Parenting Tips Archives – Page 4 of 9 – Pick-Ease

At 3 and 4 years old, my boys are at the age where they are able to understand the concept of board games and card games. We already had a few classic games on hand – Chutes and Ladders, Don’t Break The Ice, Hungry Hungry Hippo – but Santa was kind enough to add to our collection. My boys have been excitedly playing these games together, over and over, ever since Christmas! Here is my list of 10 Awesome Games For Preschoolers, along with the links where you can buy them: Read More

Christmas gifts kids can make are the best gifts to receive. My boys and I spent the last couple of weeks making gifts for our family members. We had so much fun and my boys were so proud of their little masterpieces. Here are some of the gifts we made, along with instructions on how you can make them with your little ones! Read More

A friend of mine recently made the following comment on Facebook – “In my day we didn’t need an Elf on the Shelf to behave. We just behaved.” There are so many mixed feelings about The Elf On The Shelf but I want it to be know that our elf isn’t in our home to make my children behave. He’s in our home to make my children laugh. These silly Elf On The Shelf Ideas start our days off with giggles. My boys excitedly run out of their bedroom every morning to see what Chippy has gotten himself into, and the sound of their laughter is the reason why I will continue this fun Christmas tradition! Read More

As a kid, my Christmas stocking was always filled with candy, which I loved of course. For my boys though, I try to find things other than candy to put in their stockings. I’ve put together a list of all my favorite Stocking Stuffer Ideas For Kids, and the types of things I put in my boys’ stockings every year. Read More

Many families welcome their Christmas elves back into their home on Thanksgiving day. The first few nights of moving your elf around the house are pretty easy but when you run out of simple spots to place him, it’s time to get creative. I’m here to give you some fun Elf On The Shelf Ideas that I used last year. Read More

When it comes to meatloaf and kids, they will either love it or hate it. By turning a plan meatloaf recipe into fun meatloaf cupcakes, you’re sure to please even the pickiest of eaters!