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Fun, Stress-Free, and Sane Holidays for Boy Moms

Kara — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The holidays are a magical time, but as a mom of boys, you might find that prepping for the season comes with its own set of challenges and joys. From managing boundless energy to tailoring activities that match their interests, the key is finding balance – a fun and laughter-filled holiday without the stress-free forContinue Reading

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Everyday Strategies to Support Men’s Mental Health

Kara — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Men’s mental health is a topic that often goes under the rug, overshadowed by long-standing societal expectations that tell men to “stay tough” by handling their struggles in silence. While society has made significant improvements in promoting mental well-being, the unique challenges faced by men and boys still remain overlooked – many continue to feelContinue Reading

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Keeping Your Teen Boy Grounded During the Holiday Season

Kara — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000

As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of school projects, family gatherings, and holiday festivities. While it’s a magical time for teenage boys, it can also be a season of stress. Specifically, balancing school, social events, and family expectations can lead to anxiety and overwhelm. Sometimes, it’s easyContinue Reading

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3 Simple Ways To Build Your Son’s Confidence

Kara — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 09:57:47 +0000

We all know that raising boys comes with its own set of adventures and challenges, and one of the greatest gifts we can give them is a rock-solid foundation of self-assurance. In this blog post, I’m thrilled to share some practical tips on how we can actively nurture our boys’ confidence. We all want toContinue Reading

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5 Meaningful Ways to Build a Rock-Solid Relationship with your Son

Kara — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 20:37:29 +0000

If there is one thing I want more than anything, it is a good relationship with my sons. As my kids get older, there are some things I’m doing now to build that rock-solid relationship with my boys. Here are several meaningful ways you can do the same! 5 Meaningful Ways to Build a Rock-SolidContinue Reading

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The Ultimate List of Mother and Son Date Ideas

Kara — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:45:50 +0000

They say “don’t blink”. I don’t know who “they” are, but I’m starting to understand what they are saying. Each day I blink and then my baby is suddenly 12! Or I blink and another kid is getting is driver’s license (How did that happen?) Next time I blink my oldest two have left orContinue Reading

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How to Make Camping with Kids Easy and Stress-Free Using Camping Printable Checklists and Activities

Kara — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 16:34:56 +0000

Planning to go camping with kids can either bring excitement …or complete dread! Let’s face it, camping with kids is not always a walk in the park! And my four boys are always asking if we can go camping. How to Make Camping with Kids Easy and Stress-Free “Can we go camping?” Those words oftenContinue Reading

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How to Potty Train a Boy (From a Mom Who’s Done it FOUR Times!)

Kara — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:33:34 +0000

[fusion_text] [/fusion_text][fusion_text]I can’t even begin to count how many times people have asked me how to potty train a boy. When I tell them how easy it was to potty train my boys, they want to know all of my “secrets.” How to Potty Train a Boy I’ve potty trained 4 boys, so I mustContinue Reading

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15 Resolutions Every Mom Should Make

Kara — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 04:41:02 +0000

It’s that time of year again. We reflect on the year past and resolve to do things differently in the year to come. This year, why not try some of these Resolutions That Every Mom Should Make. 15 Resolutions Every Mom Should Make For most of us it is the same thing every year. AContinue Reading

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Calm Back-to-School Jitters and Get Kids Excited for School with These Tips

Kara — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 18:56:26 +0000

Back-to-school time can be a time of a lot of excitement but also a lot of nerves! These tips to calm back-to-school jitters will help your child get excited for the first day! Calm Back-to-School Jitters With These Tips My boys always seems to have a mix of both. They will be excited to seeContinue Reading

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15 Things I Want My Son To Know Before Starting Middle School

Kara — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 12:00:34 +0000

The day finally came and I wasn’t ready. My oldest “graduated” from 5th Grade and will be moved on to Middle School. Middle school! Those awkward, confusing, trying-to-find-out-who-I-am years of Middle School. I remember those years too vividly and it was not all good. So as my son started this new chapter in his life and I learnedContinue Reading

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7 Proven Ways to Get Your Son to Listen Without Yelling

Kara — Mon, 06 May 2019 08:44:57 +0000

Do you ever feel like you can’t get your son to do ANYTHING unless you yell? Every mom has moments of complete exhaustion where it seems as though no one can hear her unless she turns into a screaming crazy person. Trust me, I have been there! Here are some proven ways to get yourContinue Reading

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The Invisible Mom – What You Are Building When No One Sees

Kara — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 04:10:06 +0000

Do you ever feel like an invisible mom? As though the things you do and the efforts you make as a mother go unnoticed? Today I share my experiences as well as a beautiful message from Nicole Johnson about what you are really building when no one sees. (I originally posted this as one ofContinue Reading

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25 Genius LEGO Storage Ideas

Kara — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 04:28:34 +0000

If you have kids, there is a good chance you have LEGO. And if you have LEGO, then there is a good chance that you have become frustrated with how to organize all of the pieces and store them when not in use! And we’ve all experienced how painful it is to STEP on aContinue Reading

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My Best Advice for New Mothers from a Mom of Four Boys

Kara — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 16:27:56 +0000

Motherhood is one of those jobs that you can never be fully prepared for. You can read every parenting book out there, take every prenatal class available to you, and still, when your first baby is placed in your arms, all of that knowledge goes out the window. Everything you learn will be based on-the-jobContinue Reading

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How to Teach Kids to Read in 4 weeks

Kara — Sat, 26 May 2018 00:01:11 +0000

[fusion_text]Reading opens up a completely different world to our kids. I have always taught my kids to read at home and when I heard there was a way to teach kids to read in 4 weeks, I knew I wanted to give it a try. Today I’m sharing some tips on how to teach kidsContinue Reading

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Social Media Safety Tips Every Parent Should Know

Kara — Thu, 03 May 2018 16:02:25 +0000

Today I’m partnering with Websafety to share some social media safety tips that every parent should be aware of. Social Media Safety Tips Last night my husband and I attended an eye-opening seminar that discussed some of the dangers that social media can bring into our kid’s lives. To be honest, it made me thinkContinue Reading

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Build a Strong Relationship With Your Son Using a Mother Son Journal

Kara — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 04:36:02 +0000

Do you ever get tired of trying to get your boys to open up and tell you about their day? Or do you wonder, like most good moms of boys I know, if they are learning the type of communication skills that they will need to be successful? Maybe you just want to build aContinue Reading

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25 of the Best Books for Teen Boys

Kara — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 22:56:48 +0000

If you have a teenage boy, you know that getting them to read might be a bit of a challenge. Or…in some cases like that of my tween, they might read books faster than you can keep up with. Everynight I have to basically take my son’s books away and make him go to sleep.Continue Reading

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Tips to Teach Your Son to Talk Through Disagreements

Kara — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 18:37:41 +0000

How much of the day do your boys spend fighting? It’s nerve wracking isn’t it? You just want them to learn how to talk through their disagreements and not just fight. Sibling rivalry is REAL, especially between boys. It is possible to teach your boys how to talk through their disagreements. Teaching Your Boys toContinue Reading

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25 Spring Break Ideas for Kids

Kara — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 02:05:47 +0000

Spring break is coming! Some people may be excited for the break and some may be wondering what we will do to entertain the kids all week. If you don’t have any big plans, here are some Spring Break ideas for Kids that are fun and inexpensive. We are pretty lucky here because our weather is pretty muchContinue Reading

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Printable Lunch Box Notes Kids Will Love

Kara — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:15:14 +0000

[fusion_text]Who says you can only show love to your kids or family at Valentine’s Day? Let your kids know how cool you think they are all year round with these printable lunch box notes kids will love! Printable Lunch Box Notes Kids Will Love Last night I walked in on a scene that I haven’tContinue Reading

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10 Ways to Bond With Your Son

Kara — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 04:52:40 +0000

Building a strong relationship with our children is so important. Here are 10 ways to bond with your son that will help you stay close as he gets older. 10 Ways to Bond With Your Son It has been over 14 years since I became a mom of boys. When I only had one or maybeContinue Reading

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One Simple Way to Avoid Meltdowns at the Grocery Store

Kara — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 22:53:09 +0000

This post is sponsored by Walmart. All opinions are my own. We’ve all been there. We think we’ve got this parenting thing all under control and for a brief moment we have a lapse of judgement and think it will be “fun” to take the littles to the store. Or at least we think itContinue Reading

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Football Printable Chore Charts for Kids

Kara — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 22:58:57 +0000

Football season is here and even though my boys don’t play football, they follow their favorite teams very closely. And with the big game coming up soon, I thought I would create a little bit of motivation for them to help me get the house clean, but in a fun way. These football printable choreContinue Reading

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Cold and Flu Season Survival Tips for Kids

