Here is the complete easy and fun guide to kids birthday party planning, whether you're doing it at home or at a venue. There are plenty of fun and inexpensive children's birthday party ideas here. Rest assured you don't need to spend a ton of money or time to host a great birthday party for your child.
Read moreToday I’m going to talk about kids sandals. For a while, we used to buy whatever was cheapest at Walmart or Target. But the soles felt hard as a board – not comfy for little feet, and also, I noticed those sandals typically didn’t handle getting wet very well. Then they’d take ages to dry. Ugh.
Then I discovered a very nice all-purpose children’s sandal: it looks like an everyday sandal, yet it can handle getting wet without feeling uncomfortable or soggy, plus it dries super-fast. Find out more about this sandal and why we buy it every year.
Read moreKids summer activities – 23 free or cheap summer ideas to do with kids
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Looking for cheap or free things to do in summer with your kids? You're in the right place! Here are some fun summer activities for boys and girls of all ages. No more wondering what to do with the kids this summer!
Read moreSchool readiness skills your child needs for kindergarten
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This is the practical mom-to-mom list of school readiness skills. Some people will try to give you such a long list of readiness skills that I can pretty much guarantee that no child in your kid’s kindergarten class will possibly have managed to master it all. Here is the parent-approved list of skills your child needs for kindergarten, with explanations of why each skill is needed.
Read moreHomemade Laundry Detergent: The guide to how much it will save you
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Can you really save money by making your own homemade laundry detergent? If so, how much cheaper is it over the course of a year? Find out here!
Read moreNews: Naartjie clothing not reopening in USA – the details in brief
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Naartjie kids clothing closed its US online store in 2016 and will not be reopening. Here are answers about why this is happening and what options you have available.
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