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DIY Custom Mouth Guard for Kids in Youth Sports

October 8, 2018

DIY Custom Mouth Guard for Youth sports. A comfortable thin mouth guard for football, hockey, basketball, boxing, lacrosse and other contact sports.

Do you have a child in youth sports? Does he or she hate to wear a mouthguard? Or does he or she even gag on their mouthguard? My son had this problem and it almost ruined his entire season of football. So, mom to mom (or dad), I have a perfect solution to share with you for an at home DIY Custom Mouth Guard for Kids in Youth Sports. Mouth guards are mandatory in most youth contact sports. My youngest son played tackle youth football for the first time this year but at first, he could not ... Continue Reading...

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Filed Under: Family, Product Review, Youth Sports Tagged: boy mom, football, son

Kid-Approved Favorite Books for 9-Year-Old Boys

September 20, 2018

Kid-approved books for 9 year old boys. Get books boys want to read to inspire more reading in your child. #reading #books #booksfor9yearolds #boys #boymom #readingbooks #booksforboys

Looking for a book to get your young son reading? Often, as a mom or dad, you just need to find the right book to fit your child. Read about these Kid-Approved Favorite Books for 9 Year Old Boys or 8 year-olds or 10 year-olds or any kids under the age of a tween boy. I love it when my kids find a book they love and want to read. Reading is so important for kids and can instill a love for a lifelong hobby of reading. The best hobby ever!  These book ideas also make great birthday presents and ... Continue Reading...

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Filed Under: Family, Holidays, Product Review Tagged: books, boy mom, son

Portable Kids Hammock for the House, Backyard, and Camping

September 18, 2018

Portable Kids' Hammock for home, backyard, and camping. Hammock child and guinea pig snuggling and relaxing together. A great spot for relaxation, reading, bonding with a pet, taking a nap, or listening to music. A self care moment for kids. #selfcare #kids #hammocks #backyard #relaxation

I have three boys. Those three boys of mine have fallen in love with hammocks. They each have one it's the latest fave item at our house. This hammock is an easy-to-setup Portable Kids Hammock for the House, Backyard, and Camping. I can't wait to share this awesome (and inexpensive) hammock with you! This post contains affiliate links. Please see the disclaimer in the top bar menu and sidebar menu. Thank you:) As a mom, I adore these hammocks for several reasons: they are easy to set up ... Continue Reading...

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Filed Under: Family, Product Review Tagged: boy mom, Christmas, kids

Top Favorite Christmas Presents for Teen Boys

September 11, 2018

A gift for a younger teen boy. Gift ideas for the hard to buy for young teen boys.

Teen boys can be hard to buy Christmas gifts for because they are still kids, but they've outgrown many toys. Yet, they don't always want holiday gifts that are too adult-like either because they really still are kids. They want gifts that are enjoyable and make their lives better. When shopping for my own teen boys, I have stumbled across some fantastic finds so I'm sharing Top Favorite Christmas Presents for Teen Boys. I hope my ideas help you with your own shopping list:) This post contains ... Continue Reading...

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Filed Under: Family, Holidays, Motherhood Tagged: boy mom, Christmas, son, teen

50 Funny Real Humorous Quotes from Boys

August 24, 2018

Silly toys for boys. Gifts and toys boys will love.

Kids say the funniest things, don't they? I started a list of some of the funniest things my boys have said over the years. They've said so many funny things, I wish I had written them all down, but I did capture a few. Being a mom is awesome and when your kids make you outright laugh because of a funny comment, it makes being a mom even more fun and enjoyable. I'm sharing 50 funny real humorous quotes from boys, both young and old. Get ready to giggle! This post contains affiliate links. ... Continue Reading...

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Filed Under: Motherhood Tagged: boy mom, humor, kids

Football Mom Ideas: Healthy Snacks for High School Football Players

August 13, 2018

Football Mom Ideas Healthy Snacks for High School Football Players. Healthy meals for youth football players for practice and games. Teenage boys and being healthy with lots of energy from healthy protein and nutrient packed foods.

I have been a football mom for seven years going on eight, so I've learned a lot about how to help my sons succeed in football. One major contribution I can do as their mom is to help my boys eat healthy so they have the energy for football practice and games. Plus, feeding my boys protein and healthy foods wards off the hangry meltdown (very important for growing boys) resulting in a better experience and performance.  A win-win! Read my Football Mom Ideas: Healthy Snacks for High School ... Continue Reading...

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Filed Under: Family, Youth Sports Tagged: boy mom, football, kids, Lunch Ideas, motherhood, recipe, teens

10 Fun Harmless Memorable Rule Breakers Kids Love

June 28, 2018

5 awesome YA romance novels you will love to read. Good books for teen girls. Teen romance books for teenagers and moms. Good teen romance books reivewed by a YA author.

As a parent, do you sometimes break the rules with your kids for the sake of a good memory? I do it all the time. This parenting gig goes fast, and I want to make fun and memorable moments for my kids. Good memories that will last them their lifetimes. Rule breakers are often the perfect kindling for creating memories for life. I'm sharing my mom ideas that I've done with my own kids: 10 Fun Harmless Memorable Rule Breakers Kids Love. This post contains affiliate links. Please see my ... Continue Reading...

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7 Tips to Survive Hosting a Kids Birthday Party

January 4, 2018

Tips to Survive Hosting a kids birthday party. Smiley face birthday cake. #party #partyideas #birthdayparty #kids #partyideas #partyplanning #sleepover #partytime #host #entertaining #host

Hosting a party for your child to invite friends to is super fun:) Your child will always remember the party, but they won't remember the chaos or how hard you worked. So, you need some tips to stay sane during the party. I've hosted multiple parties for my three boys so I'm sharing my 7 Tips to Survive Hosting a Kids Birthday Party to help you get through it. This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I will receive a small advertising fee at no added cost to you. This ... Continue Reading...

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Over 75 Christmas Gift Ideas for Tween Boys

November 18, 2017

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  Tween boys are hard to buy gifts for because they are starting to outgrow the desire for toys, yet they still like some types of toys. However, at the same time, they are starting to like more adult-type gifts too. Yet, they don't want to just get a bunch of clothes because that's boring. Since I have bought many gifts for tween boys (and I'm still doing this) I've brainstormed a bunch of ideas for my own life. And, lucky you because I'm sharing my tips and ideas of what to buy for ... Continue Reading...

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Authentic Helpful Advice For Tweens Entering Middle School

July 15, 2017

young tween girl with flowers smiling

Tweens are Shaken Pop Cans, or Not Shake up six of a twelve pack of pop cans, then mix them all around on the table while not looking at them. Then open them one by one. That’s how life is with tweens. As a parent, I never know until in the heat of the moment if the response I will get from my tween will be explosive and messy like the shaken can or if it will be calm, peaceful, and refreshing like the unshaken can. I remember being a tween, and all the bad feelings I had while in that phase ... Continue Reading...

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Filed Under: Family, Motherhood Tagged: boy mom, kids, Parenting, tween

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