Kara — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 20:55:20 +0000

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Vicks Humidifiers. The opinions and text are all mine. Sniffles…coughs…sneezing! It must be cold and flu season. There are few things worse than seeing your kids sick but not being able to help them feel better. These cold and flu season survival tips forContinue Reading

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Things Moms of ALL Boys Want You To Know

Kara — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 00:25:40 +0000

I’ve been an all-boy mom now for over 14 years and now that my youngest son is going on 6 years old, it is very clear to me and should be pretty clear to those who know me, that 4 kids was and is my limit! Done! Enough is enough. Baby factory is closed. ButContinue Reading

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My Radio Flyer Adventure Book

Kara — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 04:03:25 +0000

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Radio Flyer. The opinions and text are all mine. When my oldest son turned one, my grandma gave him a Radio Flyer wagon. Since that time, that wagon has carried all four of my boys on countless adventures and created some of their bestContinue Reading

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5 Tips for Keeping Marriage Fun After Having Kids

Kara — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 20:22:23 +0000

My husband and I recently celebrated 17 years of marriage! That doesn’t seem possible. And in those 17 years we have brought 4 amazing boys into our family. Those boys keep us busy! It can be very easy to focus on everything they have going on and forget to take time to keep our marriageContinue Reading

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Family, Food and Fun at Chuck E. Cheese’s

Kara — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 20:23:14 +0000

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Chuck E. Cheese’s. The opinions and text are all mine. The past 2 months have been really heavy for my kids. Moving. New Schools. New kids. Unexpected family situations. They needed a break and Chuck E. Cheese’s was calling our name! Family, Food andContinue Reading

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Teaching Teens Money Management Skills

Kara — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 12:59:25 +0000

“This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Greenlight, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #GreenPMG http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV” The teenage years seem to sneak up when you’re least expecting it. I’ve now had a teen for almost a year and I’m realizing just howContinue Reading

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5 Tips to Keep Kids Safe Online

Kara — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 05:43:19 +0000

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. [fusion_text]We live in an online world and even if we don’t like it, our kids are going to be spending time online and in front of electronic devices. Many schools evenContinue Reading

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Got Boys? Mom of Boys Shirts You Will LOVE

Kara — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 05:37:03 +0000

If you are a mom of boys, you know that raising boys isn’t for the weak! Those little mud-makers push us to the brink of insanity, yet we wouldn’t change being their mom for the world! I love being a mom of boys and if you do to, here are some Mom of Boys Shirts youContinue Reading

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7 Ways to Build Confidence in Your Teenage Son

Kara — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 22:56:18 +0000

The teenage years are fun, difficult, and a bit scary for our sons, but here are a few things we can do to set them up with the confidence they need to find success throughout their life. 7 Ways to Build Confidence in Your Teenage Son Give Him Responsibility Your son’s confidence will grow asContinue Reading

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25 Cool Back to School Supplies for Boys

Kara — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 17:30:26 +0000

Today I’m sharing 25 must-have, super-cool Back to School supplies for Boys. The summer is going too fast and soon school will be back in session so check out these really cool finds that your boys will love. School Supplies for Boys Affiliate links added for your convenience Summer will be winding down soon andContinue Reading

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Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know about Potty Training a Boy!

Kara — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 21:54:01 +0000

As a mom of four boys, the most common questions I get is “how did you potty train them?” Potty training is hard, but someone has to do it. Here is a guide to everything you’ve ever wanted to know about potty training a boy. Everything You Need to Know About Potty Training a BoyContinue Reading

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8 Reasons Your Growing Teenage Son Still Needs You

Kara — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 21:48:39 +0000

Raging hormones, mood swings, and don’t hug me or kiss me in public all tell you to stay clear of your teenage son. Though it may seem like your teenage son doesn’t need you, but the teenage years your son needs you more than ever. Here are 8 reasons your growing teenage son still needsContinue Reading

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7 Hacks Every Mom of Boys Needs in Her Life

Kara — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 21:42:20 +0000

When you’re a mom of boys, they mean everything to you. However, no mom of boys can get off easy. It takes a lot of time and energy to raise boys. I’m sure every mom of boys that is reading this right now can agree to that. If you’re a mom to boys, you needContinue Reading

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Baby Teething Remedies that Actually Work (According to Moms!)

Kara — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 06:59:47 +0000

Teething is the worst! Baby is miserable. Mommy just wants to help (and get some sleep) but it can be hard to know what to do. Here are some baby teething remedies that actually work. Baby Teething Remedies that Actually Work Unfortunately, teething is the “one thing” every parent is guaranteed to go through. AllContinue Reading

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Tips for Spending One-on-One Time with Your Son

Kara — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 06:33:50 +0000

Whether you have multiple sons or one son, finding time to spend alone with them is hard. I love these tips for spending one-on-one time with your son! Tips for Spending One-on-One Time with Your Son The days are so busy! I made a commitment early on to try to find time to spend alone withContinue Reading

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Tricks that WORK to Get Kids to STOP Whining

Kara — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 01:32:51 +0000

Whining is the worst! However, if you have kids, you will have to listen to whining from time to time. While it’s never fun, it’s just part of the role of parenting. Although I have raised four boys and mine are getting older, I have used a few of these tricks that WORK to getContinue Reading

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25 Ways to Get Out of a Rut: Motivation for Moms

Kara — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 04:06:55 +0000

Let’s just put this out there, Motherhood is EXHAUSTING! Whether your are a mom to one or 10, there are always days where we have given so much that our energy and drive is completely gone. The daily mundane tasks that go into taking care of kids and a home can leave us feeling on empty.Continue Reading

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Favorite Bedtime Stories for Boys

Kara — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 08:03:54 +0000

Reading bedtime stories has always been a part of our nightly routine. Even when my boys were tiny we would take time to look at picture books and now that they are older, they love books! My youngest is quickly out-growing my lap, which makes me sad, but we still read bedtime stories every night.Continue Reading

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15 Ways to Embrace Being a Mom of All Boys

Kara — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 05:41:21 +0000

The day I became a mom was one of the happiest (and most terrifying) days of my life. That sweet little boy grew up before my eyes and was followed by a baby brother…and then another…and then ANOTHER! 4 boys! How on earth did I become a mom to 4 boys? My entire life IContinue Reading

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10 Simple Service Projects for Families

Kara — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 02:49:06 +0000

This post was sponsored by Johnson & Johnson as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Christmastime is a wonderful time to teach children about service. There is a wonderful spirit in the air during the Christmas season and many people are looking forContinue Reading

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Mom of ALL Boys BINGO

Kara — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 20:51:07 +0000

Are you a mom of all boys? What is the craziest thing someone has said to you? See if you can get BINGO with our Mom of ALL Boys BINGO card below. Mom of ALL Boys BINGO I remember when I found out I was having my first boy. I had known, or at leastContinue Reading

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Career Exploration for Teens: What Should I Be When I Grow Up?

Kara — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 00:38:24 +0000

This post is sponsored by Kronos. All opinions are my own. I just can’t believe that I am now officially a mom of a teenager! I can’t possibly be THAT old, right? Now I have a son who is in middle school is talking about college and what he wants to do when he growsContinue Reading

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Resources to Help Treat Anxiety in Children

Kara — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 20:28:03 +0000

Things were great at school, until one day things changed. In the middle of 2nd grade, my straight-A, brilliant little boy started begging me not to send him to school. Begging, pleading, crying, sobbing…It was heartbreaking. He had always loved school and had done really well. But I found myself in a situation that I hadContinue Reading

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Back to School Early Years Bundle

Kara — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 01:13:54 +0000

Back t0 school time is quickly approaching! And I am very excited to share this great resource with you. If you have little ones in your care this Back to School Early Years Bundle has some amazing ebooks, educational printable packs and more resources at a fraction of the original cost. Back to School Early YearsContinue Reading

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Remove Stains From Clothes: Everything You NEED to Know

Kara — Thu, 26 May 2016 19:04:22 +0000

I have boys. Lots of boys, which means we have a lot of dirty clothes. And unfortunately, a lot of the time those clothes get stained while my boys are out adventuring. When my boys walk in with stains on their clothes my heart sinks. Not because I’m mad, but because I know that stainsContinue Reading

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Speakaboos: Reading App For Kids

Kara — Wed, 18 May 2016 03:49:20 +0000

This post is sponsored by Speakaboos. All opinions are my own. When I was young my grandma would give us books for every birthday and Christmas and on several occasions in between. She continued that tradition with my boys until she passed away. Books are a huge part of our life and I started readingContinue Reading

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Baby Proofing Checklist

Kara — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 18:53:22 +0000

Once you have a mobile baby, everything changes for you. Things that seemed very innocent, are suddenly hazards to your child as they beging to explore the world. You can read my list of 25 Baby Proofing Hazards You May Have Forgotten and print out this Baby Proofing Checklist for a quick reference. Baby Proofing ChecklistContinue Reading

