This easy banana muffin recipe is a family favorite. Our toddlers cannot get enough of them and they’re such a convenient snack. Some days the kids gobble them up faster than I can bake them! Best of all, the buttermilk keeps these muffins perfectly moist. There’s nothing I hate more than squeezing in a few […]
11+ Tips for First Time Foster Parents (You Need to Read!)
Are you a new foster parent? And are you anxiously awaiting your first placement? I remember that mix of excitement, fear of the unknown, and nervous energy well. First, congratulations on becoming a foster parent! There’s such a need and I’m so glad you’ve decided to begin the process. While you wait, check out these […]
Mango + Pineapple Popsicle Recipe (Refined Sugar Free)
This mango + pineapple popsicle recipe is perfect for a hot summer day! When the heat reached over 100 degrees this weekend, we knew it was time to whip up a batch of homemade popsicles. Our toddlers love to help make popsicles and this tropical fruit popsicle recipe is fast becoming a family favorite. These […]
Strawberry + Blueberry Yogurt Smoothie Popsicle Recipe
This strawberry + blueberry popsicle recipe is a huge hit with both kids and adults. Healthy, simple, and delicious, strawberry + blueberry yogurt smoothie popsicles are the perfect healthy treat for a hot summer day. Even picky eaters gobble them up! Homemade popsicles recipes are an easy way to get kids involved with the cooking […]
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Techniques That Work
Recently, I’ve been learning as much as I can about mindfulness as a technique for stress reduction. I was so skeptical, but I’d reached the point where I was ready to try anything. And the funny part? As much as I resisted, I now believe mindfulness practices were the answer to stress and anxiety that […]
Accepting a Foster Placement: 15 Key Questions to Ask
Congratulations, you’ve made it through the licensing process! Now the real challenge begins. On the one hand, you hope the phone never rings – that there’s never another child who needs to be removed from their family of birth to be kept safe. At the same time, you know the statistics for your area and […]