HOW can I break the news about Santa to an older child but with a soft & happy landing? We still need to keep the dream alive for younger siblings!2 answers
I need ideas for my husband’s 40th birthday! What have you done that was fun? We don’t want to go out of town or do anything too expensive. Thank you!I’m looking for gift ideas and ways to celebrate specifically being 40! I’m not asking for places to go. His birthday is next week 😊2 answers
Women with PCOS, how do you manage your symptoms?I was diagnosed with PCOS 10 years ago, but haven’t treated it other than infertility treatments. I’m looking into treatment options and want to go in with good questions.2 answers
Any advice on room sharing for siblings. Our daughter is 27 mos and our son is 8 mos and we are planning to have them room share sometime soon. Anyone general advice, tips or lessons learned?4 answers
What resources or approaches can you recommend when teaching your kids about money management and business?My daughter has desperately wanted chickens for some time now and this last summer we gave her the opportunity to earn and raise a flock of 10 birds. This girl has big plans but I’m having a hard time coaching her through it. She is only 7 years old, but has already made quite a bit of money selling her eggs to neighbors. She has goals to save money to invest back into her flock and their coop by expanding in the spring. Her ambition is both inspiring and dizzying. 😂🤣2 answers
What are your best kids soccer gear recommendations?Cleats for those who can tie shoes? For those who can’t? Best shin guards? Best socks? What about those shin guards that slot in the socks? Are those good? Good gear to wear under uniform on cold days? And anything else you can think of! Looking for kids roughly 4-11.2 answers
Favorite pie recipe recommendations please!I’m thinking I’m going to try a new pie recipe for thanksgiving. Usually we do a pumpkin pie and a sugar cream pie. But my kids are old enough I want to try something new. What are your favorite pie recipes (and if you could put in the recipe or link to it even more amazing!!)1 answer
I am having surgery in December and will be unable to lift anything or do much for four weeks. I’m trying to figure out how to prep for this because I have 3 small (but not tiny) kids. Help!For four weeks I won’t be able to lift anything and can’t bring my arms above my chest. It’s going to be right during the holidays. I’m thinking I need to wrap presents before the surgery. Maybe prepare easy freezer meals? What else? I need hive brainstorming here!2 answers
Let’s talk Santa. How long did your kids keep believing?I feel like my oldest are close to the end of this magical believing phase. When your kids stop believing? And how did that work? Did you have a conversation or did they figure it out? and if you could do the believing stage again, is there anything you would do differently during that stage and/or as when ends? I just want to make the most of the time I have left5 answers