, and if it hasn’t, it will soon. That means it’s time to get back into a school year routine. Part of that routine in many homes is packing school lunches. Packed lunches are a great option when your child isn’t too fond of what the…

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How to Prepare a Toddler for a New Baby

June 17, 2019 By Vicky

When my twins were 18 months old, we welcomed our third child to the family. Something like a new baby can be so exciting and rewarding for parents, yet be a traumatic experience for toddlers who are getting a new sibling. A new baby is one of the most exciting things that can happen to…

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Teaching Kids to be Safe on the Internet

February 4, 2019 By Vicky

I am part of Forward Influence. This post has been sponsored by Be Internet Awesome. As kids grow up, parents must have many important conversations with them. It seems like every age and stage brings forth a new dialogue and conversation that needs to be had. Thanks to Google and Be Internet Awesome, one of…

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The ABCs of Raising Girls

March 7, 2018 By Vicky

I am a mom of 3 girls. So we have lots of pink, lots of drama, lots of princesses, and lots of tangled hair. I do consider myself something of an expert in raising girls. Some of the suggestions and ideas I will share in this ABCs of Raising Girls, will work on or appeal…

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New Year’s Resolutions for Kids

December 14, 2017 By Vicky

A new year is almost upon us and many of us will be making new year’s resolutions. Since my kids are working on many personal skills they would like to improve I thought it would be fun to have them pick an area to focus on and use it as their resolution. To help cement…

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Best Tips for Universal’s Islands of Adventure with Kids

August 28, 2017 By Vicky

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…

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What I Wish I Knew As a First Time Mom

July 26, 2017 By Vicky

“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…

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Moving With Young Children

April 26, 2017 By Vicky

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…

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Hi, I'm Vicky, founder and content creator at Mess For Less. If you are looking for play and learning activities for kids, kid friendly food, parenting tips and general family fun, you will find it at Mess For Less. I invite you to learn more about me or drop me a note. Thanks for stopping by!
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