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Moving Day? Easy As Pie!

February 19, 2022 By Anne

Let’s be honest. Everyone sure is going to look busy on moving day, but we all know who is actually going to be busy on moving day – and that’s Mamma.

So we’ve developed a little survival guide, designed especially for you Mom, to make your moving day as hassle-free as possible. We’re not saying it’s going to be perfect, we’re not promising light at the end of the tunnel, but we think we might have made one of the most stressful days possible, a little less so.

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First up, BE PREPARED

So you’ve known that moving day was coming for a while, right? So there is no excuse for not being prepared. There are tons of online resources that can help you with endless checklists and templates to make your moving day as easy as possible.

In addition to the ‘regular stuff,’ there are a few nice to have that can also make your moving day as stress-free as possible.

For example, keep out a basket of cleaning materials to give your house the once over – remember that you may be moving, but your ex-neighbors are not, and you never want to be those people.

Then, if you have tiny humans be sure and keep a few of their favorite toys, coloring books, or activities to hand, and dedicate a space for them in the garden or somewhere safe where they’ll be out of the way, but still under your eye.

FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD!

Moving day has a way of activating hunger receptors in everyone’s brain that didn’t exist before and you do not want to be the ‘cook’ right now. So, everyone gets to choose their favorite food beforehand, and this is then delivered, remember to make sure that whatever is left over is disposed of properly.

DOUBLE-CHECK, THEN TRIPLE CHECK YOUR MOVING COMPANY

Whether you’re moving locally, across the state, or abroad, your moving company will be the cause of a day worth remembering or a day you’d do anything to forget. Companies like Allied Van Lines have years of experience in dealing with moves within the United States and beyond and if you started planning for your move in advance, you should include a financial plan for this. You’ll be so glad that you did.

MOMMY’S LITTLE HELPERS

Involve your kids. This house was as much theirs as it was yours, so let them get involved in cleaning up, packing their things, and then let them say goodbye to the house before you leave.

Then, there’s Mommy’s other helper. OK, so this one can be for both parents because if you’re smart, you’ll remember to leave two bottles of Champagne in the fridge, one for your plus one to toast your home goodbye and leave behind some good vibes – and one for the new owners to pick up from you left off. It’s not easy being an amazing woman, but someone has to do it.

PLAN YOUR FINANCES IN ADVANCE

If you have a few months before moving day, plan your finances in advance to allow for things like specialist cleaning companies to give your home the once over when you’re finally out, or landscapers to do the garden.

Moving day doesn’t have to be a killer, you’re a mom – you can do anything!

Anne

I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!

5 Fun Learning Activities for Child Development

February 11, 2022 By Anne

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The past two years have seen major disruption to all aspects of life. Covid-19 impacts the entire world on a scale never before seen in living memory. One of the hardest hit is the children, mainly their education. Millions of schools were closed during the worst of the pandemic, and many more continue with unpredictable opening and closing. Fortunately, there are many fun learning activities for child development you can do at home to boost learning.

Online Education Games

The current generation of children is the first growing up with no concept of the world before the internet. And whether you love it or loathe it, there is a lot more to the worldwide web than social media and adult entertainment. The internet is a unique tool for learning, and the resources are almost endless. While some of the best, such as ABCmouse, are available off-line, you can supplement professionally developed software with easily accessible online tools like Twinkl, BrainPop, and e-Learning for kids for pre-K school children.

Sorting Shapes

The early years are critical for developing logic skills. Yet logic doesn’t come so easy to many children. Researchers have discovered that youngsters use both the right and left sides of their brains to accomplish the same task. On the other hand, adults process most tasks using their right or left hemisphere. As you develop, you become dependent on one or the other. This is why some people are great at math, and others are great artists. Shape-sorting activities like jigsaw puzzles stimulate both sides of the brain in kids and help their cerebral development.