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25 Baby Proofing Hazards You May Have Forgotten

Kara — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 06:51:40 +0000

When it comes to our curious babies we can never be too cautious. These 25 Baby Proofing hazards may be things that you have forgotten. 25 Baby Proofing Tips I still remember the day that it happened! That day that I had been hoping to put off for as long as possible came in theContinue Reading

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Things I Wish I Had Known Before Having Kids

Kara — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 20:20:56 +0000

I’ve been a mom for what feels like a long time now. It’s hard to look back at the time when my first son was born and even remember what that time was like. I know I was completely clueless! But I loved that little boy with a love I didn’t know existed. Looking back,Continue Reading

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Early Reader Book Sets Your Child Will Love

Kara — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 06:50:07 +0000

I started reading to my children as soon as they were born. We would look at colorful books with animals, shapes and textures, and reading time before bed has always been a fun bonding time for me with my boys. So naturally, they each got to an age where they wanted to read by themselvesContinue Reading

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Ideas for Organizing Toys

Kara — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 18:40:06 +0000

Do you ever feel as though toys are taking over your house? Having a home full of boys means my house can be in complete chaos in the toy department. Honestly, it’s one of the hardest things to deal with. I’m always looking for ideas for organizing toys. I could scoop up all of theContinue Reading

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The Best Thing About Raising a Boy

Kara — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 01:31:39 +0000

After having four boys, I’ve learned to accept the fact that this life will be crazy…and…awesome…and a bit more crazy. Raising boys can be an incredible experience and one thing that I’ve learned is that boys absolutely love their mama! The Best Thing About Raising a Boy is… My boys adore me and that is theContinue Reading

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Tips for Raising Boys When Dad Isn’t Around Much

Kara — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 04:38:16 +0000

My boys are fortunate to have an amazing dad. I can’t begin to imagine how tough it would be to be a mom who is raising boys by herself. If there’s one thing a mom wants for her boy, it is to have a decent male role model in his life. However, one may be tough toContinue Reading

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Things to Teach Your Son Before He Leaves the House

Kara — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 17:09:49 +0000

As a mom, the task of raising sons can be a bit overwhelming. It seems as though there are so many things to teach boys before they are grown. My boys are very different than I was as a child and they each have their own set of unique challenges. They act differently and respondContinue Reading

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Baby Products You DON’T need!

Kara — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 23:35:57 +0000

Every new mom faces the challenge of sifting through aisle after aisle of baby products and wondering just which ones she should get. Nobody wants to waste money on baby products that you don’t need. So how do you know what baby products to get? According to moms, these are the Baby Products you DON’TContinue Reading

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30 Things All New Moms Need to Know

Kara — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 22:55:58 +0000

Do you ever wish you could go back in time and give yourself advice? If I could go back in time, here is the advice I would give to myself as a first-time mom and 30 things all new moms need to know. Advice for New Moms I don’t know what it is, but IContinue Reading

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Best Baby Products According to Experienced Moms

Kara — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 21:03:42 +0000

If you are a mom or soon-to-be mom, I know you’ve experienced baby product overload. Every company has the latest and greatest new product and you may find yourself in a heap of tears as you try to put together a baby registry of items you think you might need. You might ask yourself, “WhatContinue Reading

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You Might Be Raising A Boy If…

Kara — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 03:39:37 +0000

If you are raising boys, you know that they are full of surprises. I’ve asked moms of boys from all across the globe to answer the question, “You Might Be Raising a Boy if…” and gathered all of their hilarious responses. You Might Be Raising a Boy if… I think each and every mom ofContinue Reading

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The Serious Pregnancy Complication You’ve Never Heard Of

Kara — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:51:55 +0000

Placenta Accreta is a serious pregnancy complication that most people have never heard of. After experiencing Placenta Accreta with my 4th baby, I feel the need to educate other moms to trust their instincts if they feel something is not right with their pregnancy. Placenta Accreta: The Serious Pregnancy Complication You’ve Never Heard of IContinue Reading

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“Boys Will Be Boys” and That Is Okay

Kara — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 06:58:25 +0000

Every night after I wrestle the last of my 4 boys into bed, my house is strangely quiet. It is always a stark contrast to just a few minutes before, when my house was filled with laughter, wrestling, and silliness. But that is a typical day in the life of raising boys. I have found that “Boys Will BeContinue Reading

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The Tiniest Danger in Your Home

Kara — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 21:15:59 +0000

As parents, we would do everything possible to keep our children safe. I know I spent hours baby-proofing my house when my children were first learning to crawl. But if you are like me, you probably didn’t know how harmful and even deadly button batteries can be to your children. The Dangers of Button Batteries Recently I discovered theContinue Reading

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Got Boys? 10 Must-Read Posts from The Joys of Boys

Kara — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 18:26:11 +0000

It’s a new year and that means it’s time for me to look back on the previous year and see what our most popular posts were. I’m always curious to see what readers like you enjoy the most or are looking for and this year brought a few surprises to our top 10 and a few triedContinue Reading

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Gifts for the Curious Child

Kara — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 00:42:24 +0000

If you have children, there is a good chance you have experienced what I call the “Why Phase” when they want to know anything and everything about the world around them. I have always encouraged my boys to learn new things and I love that they are very curious about the world around them. IfContinue Reading

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Seeing Christmas Through the Eyes of My Children

Kara — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 07:01:26 +0000

Every year I make a promise to myself that NEXT year Christmastime will be different. NEXT year at Christmas I won’t over-schedule myself or leave things until last minute. NEXT year I will simplify and have more time to really enjoy the holidays. NEXT year my shopping will be done early. NEXT year I willContinue Reading

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10 Assumptions We Should Stop Making About Boys

Kara — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 21:39:56 +0000

One of the things I have learned from raising 4 boys is that each child comes into this world as a completely unique person with their own personality and interests. But, I have found that there are several generalizations and assumptions that people make of boys. Today I want to share 10 Assumptions We Should Stop MakingContinue Reading

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Keeping Your Child Safe from Cyberbullying

Kara — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 19:19:58 +0000

Today’s youth face many challenges that were unheard of when I was young. Social life is now focused online and the risks of Cyberbullying are everywhere. There are some things we can do to keep our children safe from Cyberbullying. Keeping Your Child Safe From Cyberbullying As a mother of boys, I often get unsolicitedContinue Reading

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The Simplest Way to Remove Urine Stains from a Mattress

Kara — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 08:01:35 +0000

I’ll be honest. I was SO sceptical when I came across this simple way to remove stains from a mattress. Unfortunately my “sleep-walking/peeing” toddler made it so I needed to go out searching for this information and when I found this, it seemed too good to be true. How to Remove Urine Stains from a Mattress I haveContinue Reading

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Guidelines For Appropriate Use of Video Games

Kara — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 17:18:20 +0000

Boys tend to love gaming, but is playing video games affecting their motivation and social skills? Here are some guidelines for appropriate use of video games. Boys and Video Games We live in a world of technology. There is no escaping the fact that technology is everywhere and for our children, that means video games are everywhere. There hasContinue Reading

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Free Printable Chore Charts for Boys

Kara — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 11:06:50 +0000

Getting my boys to do their chores can be a chore in itself, but these Printable Chore Charts have helped us keep on top of their responsibilities. Printable Chore Charts I know very few kids who love doing chores. I’m pretty sure my 3-year-old is the only one. 🙂 He loves helping me to clean upContinue Reading

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Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids

Kara — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 17:04:55 +0000

One or our responsibilities as parents is to raise our children to be responsible, successful adults. Part of that responsibility is teaching our kids how to do household chores. I’ve thought about the things I am trying to teach my boys (yes “trying”, it’s not always easy!) and here is my list of age-appropriate chores forContinue Reading

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Activities to Improve Handwriting

Kara — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 20:46:52 +0000

If there is one thing my boys struggle with the most at school, it is handwriting! When it comes to handwriting, some kids get it and some kids don’t. If your child is having some trouble understanding the ins-and-outs of handwriting, work with them by utilizing these activities to improve handwriting. Activities to Improve Handwriting inContinue Reading

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When Kids Fight: Tips to Reduce Fighting In Your Home

Kara — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 06:49:57 +0000

I’m pretty positive that we have all experienced some sort of fighting or contention in our homes at one time or another. If not, please tell me your secret! I recently wrote about ways we can reduce sibling rivalry in our homes, but sometimes fighting still continues. Here are some guidelines on what you should do when you haveContinue Reading

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Tips to Reduce Sibling Rivalry

Kara — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 06:18:23 +0000

If you have more than one child, then you understand that sibling rivalry can be a huge frustration and challenge. From the moment your second (or third, fourth, etc) child is born, sibling rivalry will begin as your children naturally start to compete for your attention. There isn’t anything you can do to prevent it. Thankfully, there areContinue Reading

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Teaching Boys Personal Hygiene, So They Won’t STINK!

