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Chores for Preschoolers to Help Make Your Life Easier

If you have a preschooler, like I do, then this is the perfect time to add in some chores for them — enter this list of chores your 4 year old can help with.

Starting them out requires a lot of patience. But, once they have a routine, they’ll be happy little helpers!

The main problem with adding chores into your child’s day is figuring out what they can actually help with, without it being too complicated.

A preschooler obviously can’t do the same chores as a teenager. But there are a lot of things they CAN do.

Let’s take a look at some good examples of chores for a 4 year old.

How to give a gift in a jar for Christmas this year

If you want to simplify gift-giving this year, you’ll want to check out these gift in a jar ideas for Christmas.

A homemade “gift in a jar” is the perfect way to show off your creative side!

You’ve probably seen, and possibly even received, something like the popular cookie mix in a mason jar. (I have, and it was awesome!)

But this isn’t your only option. One year, I made a big batch of Christmas trail mix and divided it into large mason jars, then gifted them to the family.

Consider the following gift in a jar present ideas.

Housewarming + Christmas Gift Ideas for New Homeowners

Need gift ideas for new homeowners — that they can actually use?

When you buy a new house, it seems the list of things you need is never-ending. So it should be pretty easy to think of something they’d be able to use, right?

If you’re having a hard time coming up with a good gift for the new homeowner in your life, you should be able to find something on this list.

Mason Jar Decoration Ideas for Christmas, or Anytime

Mason jars are a fun way to present a gift to a friend or relative. So if you’re wondering how to decorate mason jars for Christmas gifts, you’re in the right place! 

You might have seen some yummy “gift in a jar” ideas, from brownie and cookie mix to beans for soup. Not to mention all the non-food gifts, like homemade beauty products. (Sugar scrub? Yes, please!) 

These are fun, inexpensive presents to give for holidays and special occasions. They are even more unique when a decorative touch is added. 

Practical and Creative Ways to Save or Re-Purpose Your Kids’ Art

Kids are notorious for creating piece after piece of art. And you can’t keep ALL of them — yet, on the other hand, you feel guilty getting rid of them. Thus ensues the great dilemma: What to do with children’s artwork.

Not to worry! I have a few ideas that will help you with the de-cluttering process AND save as many of your kiddos’ masterpieces as you’d like. 

That’s right — you can keep them all, or just a select few. Let’s find out how.

How to make a homemade Halloween mask three different ways

Maybe you’re trying to save money this year. Or perhaps you’re just looking for a fun Halloween craft for the little ones. Either way, you’re in need of some super easy DIY Halloween mask ideas.

And some super easy DIY Halloween mask ideas are what I’ve got!

Not only is mask-making a fun activity for kids, but it gives the creative side of their brain a workout. All that at very little cost for you.

Sounds like a winning craft idea! So let’s get started.

Fun DIY Ideas and Activities for Stay at Home Summer Camps

Your kids’ summer camps have been cancelled this year! Now what? Why not design your own camp, complete with a variety of fun at-home summer camp themes.

Whether you’re reading this in 2020 and camps are closing due to the pandemic, or your children can’t attend camp this year for another reason, planning a DIY at-home summer camp is the perfect alternative.

The best part about hosting a summer camp in your own home is that camp is open whenever it works for you. No more working around the summer camp schedules. You can start and end whenever you choose!

We all want to wake up feeling refreshed and full of energy every morning, don’t we?

Whether you’re a sleep deprived parent of young children or you can’t get a good night of sleep because of a bad back, I think we can agree that a good night’s sleep is the key to waking up feeling refreshed in the morning.

I recently discovered Puffy, a bed-in-a-box mattress company, and partnered with them to help share the word about how you can get a better night’s sleep and feel rested when you wake up.

Because if you aren’t sleeping well, it’s really hard to be your best self during daytime hours, wouldn’t you agree?

How to Choose the Best Puffy Memory Foam Mattress for Your Needs

“Which Puffy Mattress Should I Buy?”

It’s time for a new mattress, and you’ve heard good reviews about Puffy. There’s just one problem: You’re not sure which of their mattresses is the perfect fit for you.

It can be hard to know if you’re making the right choice when investing in a new mattress. After all, you spend a third of your life in bed, and the mattress you choose can determine whether you wake up feeling well rested in the morning — or not.

Once you decide on Puffy, the next step is to choose between the three different types of mattresses.

Let’s review the three memory foam mattress options that they offer, and figure out which one is the perfect fit for you.

What is the best home remedy for dry eyes?

Dry air can cause tears to evaporate more quickly, leading to the irritating condition known as “dry eyes”. Today, I’m here to talk about how you can get rid of dry eyes with an ultrasonic humidifier.

If you spend a lot of time with the heat or air conditioner running, you might find that your eyes are much more dry during these times.