Artistic Expression

Further to nurturing the right side of the brain for creativity, artistic expression helps with much more than creating works of art. While your logical ability enables you to understand language, creativity is responsible for forming words into coherent sentences. In children, these abilities aren’t fully developed, and they use artwork to convey feelings they don’t have the words for. Additionally, kids use art to describe what they have done and what they have experienced. Therefore, artistic expression should be encouraged to help kids cope with life.

Learning Through Play

You might remember all the fun activities you did when you were a child. But, you probably weren’t aware that playing at school is a subversive method of education. Education and psychology use the term “learning through play” to describe how kids learn. Play helps kids develop social and cognitive skills, emotional maturity, and confidence to try new things. Some of the best examples of learning while playing include running, climbing, dancing, and rolling. All of which help with motor skills, social development, and physicality.

Water Activities

There are many excellent materials for helping kids understand the world around them. For instance, without realizing it, building sandcastles and then knocking them down teaches children about gravity. Water play is similar in that it can teach kids about more laws of physics. For example, playing with boats helps understand that there is an equal and opposite reaction for every action. Additionally, filling up cups and even getting into a paddling pool expresses the Archimedes principle of volume via water displacement. However, water is also just plain fun.

Anne

5 Ways You Can Help Your Child Recover From an Accident

February 11, 2022 By Anne

Accidents happen in life, but that doesn’t mean they are something we should accept. When it comes to children, accidents can cause long-lasting trauma. Both parents and children need to know how to react when an accident happens. Whether it be a medical or emotional injury, here are some ways you can help your child recover from the effects of an accident.

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Allow Them to Talk Freely About Their Feelings

The best thing you can do for your child after an accident is to talk about their feelings. Let them know it’s okay to talk about what happened and how they feel. If your child feels scared or anxious about it happening again, let them know you are there to help them however they need it.

Ensure They Get Enough Sleep

Sleep deprivation is as equally as bad as your child suffering from a physical injury. A lack of sleep can affect an individual’s memory, cognition, and mood. Moreover, it can also cause mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. So how does this relate to the recovery process? If your child has been injured and is suffering from a lack of sleep, give them time and space to calm down and recover. It might mean some changes to their usual sleeping pattern but they need to let their body rest so it can recover from the trauma.

Give Them Space to Process Their Accident

Every child will react differently to an accident. Some children will handle the situation well, while others may not. It’s essential to give your child space when trying to process the accident.

Give them time to feel their emotions instead of trying to fix them right away. Let them cry, scream, or show any other emotion they need to feel better. Don’t try to use logic or reasoning with them at that moment because they won’t be in a logical state of mind.

Establishing trust is essential when it comes to healing from trauma. Talk about their injury, so they know you are there for them. Make sure your child knows you are there for them by being supportive and understanding without being too nosy about the details of how it happened or what they saw happen.

Get Them Care For Any Pain They May Have

When your child is recovering from an accident, they will likely experience pain. Depending on the severity of the accident and damage sustained; this can be as simple as giving them over-the-counter pain relief.

In some cases, your pediatrician may refer you for further treatment and support for long-term recoveries. Outside of this, you can consider supplemental therapies to support their recovery, such as visiting a Pediatric Chiropractor.

Encourage Returning to Normal Routines

Allowing your child to return to their routine is an excellent way to recover. Of course, if the accident has caused some emotional trauma, this might not be the best course of action. But for most accidents, children must get back into their school or extracurricular activities as soon as possible. This will help them feel like they are living their life again and not just focusing on what happened in the past.

Anne

How adding colorful wallpaper can improve your mood

February 7, 2022 By Anne

Everything that you keep around yourself has an effect on your mood. Whether it is your home or your working space You have to create a vibe that is going to keep you happy. There are so many people who don’t keep anything in their homes and feel sad and depressed. That is why many professionals suggest that you should keep your surroundings and your house beautiful so that whenever you step into your home you feel a sense of positivity.

