Nanny to Mommy

Being a mom is hard work, there is no doubt about it. Often it is difficult to find the time for moms to put themselves first, which leads to burnout. Of course, adequate sleep, good food, and “me time” are all essential for a busy mom, but what about the little treats that might not seem as essential?

When parents have spare cash, it is common to see it handed over the counter to purchase a treat for a child. But what about the mom?

Busy moms need treats more than ever and this piece is a guide on what treats would be ideal for the busy mom in your life.   

Activate dance party mode to learn and dance your way through TROLLS WORLD TOUR, now available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. TROLLS WORLD TOUR is now available to own on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD. To celebrate today's release, check out the exciting clip below, recipe, crafts, and an awesome giveaway!


Queen Poppy (Anna Kendrick), Branch (Justin Timberlake), and the rest of your favorite Trolls are back for another musical adventure that’s bigger—and louder—than ever before! In TROLLS WORLD TOUR, Poppy and Branch discover that their kingdom is only one of six musical realms—Funk, Country, Techno, Classical, Pop, and Rock—that were once united in perfect harmony. When the power-hungry ruler of the Rocker Trolls threatens to silence all other music so her tribe can reign supreme, Poppy and Branch must embark on an epic quest to unite the realms of Trollskind, before the songs in their hearts are lost forever!

When it comes to our children’s mental health, sometimes we cannot be 100% sure what we can and should do to help things. Children are sponges and they can pick up on anxious feelings from adults and situations can start to affect their own mental health and wellbeing. Often feelings and emotions can’t always be explained, and making sure there is established routine and understanding can help you and your child to ensure that their mental health is positive and in a good space. So what can you do to take better care of your child’s mental health? Here are some suggestions.

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of The Quaker Oats Company.

As parents we already wear many hats, and if school closures taught us anything it is that we appreciate teachers more than ever before. If you are like me, then you are having to learn new ways to keep your kiddos entertained while making sure they stay engaged in school work at home. Without ideas and the virtual help from both of my kiddos' teachers, I don't think I would have had the capabilities to manage homeschooling.

There are so many ways to thank a teacher and Quaker sent us an awesome custom box of goodies so we could easily create something special for my children's teachers. This box was filled with Quaker Kids Organic Bites & Bars along with fun activities such as a DIY Wood Heart Frame, Thank You Note Kit & Stickers, and a t-shirt and paint. So, we were inspired to create an easy craft so our children's teachers will know they are appreciated.

There are many great gift ideas that you can get your dad, whether this is for Father’s Day, his birthday, or a special occasion. However, if you’ve a particularly busy dad who is moving about non-stop, then those gifts can be stepped up a notch to make it a whole lot more easier for him! Here are 8 great ideas for the busy dad.