Kara — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 09:42:19 +0000

Let’s be honest for a minute. If you are raising boys, you know about “boy funk” – that nasty odor that emanates from your boys the second they leave the shower (or so it seems.) If my boys walk outside, I know I can expect smelly kids when they return. But, there is hope. If we teachContinue Reading

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How to Keep Your Sanity While Raising Energetic Boys

Kara — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 02:03:37 +0000

Raising energetic boys is exhausting, but these tips can help you keep your sanity and direct their energy into something that won’t destroy your house. Raising Energetic Boys Oh, this is a topic I could talk about all day. Boys and Energy! Seriously, if I could figure out a way to bottle their energy, IContinue Reading

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6 Tips to Get Kids to Brush Their Teeth

Kara — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 05:49:06 +0000

We have a lot of mouths to brush in my house and these tips to get kids to brush their teeth have helped make teeth brushing less of a struggle. Tips to Get Kids to Brush Their Teeth Getting kids to brush their teeth can be a battle! The last thing my boys want toContinue Reading

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Tips to Get Boys Excited About Learning How to Cook

Kara — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 14:15:19 +0000

My boys love helping me plan meals and cook. They are excited to try new recipes and love learning new ways of doing things. Here are a few tips to get boys excited about learning how to cook. Cooking With Boys Knowing how to cook is one of the life skills that everyone should have before leavingContinue Reading

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10 Tips To Help You Deal With Bedwetting

Kara — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 10:10:10 +0000

Bedwetting is normal in kids but it can be frustrating and even embarrassing. Here are 10 Tips To Help You Deal with Bedwetting. 10Tips To Help You Deal With Bedwetting As I’ve mentioned in the past, we have had our fair share of night-time bathroom issues. One of those issues is bedwetting. Bedwetting can beContinue Reading

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How to Get Rid of Stinky Feet and Shoes – Natural Remedies

Kara — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 02:29:55 +0000

I have boys. Boys smell. A LOT! But there are a few things we can do to help get rid of stinky feet and shoes. How to Get Rid of Stinky Feet and Shoes The one thing that has been surprising to me as a mom of boys, is how smelly they can get.Continue Reading

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How to Get Dirt and Grass Stains out of Children’s Clothing

Kara — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 06:39:38 +0000

It seems to never fail. I buy new clothes for my boys and they come home from school with grass or dirt stains. The term “boys will be boys” definitely applies to how my boys treat their clothes. Here are some great tips on how to get stains out of children’s clothes (or any clothesContinue Reading

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Tips for Keeping Boys Full On a Budget

Kara — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 06:50:45 +0000

As soon as I became a mom of a boys, I started hearing people talk about how much food they will eat when they get older. The majority of our monthly budget goes to food! It can really add up! Here are some tips for keeping boys full on a budget. Keeping Boys Full OnContinue Reading

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How To Get Rid of the “Boy Smell” in Your Bathroom

Kara — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 03:48:38 +0000

If you have boys, you know about the “Boy Smell” that can be found in your bathroom, even when freshly cleaned. Here are some solutions that have worked for me to get rid of the “boy smell” in your bathroom. How to Get Rid of the Boys Smell In Your Bathroom I don’t know what it isContinue Reading

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Toy Storage Solutions – My Top Tips for Storing Toy Sets

Kara — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 06:50:33 +0000

Over the years of raising four boys, we have acquired quite a bit of toys. Here are some of my toy storage solutions as well as some great ideas from some of my favorite bloggers. Toy Storage Solutions LEGO, Hot Wheels, Train Tracks, Duplo, Balls, Dinosaurs, Pirate Play Sets, Super Hero Action Figures….the list goesContinue Reading

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Potty Training Boys: Advice from Moms of Boys

Kara — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 06:47:20 +0000

If you are beginning to potty train your little one, these tips for potty training boys will hopefully help make the process go more smoothly as your child starts the journey of becoming diaper free. Make sure to grab our free guide below for easy access to advice on Potty training YOUR son! Potty Training BoysContinue Reading

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Preparing Your Bathroom for Potty Training Boys

Kara — Sun, 11 Oct 2015 06:04:14 +0000

We talk a lot about potty training boys and cleaning up after they make messes while potty training, but today I want to talk about preparing your bathroom for potty training boys. Preparing Your Bathroom for Potty Training Boys My poor bathroom. I don’t think it really knew what was coming when we built our house. MyContinue Reading

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Boys and Body Image – What Every Parent of Boys Should Know

Kara — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 00:45:53 +0000

We often think that girls are the only ones concerned about having the “perfect” body but, as a mom of boys, I am realizing there are a lot of things we need to be saying about boys and body image. Boys and Body Image Recently I attended a conference sponsored by Dove. One of theContinue Reading

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Encourage Boys to Write With These Simple Tips

Kara — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 23:43:39 +0000

Just like reading scores, writing test scores indicate that boys have fallen far behind girls across the all grades. What can we do to get boys excited about writing? Tips to Encourage Boys to Write In general, boys don’t really like to write as much as girls and it is showing in test scores and in other areas. TheContinue Reading

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How to Encourage Boys to Read

Kara — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 06:35:55 +0000

Do your boys struggle with reading? If so, you are not alone. It’s a fact that boys don’t read as much as girls. This reading gender gap is affecting boys’ performance in high school and beyond. So how can we encourage boys to read? How to Encourage Boys to Read Here are some quick facts aboutContinue Reading

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Boys and Bullying: Information You Need to Protect Your Child

Kara — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 05:59:55 +0000

October is Bullying Prevention Awareness month, and while I feel we should talk about bullying every month, I am glad for the extra attention it is getting. As a mom of 4 boys, I feel it is important to discuss boys and bullying and the information every parent should know to keep their kids safe. Boys andContinue Reading

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Top-Rated Books on How To Raise Boys

Kara — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 03:40:32 +0000

It’s nice to know that we aren’t alone as we try to survive parenthood. Here are some Top-Rated Books on How to Raise Boys that will help you weather the toughest parenting storms. Top-Rated Books on How To Raise Boys Let’s be honest, raising boys is tough work! There are days when I just stareContinue Reading

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How to Protect Our Sons From Pornography

Kara — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 19:51:52 +0000

With information available at our fingertips, what can we be doing to protect our sons from pornography? How to Protect Our Sons from Pornography As a mom of all boys, one of the things I worry about most is how to protect my sons from the filth that is found online. The age of firstContinue Reading

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10 Tips for Raising Confident Boys

Kara — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 00:15:46 +0000

We live in an increasingly negative world and our boys are being bombarded with negative influences every where they look. But even through the negativity, there are things we can do to raise confident boys. 10 Tips for Raising Confident Boys How can we teach our boys to be confident and positive individuals? And how doContinue Reading

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How to Teach Your Son to Be a Gentleman

Kara — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 23:24:27 +0000

Is it possible in today’s society to teach your son to be a gentleman? Yes, definitely! How to Teach Your Son to Be a Gentleman You’ve heard the saying “Boys will Be Boys”. In my experience, it is true…to an extent. But I don’t believe it means that our sons are just creatures of instinctContinue Reading

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31 Days of Tips for Raising Boys

Kara — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 13:20:23 +0000

I am very excited to be bringing you 31 Days of Tips for Raising Boys. 31 Days of Tips for Raising Boys I have always said that raising boys is not for the weak! For the Month of October I will be covering a different topic about raising boys. Even after 12 years of raisingContinue Reading

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Don’t Hide Your Memories- Make a Custom Photo Gift from Minted

Kara — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 18:10:44 +0000

If you are like me, you probably have thousands of pictures saved across computers, memory cards and on your phone. Some of the best pictures come from the most unexpected moments, yet too often we keep those memories locked away and never get around to printing them out. Well, it’s time to get those specialContinue Reading

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7 Photography Tips for Kids from National Geographic Kids

Kara — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 23:51:50 +0000

Do your kids love photography? Here are 7 Photography Tips for Kids who love taking pictures. Photography Tips for Kids I had the wonderful opportunity to be a part of an interview with National Geographic Photographer Annie Griffiths. Annie has traveled to over 150 countries and photographed everything from camels to breathtaking landscapes and most importantly hasContinue Reading

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Tips for Getting Your Toddler to Eat Healthy

Kara — Mon, 04 May 2015 17:43:32 +0000

I am currently raising toddler #4 and I know how difficult it can be to get a toddler to eat. They are too busy exploring the world to want to sit still for a snack or healthy meal. Today I’m sharing 10 Tips for Getting Your Toddler to Eat Healthy. Tips for Getting Your ToddlerContinue Reading

