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Listening To Your Intuition When You Have A Baby

June 12, 2020 by Alison Leave a Comment

Becoming a parent will be one of the most scary, exciting, and joyous times of your life. However, having children often emphasizes the need to listen to your intuition. You will have many people around you telling you how you ‘should’ be doing things, but everybody is different. The best thing you can do is […]

Filed Under: Family, Helpful Hints, Kids Tagged With: Baby, conceiving, parenting, starting a family

Fun Activities for Creative Kids – Inside and Out

May 3, 2020 by Alison Leave a Comment

There are plenty of fun and creative ways you can keep your little ones entertained this summer. Get them out in the yard learning about nature, and planting vegetables. If they’re more of an artistic type, maybe it’s time to move on from finger painting, and get them inspired by real artists. There are tonnes […]

Filed Under: DIY, Entertainment, Family Tagged With: crafts, parenting, quarentine

Being Better Parents: Three Priorities We Need To Make

April 13, 2020 by Alison Leave a Comment

Being a better parent is, for many of us, about looking at our children and seeing what we can do to make them happier. But there is a fundamental flaw in this approach. While we all want the best for our children, this can be to the detriment of our health and happiness. Ultimately, your […]

Filed Under: Family, Helpful Hints, Kids Tagged With: parenting

What You Should Know About Keeping Your Kids Healthy

January 28, 2020 by Alison Leave a Comment

While you’re kids are young, you’re teaching them things that they will carry with them to adulthood. This is why it’s so important you teach them the right lessons – as well as show them how they should be behaving with your own actions, as this will make a difference whether they know it or […]

Filed Under: Family, Healthy Living, Helpful Hints, Kids Tagged With: exercise, healthy habits, parenting

A Quick Guide To Raising Your Kids To Stand Up For Themselves

November 30, 2019 by Alison Leave a Comment

Raising your kids to stand up for themselves doesn’t mean raising them to be bullies or mean to other kids. It simply means raising them to not be pushovers – so that they can articulate what it is they want to do and what it is they don’t want to do without being swayed. There’s […]

Filed Under: Family, Kids, Psychology Tagged With: parenting, Tweens

What To Expect When Your Kid Hits Puberty

November 20, 2019 by Alison Leave a Comment

FFFUUUUNNNN let me tell you. Do you remember going to the stores to buy all the baby books that you could get your hands on? There’s one out there called “What To Expect When You’re Expecting”, and it’s a book that a lot of mothers are eager to read – and why not? It talks […]

Filed Under: Family, Helpful Hints, Humor, Kids Tagged With: growing up, parenting, puberty, teenagers, Teens

Protecting Your Family Without Coddling Them

November 6, 2019 by Alison Leave a Comment

Protective versus over-protective. It’s a fine line isn’t it? Being a parent is about making sure your family, from partner to kids to pets, are protected at all times. You want to help guide them through life, offer advice, and provide support whenever and wherever they need it.  However, as important as this is, there […]

Filed Under: Family, Helpful Hints, Kids Tagged With: marriage, parenting

Positive Parenting Tips To Help You With Your Teen

October 25, 2019 by Alison Leave a Comment

Raising a teenager isn’t easy. You don’t need us to tell you that if you are raising a teen of your own.  My teen son is amazing and infuriating, sometimes all at the same time. Mamas I know you get me on that. I would give my life for you but I also want to […]

Filed Under: Family, Kids Tagged With: parenting, Tweens

Sixteen Ways To Feel More Stylish As A Busy Mother

September 2, 2019 by Alison Leave a Comment

Are you one busy mother?

Filed Under: Family, Helpful Hints, Kids Tagged With: life hack, parenting, time saving tips

Appetizer or Meal? I Can’t Decide…

August 4, 2019 by Alison Leave a Comment

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@TysonBrand Chicken chips are great for entertaining, pretty awesome for an easy dinner option and absolutely perfect for keeping the kids going between practices! @Walmart #ad #appetizers #dinner #simplesolutions #winning #AnytizersChikenChips @SoFabFood

Filed Under: Family, Product Reviews, Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, chiken, cooking, food, parenting

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My name is Alison. My favorite color is glitter. I love tattoos and finding ways to simplify life. Life with my husband, two children, five dogs, three cats, and lots of miniature horses is never boring but I still find the time to advocate for brands that I love and share my life, helpful hints, and a laugh or two with my amazing fans! Read More…

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