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12 Children’s Books Guaranteed To Help A Picky Eater

October 14, 2019 Kristy Richardson 5 Comments

Book covers for four children's books

Looking for a great book to help your picky eater? One of the ways you can help your picky eater as a parent is to talk about food at times other than mealtime when things are a bit more mellow and no one is furstrated or hangry. Check out some of my favorite books for […]

Family parenting, picky eating

11 Best Snacks For Kids At Costco

August 15, 2019 Kristy Richardson Leave a Comment

A bow of sweet potato crackers, a bag of pretzels, cheese and hummus cups

If you need snacks for kids, Costco is a great place to stock up on quality and even healthy snacks. These snack ideas for back to school in lunchboxes, afterschool, family road trips and just for busy days! Stock up your pantry, these are the deals on snacks for kids you want to look for […]

Family, Snacks lunchbox, picky eater, picky eating, snacks

First Day Of School Teacher Gift (Super Fast!)

June 28, 2019 Kristy Richardson Leave a Comment

Markers tied to a gift tag next to more school supplies

First day of school teacher gifts are a quick way to start the year off fresh and let teachers know you appreciate the work they do right from the start. This super easy DIY dry erase marker gift is a great way to say thanks (even if it’s the night before!). It would be a […]

Crafts, Family back to school, gift, kids crafts

DIY Magic Sidewalk Chalk Paint Recipe (Washable!)

June 19, 2019 Kristy Richardson 2 Comments

Colorful kid's chalk drawings, a paintbrush and spoon,  and homemade chalk paint in a muffin pan

This super easy homemade sidewalk chalk paint recipe is totally fun for the kids to both make and paint. Use cornstarch and let the kids mix up their own colors and paint the whole driveway! This recipe for this sidewalk chalk paint is super fast to make plus the paint is both nontoxic and washable. […]

Family kids crafts, party, summer

9 Healthy School Lunch Ideas For Kids

June 4, 2019 Kristy Richardson 2 Comments

A kid's bento lunchbox full of yogurt, raspberries, blueberries, cucumbers, granola and bunny crackers

Need healthy school lunch ideas for kids that they will eat can be easy when you have a few ideas in your back pocket. Head back to school with fun lunches all of your kid’s friends will want. You’ll find both cold and warm ideas for easy lunch boxes even a picky eater will love. […]

Family, Lunchboxes Blueberry Recipes, healthy kids, lunchbox, parenting, picky eater, picky eating, Strawberry Recipes

Know a Picky Eater Who Hates Onions? This ONE Trick Changed Things!

April 8, 2019 Kristy Richardson 1 Comment

A child holding onions from the ground.

Onions are a food that a lot of kids who are picky eaters have challenges eating.  Crunchy, slightly acidic, tangy, onions have a flavor that is strong! For that matter a lot of adults who are picky eaters really hate onions. As a parent can be super frustrating, as onions flavor so many recipes. But using […]

Family healthy kids, picky eater, picky eating

13 Life Skills To Teach Kids While Grocery Shopping

March 21, 2019 Kristy Richardson 2 Comments

A mom stands holding a grocery basket full of fruits and vegetables, we only see her legs and the basket.

Going grocery store shopping with kids can be no joke, especially when they start asking for everything in every aisle. Teaching kids life skills while also setting some simple ground rules can help make your shopping trips much smoother for you and for them. Keep your sanity with these positive parenting tips to help make […]

Family parenting

4 Easy Ways To Make Lunchbox Sandwiches Fun With The Lunch Punch

February 28, 2019 Kristy Richardson 2 Comments

A child's bento lunchbox full of food including a sandwich shaped like a unicorn and a unicorn cookie cutter.

Looking for a great way to make sandwiches fun in your kid’s lunch box?? The Lunch Punch is a quick and easy way to change your child’s sandwich into something magical and fun! My daughter always enjoys finding one in her lunchbox. It can be a great way to celebrate a birthday, help a picky eater, […]

Family, Lunchboxes birthday party, gift, lunchbox, picky eater, picky eating

How To Potty Train Kids Without Losing Your Mind

November 15, 2018 Kristy Richardson Leave a Comment

A small boy sitting on a potty

Learning how to potty train kids is no joke. It can involve lots, of time, patience, rewards and genuinely losing your mind. Using a potty training system like this not only help keep you calm when you’re going through potty training, it can give you a plan you actually look forward to. This system will help you to […]

Family parenting

Rainbow DIY Melted Crayon Art Canvas Gift That Is So Cute It Will Make Them Cry!

October 2, 2018 Kristy Richardson 2 Comments

Child's melted crayon art melting over a picture of a child holding an unbrella

I feel like the most loved mama in the world when my husband made this adorable DIY rainbow melted crayon art on canvas.  It was such a thoughtful gift from my daughter for my birthday and I about cried happy tears when I saw it. This would be a great gift for Christmas, Mother’s Day […]

Crafts, Family gift, parenting

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