There are many unique ways in which you can make your space look beautiful. Interior designing trends are changing rapidly and as that is happening they give lots of ideas to people as to how they have to make their house look elegant. Wallpapers are one of those things that will never go out of fashion and someone will be out there buying a wallpacvper as we speak. Peel and stick w nallpapers have proven to be durable and reliable. The adhesive at the back of these wallpapers allows you to install them in your home without having to call in a professional to do it. Once you involve yourself in the activity of redecorating your home you will eventually feel content with yourself.

Wallpaper as the new trend

All of the population of the world was stuck inside their homes for the past 2 years but now as the lockdowns are being lifted and people have started getting out, everyone wants to call their friends and family to their homes and have quality time with them as they have not been able to do that for so long.

The moment someone steps into your house the first thing that they see is how you have decorated your space. The way you put things in your home is the way you represent yourself. Deep down everyone wants to create a beautiful space so that whenever someone comes at your door they admire your aesthetic sense. Wallpapers have allowed people to go beyond their imaginations and create unique things whether it is an accent wall or small crafts made out of wallpapers. There are no limitations as to how and where you have to use these wallpapers.

Setting a lighter mood

If you are getting tired of seeing the same old things every day there is no reason for you to not redecorate. Nothing can hold you back from adding color to your life and once you do that you will wake up every day and feel like you have given birth to your new self. A lot of research and studies show that if you use bright colors or have them around you then your mood is elevated whenever you see them and the more gloomy and dark everything is the more you will feel depressed and sad.

Many people still think that using flower wallpapers is a bad option but in my opinion, if you look at the new designs that have been coming in the market you will know how the technology has progressed. There are tons of designs that you can choose from on online websites that allow you to go through small bits and details about the wallpaper before you purchase them and start redecorating your space.

A fresh start

Once you have decided on what you want you can simply have it delivered to your place without going through the hassle of buying the product yourself from the market. Life is all about adapting to change and making yourself content with where you are and where life is taking you. If you are going through some changes in your life just know that you can always adopt ways to make your life brighter and the best time to do that is to start now.

Anne

How To Be A Kick-Ass Woman: Tips For Financial And Health Success

February 2, 2022 By Anne

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Being a woman in 2022 is no easy task. You have to juggle work, family, and social obligations while staying healthy and keeping your finances in check. It can be tough to know where to start, but don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! This blog post will provide tips for financial and health success to help you achieve your goals. Follow these tips, and you will be on your way to being a kick-ass 2022 woman!

The Finance Side

You can prioritize a few key things as a woman to set yourself up for financial success down the road. The first step is to create a budget and stick with it. Next, ensure that you are not spending more than what comes in each month. With this, you will be sure there will be no surprises at the end of the month or during an unexpected emergency situation. It’s also crucial for women in 2022 to invest their money wisely, which means choosing investments with low risk but high returns over time. One of the most important is to make sure your wealth management plan is on track. This means reviewing your expenses and investments regularly and making adjustments as needed. You should also aim to save as much money as possible each month, so you have a cushion in case of unexpected costs or emergencies. Finally, it’s essential to be mindful of your physical and financial health.

Me Time

No matter how busy you are, it’s essential to find time for yourself. Whether that means taking a relaxing bath or reading your favorite book, make sure you’re taking some time each day to do something just for yourself. This will help keep you centered and grounded, which is especially important in times of stress.

Wasting The Pennies

One everyday money-wasting routine is buying things you don’t need. If you’re guilty of this, try to be more mindful of your spending and only purchase necessary items that will add value to your life. Another costly habit is eating out frequently. Not only does eating out tend to be more expensive than cooking at home, but it’s also not as healthy. Instead, try meal prepping on the weekends, so you have ready-made meals during the week.

Health Talk

When it comes to your health, it’s essential to make sure that you are taking care of yourself both physically and mentally. This means eating a healthy diet, getting enough exercise, and managing stress levels. It can be tough to do all of this on your own, so don’t be afraid to ask for help from family or friends. Not getting enough exercise can also negatively impact your finances by leading to obesity and other health problems that can be costly to treat. Make a commitment to get moving every day, even if it’s just taking a brisk walk around your neighborhood.