After my last post on why fathers are not involved in the PTA, I want to help explain how the PTA can get more fathers involved. We don’t want fathers to be statue members. Those being members who just sign up and come periodically, if at all, and when they do they just sit quietly …
The Rockstar Guide To An Awesome Family Staycation
I know money is tight these days with the cost of food, gas, and just daily life when you have kids. Plus, someone is always getting sick, or hurt. We have been feeling the strain of inflation in our house as well. With 3 kids the cost is x3 on everything and they’re getting older …
Why More Fathers Are Not Part of the Parent Teacher Association PTA
With a new school year just around the corner I know the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) will be looking for volunteers once again. Last year one of the mothers in the PTA was questioning why more fathers are not involved in the PTA. So as someone who analysis things for a living I had to look …
Making Family Movie Night Dinner As Exciting As The Movie
As parents, we all understand the importance of quality time with our children. Family movie night has been our family ritual of quality time together for the last year. We usually have pizza, breadsticks, popcorn, and a treat like ice cream, shaved ice, or cotton candy while watching a movie… Usually a Disney Movie. The …
Easy BBQ Chicken Nachos
This recipe for BBQ chicken nachos is easy to make and one of my family’s favorite. It’s easy to adjust to your families liking as well. If they prefer fresh cut tomato’s instead of salsa just add them after you take them out of the oven just before serving. On a night when you are …
35+ Easter Egg Filler Ideas – Some Candy, All Awesome
I love a good Easter egg hunt. Hiding those plastic Easter eggs, I mean the Easter bunny hiding all those eggs, all through the living room to see if the kids can find them all is so much fun. We’ve done so good at it we’ve even hid them where we can’t find them. Nothing …
The 30 Best Easter Basket Ideas for Toddlers – With Tips
With Easter season right around the corner, what to put in kids’ Easter baskets is one question we always ask. For parents, Easter starts way in advance with working with your spouse to figure out what to get each kid. You have to game plan the filling of the eggs and any additional stuff you …
What Grade Is A 10 Year Old In? A USA Grade By Age Guide
Are you curious about what grade your kids will be in at 10-years-old? Let’s break it down, assuming they started their academic journey at 5 years of age if they are 5 on or before September 1st. Which according to the National Center for Education Statistics is the typical starting age depending on location and school district. …
Easy DIY Valentines Craft and Activity Ideas For A Baby
With Valentines Day right around the corner, I figured where my wife and I love doing crafty stuff you might be the same. I know we always look at the last minute on what to create this year and these are the top of our list of ones we either have done or want to …
The Best 8 Affordable Gifts For Baby’s First Valentine’s Day
With the day of love, February 14th, just around the corner it’s always hard as a new parent to know what to get your little valentine for their first Valentine’s Day. However, finding the perfect valentine’s day gift doesn’t have to be hard if you know what to look for. I’ve been through this 3 …