• Top Tips for Settling into a New Family Home

    Houses

    The stress and upheaval of moving can seem never-ending at the time. You’ve got so much to do in a limited time frame, and so much to think about. What to pack, where to put it, selling the house itself, getting transport, whether you are moving across town or abroad – and all of the rest! But what about when the mania stops, and you’re left with the quietness of a new family home? Living in a completely new space located in a new area can seem overwhelming for the whole family – especially if you’ve had to change jobs or schools. However, there are a few things you can…

  • What Should You Do If Your Child Is Acting Out At School?

    Child Is Acting Out Angry child

    Every parent dreads getting a phone call from the school to say that their child has been in trouble for something. Unfortunately, it’s something that most parents have to deal with at least once because all kids make mistakes sometimes. But what happens if it starts to become a regular occurrence, and your child is acting out at school all of the time? It’s a very difficult situation because once a child has a reputation for acting out, it’s a hard cycle to break. The teachers will always see them as a troublemaker and even if they’re trying to be good, small slip ups will be punished more severely. They…

  • LOL! Pikimi Pops! Pikmi’s Thank you @BullsiToys

    Slap Sticks

    Well, that couldn’t have been harder if I tried!! I wanted to film a Pikimi Pops and LOL Doll video. I wanted to create a cute unboxing video with Alice (8) in California. The Non (not 8!) in Idaho. Alice has a social schedule that would make The Rock look like a lazy bump. (BTW if you don’t follow The Rock on Instagram you are SOOOOO missing out!) Number one. I had no idea what I was doing! At one point I had a camera, laptop, cell phone and iPad all videotaping something. Alice kept saying “Non do you want to wait and call me back?” Noooooooooo I got this!!…

  • Do You Know What You’re Dealing With In The 3rd Trimester?

    Third Trimester pregnant woman's belly

    You’re into the 3rd trimester, the final leg of your pregnancy, are you ready for the biggest tests? This is when you will be nearing the end date after 9 long months and so, you need to take on the toughest challenges and pass the tests to have a safe birth. It’s going to be tiring, stressful, full of moments where you panic and don’t know what you’re doing. You’re going to be lost at times and trying to figure out what to do when you’re faced with multiple struggles one after the other. But, really it’s not going to be that bad at all. Pregnancy is far too blown…

  • Don’t Be Alarmed!!

    Acrylic mold tests

    I don’t be alarmed, but MY CRAFT room is clean and organized. I EVEN sorted my vinyls!! WHAT?!!? Yup, yup. I also realized I have more vinyl than Michael’s Craft Store does. Oh-Oh! I guess I’ll have to make more t-shirts! Please LORD do not let Alice grow out of funny, cute, glittery t-shirts anytime soon!! PLEASE! I’ve also added Resin pouring to my list of things I always wanted to try and never did. Here is what I have learned. Ummmm bubbles are NOT easy to get rid of!! Stir too fast. BUBBLES. Pour too fast. BUBBLES. LOOK at the resin as it dries. BUBBLES. So I will be…