Once you turn 40 you start to see life in a whole new way. Many of you may have raised your kids into teenagers or adults who are making their first steps into the world and now you have the opportunity to focus on yourself and enjoy the life you couldn’t in your 30s. Being …

How To Make Instant Pot Elderberry Syrup To Prevent Cold and Flu
Elderberry Syrup rose in popularity last year after the flu became so widespread. Unfortunately, I didn’t hear about it until after being diagnosed with the flu. Elderberries naturally contain A, B, and C and stimulate the immune system. Israeli researchers found that the complex sugars in elderberries support the immune system in fighting cold and …

Southwest Egg Muffin ~ Keto Friendly
Southwest egg muffin This Southwest inspired egg muffin is full of flavor and nutrition! Keto Friendly and great for any Keto Lifestyle INGREDIENTS 6 eggs ¼ cup skim milk 1 cup chopped baby spinach 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes 1 cup diced ham 1 Avocado, diced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and diced ½ tsp. …

Southwest Inspired Instant Pot Taco Pasta Recipe
Instant Pot Taco Pasta In my family, we love anything that is Southwest inspired so this Instant Pot Taco Recipe is a huge hit with my family. I love that is so delicious that they don’t even realize that they are eating veggies. Ingredients: 1 box macaroni (16 oz.) 1 lb ground beef 80/20 1 …

Mickey Jack O Lantern Cookies
Mickey Mouse Jack O Lantern Sugar Cookies Ingredients: 1 C of unsalted sweet cream butter, softened 1 1/2 C Powder sugar 1tsp vanilla 1 egg 3 C of flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cream of tarter Cookie Cutter: Mickey head Icing ingredients 4 egg whites 1/2 tsp cream of tarter 1/2 tsp vanilla …

Activities and/or Apps to Help Your Child Learn to Write
Activities and/or Apps to Help Your Child Learn to Write There are lots of fun activities and apps available, to help your child learn to write. Here are a few suggestions to get you started. Story Time Reading (or listening to) stories is a great way for younger kids to start building their writing skills. Pick out …

Getting Your Kids Into Sports for the Sake of Their Development
Photo Credit We are all well aware that our kids need to participate in exercise for the sake of their physical wellbeing. Regular and thorough exercise can help to ensure that they are always in good shape, have good stamina levels, and avoid obesity. However, it’s important to bear in mind that sport can have …

How to Fine Tune Your Childs Fine Motor Skills
How to Fine Tune Your Child’s Fine Motor Skills Whether your child is in kindergarten or in his (or her) second year of school, it’s important to spend ample time working on fine motor skills. Doing a few simple things at home, regardless of the time of year, helps to give children a boost with …

School is in Session… Now What
School is in Session… Now What You shopped for supplies. Now, it’s time to wake your children up early each morning and send them off to the classroom. But, that doesn’t mean leaving all the work to their teachers. Here are a few things to consider doing, once school starts, to help ensure your kids …

Oh! The Places You’ll Go! $250 Cash Giveaway Event
Are you ready to win big during our Oh! The Places You’ll Go! $250 Cash giveaway event celebrating back to school? You have the option of choosing between $250 PayPal Cash OR a Gift Card of choice! This event was organized by The Kids Did It & The Mommy Island and sponsored by fabulous bloggers, …