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Gardening with Kids – How to Plan Your First Garden

Kara — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 05:35:02 +0000

My husband and I both grew up on a farm and spent a lot of time outside on the farm or in the garden and we wanted our boys to have those same types of experiences. We don’t live on a farm, but we put in garden boxes for my boys to plant their own vegetables eachContinue Reading

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Tips To Help Kids Love Reading

Kara — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 22:11:50 +0000

Once children learn to read, the entire world changes. Books can take them on far off adventures and open their minds to new and exciting things. But, how do you help your child to enjoy reading? Books and reading have always been a huge part of my life and since March is National Reading Month, I’m excitedContinue Reading

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Ways to Comfort a Crying Baby

Kara — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 23:44:13 +0000

Today I am excited to have Chelsea from Mommy’s Nook here sharing some ideas on how to comfort a crying baby. It has been a few years now since I had a newborn but I know a lot of my readers will find these tips useful. Chelsea is a mother of two beautiful children, and hasContinue Reading

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Picture Books for Kids Who Worry

Kara — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 23:10:28 +0000

All children worry about things at one time or another. Today I wanted to share my favorite books for kids who worry. Books for Kids Who Worry This post contains affiliate links. I think it is safe to say that all good parents want their children to be happy and free from worries. There areContinue Reading

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The Unexpected Sadness: Saying Goodbye to the Baby Years

Kara — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 09:56:52 +0000

This week marks an end of a season of motherhood for me. My baby turns three! When my youngest son was born, I knew that he would be the last baby to enter our family, but I wasn’t prepared for the unexpected sadness that came as I watched each milestone pass by in his life. SayingContinue Reading

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Top 10 Most Popular, Must Read Posts of 2014

Kara — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 00:24:37 +0000

Every year I love to go into my Analytics and see what the most popular posts of the year were. I love this because I am sometimes surprised at what comes up and this year was mainly different than last year but some of old favorites still made the list. Let me know what youContinue Reading

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Gameband for the Minecraft Fans in Your Life

Kara — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 20:33:31 +0000

Do you have a Minecraft fan in your house? Gameband for Minecraft was the perfect gift for my boys because it allows them to save their worlds and take their game with them wherever they go. Gameband for Minecraft allows you to take the #GameOnTheGo I live in a house of boys and my oldestContinue Reading

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Tried and True Gifts for Boys

Kara — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 05:31:50 +0000

It’s safe to say that with four boys we have gone through our fair share of toys. Some of those toys have stood the tests of time and have been handed down from the oldest boys to the youngest as they have grown. I know how hard it is to sort through the toys thatContinue Reading

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Are You Doing Enough To Keep Your Children Safe Online?

Kara — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 02:54:43 +0000

This post is sponsored by AVG Technologies as a part of the Mom It Forward Blogger Network. All opinions are 100% my own. We have always had a rule that our kids would never have a computer in their bedroom. But, with the online world now at our fingertips, how can we as parents keepContinue Reading

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Gift Ideas for Families with Kids

Kara — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 19:51:33 +0000

We have received some great gifts over the years and I know that sometimes you need to purchase a gift for an entire family so I thought I would share some Gift Ideas for Families based on the things we have already tried out and loved. If you are looking for gift ideas for families,Continue Reading

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5 Tips for Choosing a Tablet that will Survive the Toddler Years

Kara — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:46:37 +0000

If you are like me, you love having a tablet for browsing the internet or reading, but you may have found that your kids love your tablet just as much as you do. I have a 2-year-old and while I limit his time on electronics, he loves doing his ABCs or watching shows. But, heContinue Reading

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Yes, I’m Raising Boys and No, I’m not Sorry

Kara — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 21:54:20 +0000

It has been 11 years since I gave birth to my oldest son. From the time I found out I was pregnant, I just knew it was a boy. What I didn’t know is that he would be followed by 3 more baby brothers and that I would forever be a “boy-mom” raising boysContinue Reading

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Use Technology to #ShareAwesome and Win Big

Kara — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 22:58:04 +0000

I live in a house of four boys and one thing that I have learned is that my boys love technology. It’s just in their blood. I remember my oldest son sitting at the computer at the age of three and designing pictures in Paint. Now, they are spending time in elementary school learning coding andContinue Reading

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Enjoy Life – Monday Motivation

Kara — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 21:50:14 +0000

I’ve always been a goal setter. I like to sit down quite often and plan out the things I want to accomplish or the things I would like to see happen in my life. But, I think because I like to make plans for the future and I like to work towards those plan,Continue Reading

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FlipNOut Las Vegas Review

Kara — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 17:11:01 +0000

This past week we celebrated my oldest son’s birthday and my boys “flipped” when I told them that we were invited to visit FlipNOut in Las Vegas for his party. My family received admission into FlipNOut in exchange for me sharing our experience with my readers but my opinions shared are completely my own. IContinue Reading

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Zoomer Dino Review

Kara — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 22:14:34 +0000

Each of my boys has gone through a phase of complete obsession with dinosaurs. We have spent our days planning dinosaur birthday parties and visiting dinosaur museums. Also, over the years we have collected or inherited just about every type of dinosaur toy imaginable. So when I was given the opportunity to receive the newContinue Reading

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School Emergency Kit

Kara — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 20:05:08 +0000

If disaster were to strike your community and you were not able to get to your children at their school, would you know with a certainty that they are being taken care of? We had an eye-opening experience in our area recently that has prompted me to make a School Emergency Kit for each ofContinue Reading

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Dear Tired Moms: It’s Okay to Take a Nap

Kara — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 23:52:12 +0000

This post is for any and all tired moms out there. Let’s get over the belief that it is not okay for us to acknowledge that we are tired. Let’s stop feeling guilty if we need some down time. This letter is for you. I’m going to be taking my own advice so if youContinue Reading

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Ways to Make Family Dinner More Meaningful: Share the Table

Kara — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 03:22:48 +0000

In today’s world, making time for family dinner is increasingly difficult. With work, after-school sports, music lessons, etc. it can be really hard to sit down and eat a meal together as a family. And often when we do sit down to eat we are distracted by television, phone calls, social media, etc. I thinkContinue Reading

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A Letter to my Sons on the First Day School – Back to School Quotes

Kara — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 17:46:23 +0000

I can’t believe we are back in school! I am so proud of my boys and I love their individual personalities. So today I thought I would write a letter to my boys on the first day of school and share some of my favorite back to school quotes. Back to School Quotes To myContinue Reading

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Disney Social Media Moms – On the Road Phoenix

Kara — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 23:38:17 +0000

I can’t believe this summer has come and gone. It has been a whirlwind of activity, vacations, entertaining, etc. But one of my personal highlights was being invited and attending the Disney Social Media Moms, On the Road event in Phoenix. Disney Social Media Moms – On the Road Phoenix To say I was excitedContinue Reading

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3 Ways to Become a Superhero Family

Kara — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 07:25:21 +0000

What is a Superhero? Everyone will tell you that a superhero is someone who helps people and has super powers. But, what is a Superhero Family and how can your family become a Superhero family? With four boys in our family, it’s an understatement to say that superheroes are a big deal around here. WeContinue Reading

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The Happy’s – The Perfect Pet without the Mess

Kara — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 04:27:43 +0000

My boys have always been a bit obsessed with dogs – the stuffed variety that is. So when we had a chance to receive a dog from The Happy’s collection, I knew they would be over-the-moon. This post is part of a sponsored campaign with Cepia LLC and MomSelect. All thoughts and opinions are myContinue Reading

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Household Printables for Back to School

Kara — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 16:58:43 +0000

These Household Printables for an Easier Back to School from Mom’s Life Boat are the PERFECT solution for getting back into the swing of things. Household Printables for an Easier Back to School I can’t believe that today is the last day of our Summer Survival Series for Moms of boys and I think thatContinue Reading

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Teach Emotional Intelligence with Qs Race to the Top

Kara — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 15:34:29 +0000

“This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and EQtainment, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #Qsracetothetop http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV” Teach Emotional Intelligence with Q’s Race to the Top My family loves having family game night. In fact we try to set aside at least one nightContinue Reading

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The Thickety – Book Review

Kara — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 16:47:26 +0000

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of HarperCollins Children’s Books for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. In The Thickety by J.A. White, we discover a world in which a group of village people live in fear of witchcraft and the woods at the edge of town called The Thickety andContinue Reading

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Best Books on Tape for Boys – According to Boys

Kara — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 20:26:39 +0000

Do your boys love books on tape? Today I am sharing the Best Books on Tape for Boys, according to boys. Books on Tape for Boys This week on Summer Survival for Moms of Boys we are sharing ideas on traveling with boys. We live in a really small town so we spend aContinue Reading

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5 Time Saving Tips Every Smart Mom Should Know

