Category: Home and Family
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What’s your best advice for a pregnant, first-time mom?
When you look like this: people have a lot of advice for you. (And yes, by the way, that is me, very pregnant, as a bridesmaid in a friend’s wedding a few years ago. My husband suggested we make curtains from the dress because there was so much fabric. Nice.) This weekend someone asked me…
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Fall pumpkin shaving cream art
Looking for a messy fun fall art projects for your young children? Naturally Educational has a simple shaving cream pumpkin craft idea for you, complete with the educational aspects spelled out. Click over and get ready for some fun! Do your kids love shaving cream art? My daughter sure does! What do your kids like…
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Easy, inexpensive recycled party favor
Looking for a super easy, inexpensive party favor to pass out at your next birthday party? This one really is easy, cheap and will still make the kids smile: Here’s how you can make these yourself. 1. Collect as many toilet paper rolls as you have guests. Or use paper towel rolls and cut to…
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Super Quick Mom Tip: Taking out rubber band ponytail holders
Do you have a tough time getting rubber band ponytail holders out of your little girl’s (or your own) hair without pulling? Here’s how you can take out those tiny rubber bands simply and easily… and without tears: Slide the end of the last tooth of your comb into the rubber band. Hold the ponytail…
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Advice for chaos and ‘those’ mom moments
Last week I was in a grump slump and Wendy, a MomsToolbox reader, sent some advice and a perspective on parenting little ones. I thought you might benefit from it, too.. All moms have our stories that we laugh about now, even though they didn’t seem quite so funny at the time. My advice for…