Things That You Shouldn’t Buy for Autistic Children or Why I Stopped Buying Gifts for My Autistic Daughter

Things That You Shouldn’t Buy for Autistic Children or Why I Stopped Buying Gifts for My Autistic Daughter

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I stopped buying gifts for my autistic daughter when she was 10. And I have requested, with family members and well-meaning friends, that they kindly do the same. Had I thought about it sooner, maybe I would have stopped buying gifts sooner. Not just for Christmas. But for her birthday. Or for Easter. Anytime of the year. Just please, don’t do it. I know that the intent is good, but it’s really not necessary. Did I really stop buying gifts for my autistic daughter? But why, you may ask? Why would I deprive my daughter the simple joys of getting a gift? Partially because, for several years, she just didn’t get it. She didn’t understand why (on this particular day), she was receiving a gift….

How to Deal with Mom Stress: Quick Tips and Techniques

How to Deal with Mom Stress: Quick Tips and Techniques

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Are you stressed out as a mom? This is common and something that we all deal with. Here’s how to deal with mom stress with these quick tips and techniques. Introduction As moms, we take on a lot and we wear a lot of hats. Because of this, we take on a lot of stress. How do we deal with that? How do we, as moms, find the time for rest and relaxation? It’s an important topic and something I’ve given a lot of thought lately. We live in such a busy world where we’re always reachable, constantly bombarded with news updates, email alerts, and of course advertisements. Social media puts us under a lot of pressure to document the perfect life, and in between…

Handprint Toilet Paper Roll Turkey Craft for Kids

Handprint Toilet Paper Roll Turkey Craft for Kids

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We absolutely love easy crafts! And this handprint toilet paper roll turkey fits the bill. It’s so hard to believe that Thanksgiving is just around the corner!  A part of me is focused on Christmas and planning for 2017. I know, I know.. it’s only the middle of November. But it’s also just a month and a half away from the end of the year. But that won’t stop me from sharing one more easy craft idea for your toddler or preschooler. And this one focuses on incorporating handprint art (a favorite of mine) with reusing a toilet paper roll. I’m on a bit of a toilet paper roll craft kick because I find them so easy to do. It’s also one of those craft supplies that…

Great Ideas for Making Christmas Crafts Easy

Great Ideas for Making Christmas Crafts Easy

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You should know by now, that I’m not the craftiest of moms when it comes to kids crafts. However, my daughter loves them. So we do what we can. I think even I can handle some of these great ideas for making Christmas crafts easy.  10 Easy Christmas Craft Ideas for Kids Probably the best part of Christmas crafting with kids is creating memories as we spend time together around holidays, laughing and making different items together. We also love easy paper Christmas crafts because they don’t take long to complete and they look wonderful when finished and used to decorate our home in festive colors. Paper crafts are amazing. So versatile and fun. If you’re wrapping up Christmas books under the tree, make several of these…

Are your kids feeling a little entitled? Here are 3 simple ways to help them overcome the entitlement mentality.

3 Simple Ways to Help Your Kids Overcome the Entitlement Mentality

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One of the keys for us when it comes to raising a child with character; is to have a grateful child. A child who is grateful for what they have, will be more appreciative for everything. So how can we help kids overcome the entitlement mentality? I’m sharing 3 simple, but effective, ways to do just that. In this day and age, many parents are concerned about their children developing an “entitlement mentality”. Maybe you’re a parent who’s already seen this mentality exhibited in your kids. Teaching your kids to “pay it forward” – that is, to give back to others and their community – is a remedy of sorts for the entitlement mentality. Here are some simple ideas on paying it forward and giving…

canned biscuit monkey bread

Canned Biscuit Monkey Bread Recipe

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Inside: If you’re looking for a tasty weekend breakfast idea or for a recipe that you can prepare the night before, take a look at this canned biscuit monkey bread.  Have you ever heard of monkey bread? It’s a type of bread made by baking many small balls of yeast dough in a pan with a sweet or savory sauce. Sounds easy enough, right? Well, let’s make it that much easier by using canned biscuits. We have a preference for Grands canned biscuits but you can use any brand that you like. You may also like: French Toast Biscuit Bake This canned biscuit monkey bread is perfect for a weekend morning or for a busy weekday morning when you want to get a special breakfast on the…