Nanny to Mommy

My family loves to travel, and we do so as often as possible. But one thing that I hate is hauling 4 or 5 huge bags just for a week (or weekend) getaway. Everyone thinks they’ll need a specific outfit, pair of shoes, or essential toy on the road. This leads to heavier bags and plenty of frustration.

I knew there had to be a better way to pack, so I went hunting for some bag packing hacks and picked the ones I thought were the best for families like mine. I hope you’ll find this list just as useful as we did!

With spring’s arrival, we can all begin looking forward to all the fun times that the warmer months will bring. And is there anything more enjoyable than spending a long afternoon in the yard with friends and family, enjoying a fantastic BBQ? This has been off-limits for longer than normal, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. But now? We can begin to dream of those deeply enjoyable moments again.

So let’s not leave anything to chance. Let’s ensure that your BBQ is perfect. In this blog, we’ll look at five steps that’ll make it one to remember for all the right reasons.

Regular exercise is important for everyone, including kids. By ensuring your kids take part in regular physical activities, you can help them to improve their fitness, maintain a healthy weight and decrease the risk of future medical problems. If you want to instill a love of exercise in your kids, take a look at these top ways to encourage your kids to be active:

Looking for something fun to do this Friday night? Netflix has a new movie coming out called A Week Away. It is about a troubled teen who chooses to go to a Christian summer camp instead of Juvenile Detention, but surprise! The movie is a musical! I love musicals and am always looking for something to watch on Netflix.

A Week Away is Netflix’s first musical film of its kind, releasing March 26th Troubled teen Will Hawkins (Kevin Quinn) has a choice to make - go to juvenile detention or attend a Christian summer camp. While at camp, and with the help of his music, new friends and love interest (Bailee Madison), he learns the healing powers of kindness, forgiveness, and faith can be found in the most unlikely of places.

One of the essential things that the pandemic has taught us is the value of relationships, especially close family, parents, siblings, and children. That said, not everyone is lucky enough to be living with one's parents, especially mothers. We know that mothers are a special gift from God. Many happy childhood memories are credited to our dear, loving mothers, which is why this Mother's Day deserves a special celebration in their honor.

You might already be looking up for personalized Mother's Day Gifts 2021. However, there are other creative ways too to make them (mothers) feel special this year. Most likely, you are socially distancing right now and might not have visited your Mother recently. Here are some amazing ideas for 2021 to make your mom feel special and loved: