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Holiday Gifts for 9-year-old Boys

November 30, 2018

Holiday gifts for 9-year-old boys, Christmas presents for boys. Holiday shopping for a son. Gift guide for boys with educational toys, active toys, books, and creativity toys.

Looking for holiday gift ideas for 9-year-old boys? Check out my suggestions:) I'm a boy mom times three, so I've had lots of experience buying gifts for boys over the years. Kids this age are fun to buy for because they still love toys plus they love active toys, creative toys, and their inquisitive minds still love learning toys as well. I hope you find some great ideas here for the boy in your own life! This website uses affiliate links. Please see the disclaimer in the top bar menu and ... Continue Reading...

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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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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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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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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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10 Ideas for Tweens and Teens To Do on Halloween

November 2, 2017

10 Ideas for Tweens and Teens to do on Halloween #Halloween #halloweenactivites #tweens #teens #carvepumpkins

Tweens and are teens are still kids. Kids love Halloween, but at the age of tweens and teens, dressing up for trick or treating may not appeal to them. But again, they are still kids so celebrating Halloween is important. Kids should still be able to have fun on Halloween. But, what can they do? I am sharing 10 Ideas for Tweens and Teens to do on Halloween based on my experience as a mother. This website contains affiliate links. Please see my disclaimer for ... Continue Reading...

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What To Tell Kids Every Day Of Middle School

August 31, 2017

Facing the new gigantic sea of middle school. What to Tell Kids every day of middle school.

Do you remember middle school? I sure do, and I remember it being awkward. I felt self-conscious all the time. I thought middle school was a tough time and simply a phase to endure. Kids may tell parents they are scared when they are about to start middle school, or they may hide their fear. Some kids may even say they are excited, but most will have a bit of fear on some level because there are so many unknowns in the gigantic turbulent sea of middle school. Kids will experience many new ... Continue Reading...

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Math Help Website Review For Kids

August 16, 2017

math website review for kids

Does your child need a boost of help for math? Thinkster Math is your solution. It provides students with extra math practice outside of school, many tutorial teaching videos, and personalized instruction done right at home online for K-8th grade. I recently was given the opportunity to try out the Website Thinkster Math for my son. We were given free access to the membership in exchange for my own 100% honest review. I did enjoy several aspects of the website and I'm going to share my ... Continue Reading...

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DIY Pool Noodle Float Strip

July 9, 2017

Using DIY Pool Noodle Float Ring in the pool

We have a backyard inground pool which our family loves! We lose many pool floaties to holes, so I'm on the search for solutions to get more creative with pool noodle floats. I love to use pool noodles to make new creations, and my new moldable DIY Pool Noodle Float Strip is a hit with my boys (and me!). I love this design because it is so versatile, plus it's more fun than a boring, ordinary straight noodle. It can be used as a 6'2" straight float, or it can be doubled over for a stronger ... Continue Reading...

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