Kara — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 22:09:01 +0000

I would like to thank Huggies for sponsoring today’s discussion. All opinions are 100% my own. You’ve probably heard the term, “Work smarter, not harder.” It is one of those saying that I have tried to incorporate into all areas of my life. If you have kids, and especially if you have multiple kids, thenContinue Reading

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus -LEGENDS

Kara — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 00:21:09 +0000

My family received tickets to attend the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus last night and to say it was The Greatest Show on Earth would be an understatement. If you are near Las Vegas, this is a night you won’t forget. Check out our discount code at the bottom of this post toContinue Reading

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Disney’s Planes: Fire and Rescue

Kara — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 03:55:33 +0000

“I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Kohl’s. I received a promotional item to facilitate my review.” In a houseful of boys you can pretty much assume that you will find lots of cars, planes, trains and other vehicles. You can also assume that when my youngest boysContinue Reading

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Chalkboard Chore Door

Kara — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 18:09:31 +0000

Today’s Summer Survival for Moms of Boys post is a fun Chalkboard Chore Door from Dee with Cupcakes and Crowbars. Chalkboard Chore Door Attention Pinners: If you love this idea as much as I do, please click through to the original post before pinning or repin from our Pinterest Board below. Thank you! Routines atContinue Reading

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Screen Time Chart – An Easy Way to Limit Electronics

Kara — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 17:34:04 +0000

Today’s Summer Survival for Moms of Boys post comes from Vanessa at Our Thrift Ideas. She is sharing an awesome Children’s Screen Time Chart with ideas to limit electronic use over the summer. Screen Time Chart This Screen Time Chart is the perfect way to regulate how much TV or computer time your child hasContinue Reading

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Simple Summer Schedule for the Normal Family

Kara — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 22:51:29 +0000

Today’s Summer Survival post is a Simple Summer Schedule for the “Normal” Family from Lindsey at Linzlinzlinz. Simple Summer Schedule Lindsey is sharing a Simple Summer Schedule for the “normal” family and this is just the type of schedule I like. Not too complicated, not too crazy or jam packed full of events. Just aContinue Reading

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Surviving Summer at Home with the Kids

Kara — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 18:40:27 +0000

Today’s Summer Survival post comes from Erin from Chicken Babies. She gives tips and tricks for Surviving Summer at home with the kids. Surviving Summer Erin’s post, Surviving Summer at Home with the Kids, contains ideas for promoting family harmony while the kids are home with each other all day (Oh man, do I needContinue Reading

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Because of Him – Happy Easter

Kara — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 01:44:26 +0000

Today I’m taking a step aside from the fun activities, crafts and food ideas that I typically share around the holidays to share my reason for celebrating this Easter Sunday. I hope you enjoy this video as much as I have. Because of Him I can find true joy in my life, the type ofContinue Reading

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Little Boys Treasures: Expect the Unexpected

Kara — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 21:39:18 +0000

Little Boys Treasures I’ve been a mom of boys now for going on 11 years and pretty much everything I have learned has been taught by experience. But there is one thing that I wasn’t prepared for and that I didn’t realize was a “boy” thing until I had boys: They love treasures and notContinue Reading

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A Year with Six Sisters’ Stuff : Review and Giveaway

Kara — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 21:50:11 +0000

I received a copy of A Year with Six Sisters’ Stuff to facilitate my review but all opinions are 100% my own. A Year with Six Sisters’ Stuff “A Year with Six Sisters’ Stuff: 52 Menu Plans, Recipes, and Ideas to Bring Families Together” by Six Sisters’ Stuff Publisher: Shadow Mountain Release Date: March 25,Continue Reading

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Race Around America with Roush Fenway Racing and Walgreens

Kara — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 23:18:25 +0000

This past week my boys were thrilled to be a part of the “Race Around America” Interactive Promotion Presented by Balance™ Financial Prepaid MasterCard® from Walgreens and Roush Fenway Racing. Our family was invited down to Walgreens on the Las Vegas strip to welcome NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and the Roush Stage 3 Mustang that willContinue Reading

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Finding Joy

Kara — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 23:47:12 +0000

There are certain times in your life when you meet someone and know that they were brought into your life for a reason. I had one of those moments this past weekend when, at a blogging conference, I discovered I was sitting next to Rachel Martin, the author of the website Finding Joy. I tryContinue Reading

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Mind Organization for Moms – Giveaway

Kara — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 23:53:50 +0000

Somewhere in my very distant memory I can remember a time when my life was a lot more simple. I had more flexibility with my time and my house was actually clean! But, then I added 4 bundles of joy to my life and things are vastly different now. Not in a bad way, butContinue Reading

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You are Important

Kara — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 07:56:50 +0000

A few years ago I attended a conference in Salt Lake City. The key-note speaker for the conference was Meg Johnson, one of the cutest, funniest and most inspirational people I have ever had the chance to listen to. Meg became paralyzed in a tragic accident 10+ years ago and I could write all dayContinue Reading

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EmbarK¹²: Preschool Programs by K¹²

Kara — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 20:44:04 +0000

This post brought to you by K12, the leader in online education. All opinions are 100% mine. For the past few months I have been working as a substitute teacher for a local online high school that uses the K¹² curriculum. I teach in the science field and I have been so impressed with theContinue Reading

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Monday Motivation: 10 Ways to Simplify Your Life

Kara — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 23:42:15 +0000

10 Ways to Simplify Your Life I’ve seen several friends posts a motivational word that they wanted to use as a guide for 2014. I really had no plans of specifically finding a word but then one just jumped out at me. I was cleaning up my Christmas decor and putting out our other itemsContinue Reading

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Exercises for Kids: A Simple Way to Keep Kids Active

Kara — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 19:22:17 +0000

Exercises for Kids It is a new year and with the new year comes New Year’s resolutions. Many of us set goals for our health and we start new exercise plans and determine to be more healthy than the year before. Many people set family goals and one of our family goals is to beContinue Reading

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The Joys of Boys 2013 – A Year in Review

Kara — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 00:42:21 +0000

The Joys of Boys 2013 – A Year in Review Happy New Year! Today I am taking a look back at our best moments of 2013. This year has been an incredible year for me and I am so grateful to all of my readers for helping to make my dream of starting thisContinue Reading

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8 Simple Ways for Kids to Keep Christ in Christmas

Kara — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 00:16:59 +0000

8 Ways to Keep Christ in Christmas I love Christmastime! It has always been my favorite time of the year. There is just a feeling in the air that makes me feel peaceful and happy. I love the sights, smells and how my kids light up at every little thing that has to doContinue Reading

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Holiday Shopping with OshKosh B’gosh

Kara — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 23:13:25 +0000

“I participated in an Influencer Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for OshKosh B’gosh. I received a gift card to facilitate my shopping trip and to thank me for participating.” OshKosh B’Gosh I remember the moment when I found out I was having my first baby boy like it was yesterday. I “knew” allContinue Reading

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With Kids vs. Without kids

Kara — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 17:51:38 +0000

How has your life changed since having kids? I documented a few things that are different with kids vs without kids. But we wouldn’t change anything for the world. With Kids vs. Without Kids It has been 10 years now since I first became a mom. Can you believe that? NickMom recently asked moms toContinue Reading

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Monday Motivation: Find a Way or Find an Excuse

Kara — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 21:27:17 +0000

I have been part of an accountability group on Facebook this past month as I try to lost these last few pesky baby pounds and this week we were asked to share one of our favorite motivational quotes with the group. This one automatically jumped out at me and I couldn’t believe I hadn’t usedContinue Reading

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Monday Motivation: Enjoy the Sunlight

Kara — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 22:15:13 +0000

Ah…It’s been awhile since I posted a Monday Motivation and I want to start making it a part of my week again. Not just for my readers necessarily but for me. I have a box of quotes that I have accumulated since I was a teenager and my baby got into it the otherContinue Reading

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Monday Motivation:7 Rules to Help You Stay Positive

Kara — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 12:26:40 +0000

You know how life sometimes has a way of throwing curve balls when you least expect them? I know you know what I mean because it has happened to all of us at one point or another, right? We’re standing up to the plate, expecting a straight fast ball and then, boom, the curveContinue Reading

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Monday Motivation: 10 Lessons Learned from Life on the Farm

Kara — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:01:22 +0000

Today’s Monday Motivation is a tribute to the two men in my life who helped to shape me into the person I am today: My dad and my Grandpa. I think it is fitting to share this with Father’s Day yesterday and I hope my dad knows how much I love and appreciate all ofContinue Reading

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Monday Motivation: America the Beautiful

Kara — Tue, 28 May 2013 02:27:00 +0000

America the Beautiful This weekend we took a little road trip to visit family and celebrate the Memorial Day weekend together. I took this little trip as an opportunity to really un-plug a bit and spend some quality time with the people who mean the most to me. I love this song above. I amContinue Reading

