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Crock Pot Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Recipe

Monday, January 31, 2022

Chicken Alfredo is a staple recipe in our house. We use dinner time as our time to reconnect and with an easy meal like this, that's delicious we have a no fuss meal all around. The kids are happy, and mom is happy. I hope you enjoy! What I love about this recipe is that you can prep it in advance and freeze or freeze your leftovers for another meal night.

This post was originally posted on 6/24/2015 and I have updated it to make it current.

Crock Pot Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Recipe

24 Hour Sale From Dream Pairs

I know many of you were asking for sale on snow boots, so here are some great deals that are for today only! Dream Pairs is also having great deals on slippers for the whole family as well. Hurry sale starts 01/31/2022 00:00 AM PST to 01/31/2022 11:59 PM PST, valid only for 24 hrs.

Teach Your Child Accountability & Financial Responsibility with Mazoola App

Saturday, January 29, 2022

I noticed since quarantine that my children were watching screens too much. Television, iPads, Nintendo Switch, all of it. My son also really needed to learn some responsibility for a couple of things that happened, but the most recent.... he broke his iPad screen. So, we set up a chore system.

Teach Your Child Accountability & Financial Responsibility with Mazoola App

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This system had to be implemented and it has to be worked on every day, every week because honestly? Care tasks are hard and can stink even as an adult, but they are an important part of life. You feel better when you get ready for the day and have less clutter in your space. So here is what we started doing to help them learn to basically take care of themselves because mom and dad aren't going to be around forever.

Preparing Financially For Your New Bundle Of Joy

Monday, January 24, 2022

There’s no doubt about it; babies are expensive. If you’ve never been good with money, here are some tips to help financially prepare yourself for your new bundle of joy.

Preparing Financially For Your New Bundle Of Joy

10 Ways to Manage a Budget and Lower Your Monthly Bills

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Is your new year resolution to learn how to manage your budget and lower your monthly bills as well? My husband and I worked really hard to get ourselves out of debt when we were making barely minimum wage and I am so proud of the progress we have made. It is hard working, but so rewarding. I have compiled a list of simple solutions to help you towards your money goals.

10 Ways to Manage a Budget and Lower Your Monthly Bills

How to Prepare Your Car for Journeys with Kids

Whether you are planning a long road trip across the country, or just regularly driving your children to playdates, adequately preparing your car is key for safety, as well as peace and quiet. Having children in the car can be extremely stressful, regardless of the length of the journey. By preparing your car in advance, you can ensure everyone stays safe, and you can avoid the host of inevitable complaints and problems that will arise!

Pretzel Hugs & Kisses {Easiest Sweet & Salty Valentine Treat}

Saturday, January 15, 2022

The easiest dessert to make. These Pretzel Hugs are the perfect Valentine's Day treat to share with someone you love. I loved this the most because it is the best of both sweet and salty, plus you can make so much at once to share with the ones you love!

Pretzel Hugs & Kisses {Easiest Sweet & Salty Valentine Treat}

We made these homemade cake pops back in October that are super easy to make as well and you could surprise your love you with some of those as well. They are for sure a crowd pleaser, but with 2022 going the way it is going, I am more for going the easier route.

Play Is Your Child's Superpower: Here's How To Nurture It

Friday, January 14, 2022

Psychologists like to use the term "free play" to describe what kids do best: muck around.

While the term itself might sound fancy, children don’t see it that way. Instead, it’s what they do naturally. Leave them to their own devices and they’ll start playing around, finding some sort of entertainment for themselves.

Play Is Your Child's Superpower: Here's How To Nurture It

As parents, it's your job to facilitate this type of activity. Free play is extraordinarily beneficial to child development and can help them succeed in other areas of their life. It engages their creativity, imagination and so much more.

Here are some of the methods that parents can use to support free play in their kids.

Looking After Your Health as a Busy Parent

Let's face it, being a parent is hard work. As soon as you find out that you're going to start a family, your entire life becomes focused on your children and their needs. This can leave little time for self-care, and many parents suffer terribly both mentally and physically as a result of ignoring their needs time and time again. Of course, regularly ignoring your health will lead to serious issues, potentially affecting your ability to look after your family as a result, so it's vital that you can take the right steps to start taking better care of yourself before it's too late. Thankfully, this guide contains a whole host of different tips, tricks and ideas that you can make the most of to transform your health as a busy parent, and it couldn't be easier to get started today! So, if you're interested in finding out more, then simply read on.

"Hotel Transylvania: Transformania" Coming to Prime Video January 14th!

Thursday, January 13, 2022

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Review Wire Media for Amazon Studios & Sony Pictures Animation.

If you are a fan of the Hotel Transylvania films, then you will be excited to hear that there is a new movie coming to Prime Video January 14th! So, what is it about?

Hotel Transylvania: Tranformania Coming to Prime Video January 14th!

