Fingerprint Flower Vase – Mother’s Day...

If you know children, you know most love to get their hands messy. They also love to pick wild flowers and weeds to share with those they love. Why not let them to be crafty for Mother’s Day by allowing them to create a fingerprint flower vase to give to Mom or Grandma this year? Toddlers and young children may see Mom, Dad, or their brothers and sisters enjoying crafts. They may wonder why they don’t get to...

Create a Mother’s Day Certificate for Mom Th...

Moms love gifts that come from their children’s hands as well as their hearts. This year your children may want to create a Mother’s Day certificate and poem. It will be something that any mother would cherish, no matter what the age of the children. If your family is like most, you may have given gifts like flowers, candy, or a nice meal out. Mom isn’t going to complain about any of these gifts, but she...

Frugal Mother’s Day Gift Ideas...

We all want to celebrate and honor our moms on Mother’s Day, but you may be stumped for frugal Mother’s Day gift ideas this year. Giving Mother’s Day gifts doesn’t have to break your budget if you use one of these ideas. Many restaurants offer discounts for mothers on Mother’s Day; some even allow moms to eat for free. You can check your local newspaper to see if there are any local restaurants...

When to See a Pediatrician about Night-Time Bedwet...

You know your toddler is going to have some accidents at night, especially when they’re being potty trained. You don’t expect the problem to continue once they remain dry during the day. But what if your child is still having accidents at night, and they’re well past potty training. Do you know when to see a pediatrician about night-time bedwetting? Nocturnal enuresis – or bedwetting – is a...

Anna Jarvis – the “Creator” of M...

Moms in the United States have been honored on Mother’s Day for over 100 years thanks to the efforts of Anna Jarvis, considered to be the “creator” of Mother’s Day. However, the holiday in the United States isn’t actually the invention of Anna Jarvis. Julia Ward Howe first established Mother’s Day in 1870 but it didn’t really catch on. Enter Anna Jarvis and her attempt to honor her...

How to Make an Always Treasured Mother’s Day...

Most moms love flowers, and all love photos of their families. Why not combine those two ideas to give her flowers that will never die and feature cherished photos of her children? These Mother’s Day photo flowers are sure to make Mom’s big day extra special. Even small children can make them with a little help with the cutting. Supplies Construction paper, colored card stock or patterned scrapbook paper Glue or...

Have Fun Making a Birthday Pinata...

Pi?atas are all the rage at kids’ birthday parties. There’s just something about getting blindfolded, trying to hit a brightly colored object with a stick, and picking up the candy that falls when someone succeeds that young people (and the young at heart) love. Pi?atas have become must-haves for birthday celebrations, but unfortunately they’re not cheap. But did you know that pi?atas are really easy and fun...

What Is a Lactation Consultant and How Do I Find O...

Breastfeeding, most new moms think, should come naturally. After all, that’s what breasts are for, right? But breastfeeding doesn’t always come easily for new moms, especially if they’ve never been around other moms who’ve breastfed. New moms may wonder, “What is a lactation consultant and how do I find one?” You’re in luck! Lactation consultants aren’t elusive; in fact, they...