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Simple Service: Fighting Childhood Hunger

Kara — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:12:53 +0000

A few months ago I attended a blogging conference in which the keynote speaker Brooke Walker from Studio 5 talked to bloggers about being able to use the blogging platform as a way to influence the world for good. Since that time I have been on the look out for opportunities to serve families whoContinue Reading

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Monday Motivation: Mother’s Day Stories

Kara — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:14:40 +0000

Can you believe that this week marks 1 year that I started my blog? Well, maybe you can, but I can’t. That means 1 year of Monday Motivations (minus a few missed weeks when life got in the way). Since Mother’s Day is this weekend I thought it would be fun to go back overContinue Reading

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10 Reasons to Visit Legoland CA

Kara — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:49:29 +0000

This past week I have been recovering from our family vacation to Southern CA. 🙂 If you have ever traveled for any amount of time with little kids, you know the week after your vacation is all about recuperating from your vacation. Agree? As promised, this week I will be sharing my favorite things weContinue Reading

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Monday Motivation: He’s Just a Little Boy

Kara — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:07:27 +0000

It’s baseball season in my neck of the woods, which means we have been spending A LOT of time at the ball park. With my two oldest playing, we are averaging 4 games/week plus practices on top. It can get crazy but baseball is my sport. My boys play soccer and basketball at other timesContinue Reading

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White Cloud Diapers

Kara — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:32:55 +0000

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of White Cloud Diapers. All opinions are my own. This past week I was given the opportunity to try out White Cloud Diapers . Walmart is currently reintroducing White Cloud Diapers as a more affordable option for busy parents. I’ll be honest, I am aContinue Reading

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Monday Motivation: You Are Special

Kara — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:50:11 +0000

I’ve been doing a bit of spring cleaning this past month and I came across this book, hiding on one of my bookshelves: You Are Special by Max Lucado. I received this book from one of my favorite teachers when I graduated high school and as I re-read the note he wrote me in theContinue Reading

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Ultimate Blog Party

Kara — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:14:13 +0000

This week I am participating in the Ultimate Blog Party as a way to meet up with some new and fabulous bloggers. If you are here because of the party, welcome! Let me tell you a bit about me and my blog. 🙂 I’m a mom of 4 boys, which also makes me a nurse,Continue Reading

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Random Acts of Kindness

Kara — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 06:59:46 +0000

We’ve all heard the term, “Random Acts of Violence”. It’s on the news nearly nightly. A few years ago I came across an article in the newspaper about how different our world would be if we started reporting “Random Acts of Kindness” instead and even more importantly, if we focused on doing random acts ofContinue Reading

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Finding the Mother in Me

Kara — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:14:57 +0000

I remember the day as if it were yesterday. I was terrified, confused, terrified, anxious, terrified, overwhelmed, terrified, exhausted, and did I mention TERRIFIED? I remember sitting and crying and wondering “what now?” But wasn’t this supposed to be one of the happiest days of my life? Why weren’t my tears actually tears ofContinue Reading

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How You Can “Happify” Your Life

Kara — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:38:40 +0000

A few weeks ago I posted a Monday Motivation titled How to be Happy which was basically saying that we need to stop trying to be perfect and enjoy the life that we have, not the one we think we want and we need to stop waiting for some future date or accomplishment to allowContinue Reading

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Ready for Easter with Cookie’s Kids

Kara — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:10:21 +0000

When you have 4 kids of the same gender it seems as though the youngest ones rarely have new clothes because why would you buy clothes when you can pass down gently used clothes from your older kids. But after looking at the spring church clothes of my youngest two boys, I realized that theyContinue Reading

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Family, Tradition and Wrangler Jeans

Kara — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:17:46 +0000

It was an absolutely gorgeous day today! I spent the morning going on a walk and spending time in my garden. There is just something about springtime that makes me happy. Also, springtime around here means we are getting ready for the County Fair. This is the first year my oldest son has been oldContinue Reading

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Monday Motivation: It’s Just What Moms Do

Kara — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 04:00:56 +0000

It’s Just What Moms Do Last night I was startled awake by a horrible coughing sound coming from my boys’ room. I was almost instantly on my feet and into their room to see who was sick. It’s just what moms do. If you are a mom, you know what it feels like to beContinue Reading

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Play up the Positive

Kara — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:16:57 +0000

This past week was a crazy, busy week for me. I had an awesome opportunity to attend a blogging conference in Utah put on by Six Sister’s Stuff and I learned more about blogging than I ever thought possible. It left me excited for the endless possibilities out there for this blog but it alsoContinue Reading

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How to Reach a Goal : 10 tips for Busy Parents

Kara — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 06:07:44 +0000

How to Reach a Goal If you’re anything like me you may have some goals or dreams that you had to push to the back burner because you have kids. As parents to busy kids, it may seem that we don’t have time to even think about setting and especially don’t have time toContinue Reading

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Faith is Taking the First Step

Kara — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 08:24:38 +0000

I’m a little slow on my Monday Motivation today because we’ve been partying it up with my baby for his first birthday! Tomorrow I’ll post all about his barnyard bash but today I wanted to take a moment and remember Martin Luther King Jr. with the rest of our country. He was a man whose wordsContinue Reading

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Sometimes Playing is Hard Work!

Kara — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:41:05 +0000

If you are a parent then you have probably experienced that moment where you are going about your business and then suddenly realize that you haven’t seen one of your kids in awhile. My 4-year-old is normally either right at my side needing something, or torturing loving on his little brother. So when the houseContinue Reading

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Monday Motivation:Shake it off and Step Up

Kara — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:44:31 +0000

Today I just want to share a fun little story, The Donkey in the Well, with you that I heard at a conference a couple of years ago. This goes a long with, Are you a Bouncer or a Splatter, that I posted last week. Have you ever just had one of those days, weeks,Continue Reading

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Monday Motivation: Are you a Bouncer or a Splatter?

Kara — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:26:48 +0000

It’s that time of year again. Everyone you know will start making “resolutions” to do things differently or to make changes in their lives or to be better than we were last year. I know our hearts are always in the right place but let me just be honest for a minute. Most of usContinue Reading

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Happiness is…

Kara — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 22:15:24 +0000

Happiness is the discovery of an entire cupboard full of mom’s containers! He might be cute but this little boy is trouble. But I think I’ll keep him. 😉 Have a wonderful, safe weekend! Our kids are back to school on Monday and this mom is SO ready.

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Christmas Traditions

Kara — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:44:48 +0000

I admit it…My tree is still up, my Christmas lights are still on outside and I’m not ready to accept the fact that Christmas is over for another year. I just love Christmas and I love making Christmas memories with my boys! I probably should have shared this a week ago but we’ve been havingContinue Reading

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Monday Motivation:How to be Happy

Kara — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 19:09:32 +0000

How to be Happy I know, I know this is a day late. It’s okay to have motivation on Tuesdays as well right? I guess we were just having too much fun ringing in the new year yesterday that this didn’t get posted. Last week I read a wonderful blog post by my beautiful cousinContinue Reading

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Monday Motivation:Finding Peace

Kara — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 01:49:08 +0000

I had so many different things that I had been thinking about posting today. Most of those things had something to do with the upcoming holidays and I hadn’t planned on taking too much of a serious tone for this week’s Monday motivation, but then Friday came. It started out as any normal day forContinue Reading

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Monday Motivation: Thankful for the Small Things

Kara — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:14:56 +0000

Can you believe that it is already time for Thanksgiving?? I am seriously having a hard time believing that it is already here. It seems like I have been SO busy and since I am constantly on the run the holidays have caught me by surprise! But I AM thankful for a week that remindsContinue Reading

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16 Things Moms of Boys Know

Kara — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 05:59:41 +0000

I don’t think anyone is truly prepared for what is in store when they become a parent for the first time but for a mom to boys it may seem like you have been zapped onto another planet. How can these little people be so busy or so messy ALL the time? There is noContinue Reading

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Monday Motivation: Better Things to Come

Kara — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:39:15 +0000

As this year is winding down, (Can you believe that??) I’ve been thinking about all of the unexpected things that were happening in our little family this time a year ago. It was one of the most stressful times of my life! I spent the last 2 months of 2011 on bed rest and feltContinue Reading

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The New Graco SnugRide® Click Connect™ 40 Will Knock Your Socks Off

Kara — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:51:43 +0000

Last week I was invited by the SITS girls to come and check out the new Graco SnugRide® Click Connect™ 40 car seat. I got to meet some really fun Vegas blogger moms and learned so much about this new car seat and about car seat safety for babies in general. All I can say isContinue Reading

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Monday Motivation: A Lesson Learned from Scrappin’ Boys

Kara — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 01:46:27 +0000

When I started this blog I wanted it to be a real life honest look into what it is like to raise all boys. The good, the bad, the dirty and the noisy. It’s definitely not all about the fun activities and fun food that I often blog about. A lot of my time isContinue Reading

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Monday Motivation: Attitude is Everything

Kara — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:11:03 +0000

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Monday Motivation:Dealing with Motherhood Anxiety

Kara — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 23:08:34 +0000

**This was a somewhat difficult post for me to write because it is very personal in nature but from talking to friends and other moms I know that it needs to be talked about more. Anxiety is something I have learned to deal with and overcome and hopefully my thoughts on the topic can helpContinue Reading

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Monday Motivation: Stop and Smell the Roses

Kara — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:48:03 +0000

Last week’s Monday Motivation was all about ways to juggle all of the demands of motherhood. But, today I realized that in thinking of ways to juggle all of my daily tasks, I’ve been leaving out something important. Today I had a simple reminder that I haven’t been taking the time to stop and smellContinue Reading

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The BEST App I Have Found for Kid’s Art Projects!