Drac and the Pack are back, like you’ve never seen them before in Hotel Transylvania: Transformania. Reunite with your favorite monsters for an all-new adventure that presents Drac (Brian Hull) with his most terrifying task yet. When Van Helsing’s (Jim Gaffigan) mysterious invention, the 'Monsterification Ray,’ goes haywire, Drac and his monster pals are all transformed into humans, and Johnny (Andy Samberg) becomes a monster! In their new mismatched bodies, Drac, stripped of his powers, and an exuberant Johnny, loving life as a monster, must team up and race across the globe to find a cure before it’s too late, and before they drive each other crazy. With help from Mavis (Selena Gomez) and the hilariously human Drac Pack, the heat is on to find a way to switch themselves back before their transformations become permanent. The film also features the voices of Kathryn Hahn (Ericka), Steve Buscemi (Wayne), Molly Shannon (Wanda), David Spade (Griffin the Invisible Man), Keegan-Michael Key (Murray), Fran Drescher (Eunice), Brad Abrell (Frank), and Asher Blinkoff (Dennis).

How to Balance Working and Being a Parent

Life as a parent is tough. Having the responsibility of taking care of a child is something that everyone will struggle with to a degree. However, it is important to not doubt your ability as a parent. It is extremely common for people to not believe in themselves when considering having a child. Don’t let the nerves deter you, however. With hard work and a lot of learning, you are perfectly capable of being a great parent.

Of course, there are few parents in the world who don’t have to worry about managing work and parenthood, which of course is a tricky thing to do. Having so much to look after and be responsible for can lead to a lot of stress and busy days. If this is something you think you will struggle with, don’t worry. There are some ways in which you can balance work and parenthood without hindering either. If you need some advice, you can consider some of the following.

Tips for Creating the Ideal Environment for Your Child

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

In the popular film, 'Encanto', it centers on the theme of family and its importance. Your family is a single unit that forms the larger part of society. Providing that type of care for your child is ideal in creating a stable and secure environment.

Tips for Creating the Ideal Environment for Your Child

As the pandemic surges, your children may end up spending more time indoors than out. This is the perfect time to pass on some values and good behavior. Here are five ideal ways to create the right environment for your children.

How To Navigate Parenthood When You Have a Child with Special Needs

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

When you have a child, it can be a challenging yet rewarding time of your life which presents itself with many new obstacles. However, this can also be heightened when you have a child with learning difficulties. You want them to have the best start in life but also realize that they may face more difficulties throughout their child and adult life. So, the best thing you can do as a parent is encouraging, supporting and loving so that they are prepared as best as possible for any challenges they may face.

5 Things You May Need to Do for Your Elderly Parents and Why Help Is Essential

Saturday, January 8, 2022

There are many things that people need to do for their elderly parents. Many of these tasks can be done by the children themselves, but as time goes on and your parent's needs change, it becomes more challenging to maintain a healthy life without help from others. This blog post will discuss five things you may need to do for your elderly parents and why it is essential that they have support.

How to Take Care of Yourself as a Mother

Friday, January 7, 2022

Being a mom is a challenging task. You are almost, all the time, multi-tasking and there is always so much to do. But making intentional time for self-care is also important. And this is usually where all mothers neglect themselves.

How to Take Care of Yourself as a Mother

It is certainly infused in motherhood, to not look beyond herself and ensure that their child gets all the essentialities of their life, on time. However, prioritizing self-care time is very important as it helps you stay sane and keeps you healthy as well. It balances your mind, body and soul.

Step outside the comfort zone of your motherhood and try putting yourself first for a while.

Simple Ways to Take Care for Yourself as a Mom:

5 Simple Tips for Choosing the Best Skin Products

There’s no denying the fact that having great skin is a sign of good health. If your skin is not good, it’s proof of underlying health problems. Taking care of your skin is the only way you can improve your looks and feel more confident.

But the difficult thing about improving your skin is that you cannot improve it without following the right tips. The presence of so many fake products in the market has made it difficult to pick products that can give positive results without producing any side effects. It’s essential you buy only the proper products that guarantee amazing results.

But how can you ensure to buy reliable skin products? Keep reading this article to find five actionable tips for buying great skin products.

Top Destinations to Travel to in Summer 2022

Sunday, January 2, 2022

Let’s admit the fact that none of us wants to get out of our cozy blankets at the moment. The feeling of being wrapped up with our plush blankets is simply heaven. But as we all have experienced an "in-house" situation a lot, in the past two years; having travel plans for 2022 just seems right.

Top Destinations to Travel to in Summer 2022

So why not get your travel list ready? As soon as the harsh winter winds slow down, embark on a trip that has been long awaited. We all deserve a good, refreshing trip. But where? Well, the traveling trends have changed and so have the measures of traveling too. Thus, we have summed up the top best places to visit in summer 2022.

Here are all the places that are on travel trends for the coming year. Let’s dive in and pick the destination that seems just right for us.

Top 5 Destinations to Travel to in 2022

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Saturday, January 1, 2022

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