Nanny to Mommy

Mother's Day kind of snuck up on me this year. Did you know that this year Mother's Day was May 12, 2019? It's not that it isn't special to me. I no longer have any living grandparents and my mom is my only living parent, so Mother's Day is kind of a big deal. There has just been a lot of things that have happened emotionally in the last few months that have been distracting and I'll hopefully talk about them soon. So because sometimes planned ahead gifts don't happen like we would like, I wanted to share some gift ideas with you that your mom (or mom figure) will love and they don't cost anything but your time.

Free Gift Ideas for Mother's Day:

Founded in 1915, Federal Process Corporation began with just one product - Gasoila (pronounced Gas-oil-ah) Hard Set Sealant. In 1994, a product was created for the industrial business to remove sealant, now known as Tub O' Towels. However, once it was discovered that this strong wipe had thousands of uses outside of the industrial space, it was introduced to the retail market in 2011. Now, seven years later, Tub O' Towels Heavy Duty Cleaning Wipes is a staple in auto body shops and garages across the US. 

My kiddos love playing outside. We live in a wonderful neighborhood where everyone knows everyone, and all the children play outside together. I love that my children can have a childhood like I did. We are working hard on making our backyard a place that all the children can enjoy.

I've teamed up with LiveWell Naturally and some of my favorite bloggers to bring you ladies a FABULOUS Prize Package Giveaway! You can spoil yourself, treat a friend, or give it to mom for Mother's Day!  

This awesome prize package features the luxurious Tory Burch Robinson Small Triple-Compartment Tote in black, a $25 Starbucks gift card, and an assortment of LiveWell Naturally CBD products, including 2 Full Spectrum Hemp Oil Topical Balms,  1 container of Full Spectrum Hemp CBD Oil Capsules, 2 Full Spectrum Hemp CBD Oil Lip Balms, and a Full Spectrum Hemp CBD Oil Tincture!

Teacher Appreciation Week 2019 in the United States of America will begin on Monday, May 6 and end on Friday, May 10. At my daughter's school they do something different each day with a theme. I have linked some below that I have used as well. I love making printable and they have seriously made my life so much easier in the past for cute gift ideas. I made a Chick-fil-a Gift card printable last year that I shared at Christmas.

If you saw our Unicorn Easter Basket, then you know I was sent some Hallu bath bombs and I thought what a perfect opportunity to create something new to show appreciation to the many teachers in my children's lives. I created this printable so you can easily give a cute little Teacher Appreciation gift that they are sure to love. Simply click the image below to print. You can make it smaller with your printer settings and then print more to a page like I did (since we have three teachers not including PE and music teachers) or you can make a card. This could even be a cute gift for a dance or gymnastics (etc.) instructor as well.

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My family hosts a family Easter egg hunt every year. Everyone in the family is invited on mine and my husband's sides. It is an awesome celebration that brings our entire family together. I started this tradition the year my son was born. I had been wanting to make sure this was an annual tradition that combined our family and my son was only a few weeks old on his first Easter so everyone decided to come to my house so we didn't have to travel far.

The fun thing about this year is that we will have even more kids. And since all of the children are in different age groups, I have some tips to share to throw the perfect egg hunt gathering.

Working for yourself can be one of the most fulfilling things you ever do. If you are a parent, you already know what it is like to have a baby, to nurture it, and see it grow. As your kids get older and you have more free time, working for yourself gives you a chance to develop your business in a similar way. Being your own boss is not just satisfying—there are other benefits too.

If you have been following my blog, then you know my son recently started wearing glasses. He just turned five and got his glasses right before his fifth birthday. They have helped him so much in school and recreational activities. He wants to color more and has been hitting the ball more in baseball. They aren't quite 100% and I think that's because although I searched pediatric ophthalmologist, the facility I took him to doesn't normally see children. The doctor admitted that she was scared to go stronger, but that's what he might need. And when I took him to his one year physical check up, they had a chart of shapes and he still couldn't see the bottom lines. We will get there. Since he still has issues recognizing letters, this is a process for us to figure out what is the best prescription for him.

I have had glasses since I was in seventh grade. My mom has had glasses since she was a toddler, so glasses just run in our family. When my son got his new glasses, they told us a few helpful tips on how to take care of eyeglasses that I thought I would share with all of you because some of these even I didn't know!

My daughter is obsessed with unicorns and so are my nieces. So I wanted to incorporate that into a cute Easter basket idea. They also love JoJo Siwa and since she loves all things unicorn, I thought the two could go hand in hand if you are looking for some basket filler ideas! So if you're child is like mine and a little unicorn obsessed, then you'll love this Unicorn Easter Basket Tutorial and stuffer ideas.

I originally saw the idea of creating an Easter Basket Tutu from my friend Jamie who blogs at The Denver Housewife. She has done so many cute ones including a Shopkins Easter Basket. And I am all about reusing items found around the house to create new projects. I think it is more economical to do it that way, but you could very easily buy many of the items featured in Target's Dollar Spot or on Amazon like she did. I will try and link to some similar items. My mother-in-law gave me the tulle I used and I had the unicorn topper from some old party supplies. That's why I decided to recreate this look for a Unicorn theme.

Do you have a few ugly spots or cracks on the walls in your home? If yes, then, we bet you are spoilt for choice as we are going to present a few cracking ideas to help you hide those timeless wall flaws!

Cracked or damaged walls, we all know, are an eyesore that must be dealt with immediately. But, most commonly, people resort to painting their walls to tackle this problem. Painting your walls is just an old trick guy. Nowadays, you have a plethora of ideas to choose from. Like, for example, covering walls with decorative wall panels, wallpapers, and tiling the walls. So, without wasting any more of your precious time, let’s get going and see what’s in store!

All moms have demanding lives which means that their health and wellbeing is often put on the backburner. However, in order to be the very best mum to your children, it’s crucial that your own self-care is a priority on your to-do list.

It’s okay to take a moment for yourself or get the help and support you need, especially if you happen to be feeling completely overwhelmed or finding yourself struggling to cope with personal issues. There are moments when making the decision to put yourself first will help you become a better parent, but why should you?

Cleanliness is next to godliness or so they say. If you are like me, then you want to make sure that at least when it comes to your baby that everything is clean and sanitized. I worked in day care and as a nanny for many years. I have seen first hand what not proper sanitation can do. Spread germs, bacteria, and so many bad things that you don't want around your children.

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It is Spring Break this week at our house. My husband had to work this week, so no vacations for us. And exploring the world will have to wait until another time. And that's fine. We love exploring where we live locally too. My issue is what do you do when the weather is bad and you have two cooped up kids to entertain all day?

What better than some fun games to play from TCG Toys?!

The celebration of the century comes alive in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic! This monumental ice skating spectacular is coming to Infinite Energy Arena in Duluth from Thursday, April 25, through Sunday, April 28, 2019. Tickets are officially on sale now.

Audiences will be a part of the magic of Disney as Mouse-teer of Ceremonies Mickey Mouse leads a parade of more than 50 beloved characters starring Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and featuring an ensemble of Disney Princesses including Cinderella, Rapunzel, Ariel, Snow White and Tiana. The wintry wonderland of Disney’s Frozen also comes to life with Anna, Elsa, and the hilarious Olaf, as they discover that true love is the greatest magic of all.