Kara — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:20:54 +0000

So, it’s late. Almost 11pm and I was sitting around randomly pinning on Pinterest and I came across a pin for an app that will make my life SO much easier!! It was so great that I had to jump over her on the blog and share it. (And no, they, whoever “they” are, are not paying meContinue Reading

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10 Ways to Balance Motherhood So You Don’t Lose Your Mind

Kara — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:31:38 +0000

And so it begins! The day that I tried to avoid as long as possible. We are at the point where all three of my oldest boys are now involved in various activities. Running two kids around seemed manageable, but three might just be the death of me. I’ve always thought I was good atContinue Reading

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The Lazy Days of Summer?

Kara — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 07:00:38 +0000

While watching the summer Olympics this year and traveling with my boys for 5 weeks I decided that keeping up with and entertaining 4 boys all day everyday should be an Olympic event. And I’m pretty sure this summer I would have taken home the gold. 😉 What happened to the lazy days of summer?? More like theContinue Reading

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Monday Motivation: Roots and Wings

Kara — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:44:38 +0000

Today was the day! First day of school. I know I said I would be jumping for joy when school started but when today actually came, I was a nervous wreck. Not really sad, because I know how much my boys love school and I feel that they were ready to get back on a scheduleContinue Reading

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Monday Motivation: “Do It Anyway”

Kara — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 18:33:01 +0000

This quote doesn’t really need any explanation from me. Mother Teresa was one of the most loving and selfless people to ever walk the planet and these words of hers are something that I need to be reminded of often. People will hurt us, treat us unfairly, judge us, misunderstand us, cheat us, and makeContinue Reading

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Monday Motivation:The Love of a Mother

Kara — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:38:05 +0000

This has been a hard week and a half for me, in fact so hard that I didn’t even write a Monday Motivation last week because every time I would try to put my thoughts into words, they came out so wrong and tears were too close to the surface. It was a week and aContinue Reading

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“Mom, my baby’s awake!”

Kara — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 18:13:16 +0000

I think everyone worries about siblings getting jealous when a new baby comes home, but in our family, the only thing I have had to worry about with this baby is that he is getting too much LOVE! Almost every morning I wake up to the sound of my 4-year-old yelling “Mom, my baby’s awake!” Continue Reading

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Monday Motivation: Stepping Outside of Your Comfort Zone

Kara — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:55:05 +0000

Think for a minute what you would want to do or be if you had absolutely no fear of failure. Does any thing in particular come to mind? Have you ever felt that you could do amazing things if only you would let yourself give up your comfort zone? I love the above quote. WhyContinue Reading

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Do You Keep Old Cards?

Kara — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 23:36:11 +0000

Save cards? Do you save cards your children get for birthdays and other special occasions? When I was young my mom kept a lot of my cards and as an adult I love them. I started to do the same thing for my boys and they have loved looking through them. I just had them allContinue Reading

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Monday Motivation: Gratitude

Kara — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:15:00 +0000

This morning I am taking the boys to grandma’s house in search of cooler weather and as I have been running around like crazy, packing things, getting my kids up and dressed and pretty much going about the craziness of our everyday life it dawned on me that I often fill my life with so much busyness thatContinue Reading

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Happy Independence Day!

Kara — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 07:45:14 +0000

Have a happy 4th of July!! Today we celebrate this great nation in the way only a small town can: community breakfast, candy drop, water games, watermelon bust, community dinner, patriotic program and FIREWORKS!! And this year I was honored to be asked to sing our beautiful National Anthem before the fireworks go off. Wish meContinue Reading

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Monday Motivation:Celebrating Our Differences as Mothers

Kara — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 20:51:44 +0000

There is something that has been really bothering me lately and I really feel that as mothers we need to talk about it. It seems like everywhere I turn I come across women on the defensive when it comes to issues of motherhood. I see it everywhere; on the web, on television, at church, school,Continue Reading

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A Birthday Bash and 3 Lessons I Learned From My Grandpa

Kara — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 04:48:11 +0000

Today was my Grandpa’s birthday so naturally we had a party. There were balloons, cake, singing and Glen’s Great Zesty Trail Drive Goulash (more on that in a minute), but the only thing missing was Grandpa. This is his second birthday we have celebrated since he passed away and I still miss him everyday. MyContinue Reading

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Monday Motivation:What Did You Do All Day?

Kara — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:17:59 +0000

So this weekend I have been sick, sick sick! I think there should be a universal law that moms aren’t allowed to get sick! So I’m a little slow at posting my Monday Motivation but when I was thinking of things to post I just had to share this funny little story. I needed a littleContinue Reading

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10 things I Hope to Teach My Boys – A Father’s Perspective

Kara — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 06:52:11 +0000

I’d better hurry and get this posted or it won’t be Father’s Day anymore. I am one lucky girl to have been blessed with the most amazing father and to have married the most wonderful man to be the father to my boys. I hope all the fathers out there had a very happy Father’sContinue Reading

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Monday Motivation: Don’t Quit!

Kara — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 08:17:02 +0000

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about life in general and how life has changed so much in the last few years for pretty much everyone. In talking with a lot of my friends and neighbors it seems as though so many people are in a bit of a rut or confused as to whatContinue Reading

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Monday Motivation: Our Deepest Fear

Kara — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 07:01:38 +0000

Our Deepest Fear A few years back my hubby was camping with my boys and I was taking advantage of a quiet night at home. I was up late with a lot on my mind and I was flipping through channels on the tv trying to find something worth watching . I came across the end of the show “Akeelah andContinue Reading

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All Partied Out!

Kara — Wed, 30 May 2012 17:44:29 +0000

How do you know if your birthday party was a success? The birthday boy can’t even make it through dinner before crashing. We thought he just bent over to pick something up but then he never sat back up. All tuckered out!

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Monday Motivation: The Military Mama

Kara — Mon, 28 May 2012 13:00:58 +0000

Since today is Memorial Day, I wanted to write something that shows my appreciation to those who are serving or who have served in the military. Their courage and willingness to sacrifice everything is something that I cannot comprehend but am incredibly beyond grateful for. And behind many soldiers is the wife and the mother to theirContinue Reading

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Sometimes it Stinks Being Little

Kara — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:19:36 +0000

My big boys were practicing baseball and little brother wanted to play. They made him sit behind the rebounder. You can tell he didn’t get much action! Sometimes it stinks being little!

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Tips for parenting your strong-willed child

Kara — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:39:35 +0000

Have a strong-willed child? So do I! From day 1 he’s been stubborn and what some would consider”difficult”. I remember my grandma sending me newspaper articles when he was a baby/toddler on how to handle a difficult child. I remember everywhere we would go I would get unsolicited “advice” from all sorts of child behavior “experts”, normally in theContinue Reading

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Monday Motivation:They Lied to Me

Kara — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:34:15 +0000

I hope all mothers had a wonderful day yesterday on Mother’s day. My boys made me breakfast and gave me gifts of homemade cards and jewelry and my husband bought me some desert flowers to plant along the side of our house where our strawberries decided they couldn’t stand the heat. Oh, and he even plantedContinue Reading

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game! 20 Benefits of Playing Sports

Kara — Sat, 12 May 2012 08:11:26 +0000

It’s the time of year again. The gloom of winter is behind us and the ball park is calling our name. My boys just started little league and I can’t but help think back to my childhood. Where I grew up, we lived for baseball. Looking back, it seems that playing ball may have been anContinue Reading

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The Joys of Boys

Kara — Wed, 02 May 2012 00:19:35 +0000

In October of 2003 I became a first-time mom to a beautiful baby boy. From the moment I found out I was pregnant, I knew I was having a little boy. It just felt right. I wasn’t a natural nurturer and didn’t have much experience with babies and when the time came to take him homeContinue Reading

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