Fall is the best time of year and one way to get in the autumn spirit is to do fun Fall Crafts with your kiddos. When the temperature drops and you have to stay in these activities will keep them busy and happy. It’s all good fun!
***If you missed my First Fall Crafts Post that I created this year you can check it out right here.
15 More Fall Crafts For Kids
Paper Bag Crafts
The Pinterested Parent does it again with these amazingly fun Paper bag crafts. Find out how to create these here..
Create Leaf Turkeys
Make these silly turkeys with Crafty Morning.
How About Making Hedgehogs WIth Leaves??
Here’s another one straight from the Crafty Morning Blog. This little guy is so cute and fun to make!
Puffy Paint Candy Apples!
These Look so Good it makes me want Candy Apples. Find out how to make them at I Heart Arts And Crafts.
Popsicle Stick Apple Cores With Glitter
I’ve got lots of apple crafts here today. Find out how to make this one at Glued To My Crafts.
Another Sweet Hedgehog With Glue
This is an easy one even toddlers can do! Take a look at Glued To My Crafts.
Fall Tree Math Craft
Here’s Something Fun And Easy from Coffee Cups And Crayons.
A Felt and Fiber Hedgehog
This is most definitely my favorite hedgehog on the list over at Artsy Craftsy Mom.
Tissue Paper Plate Apples
This is another cute and simple apple craft from Jinxy Kids.
A Nifty Handprint Tree
This Will make a nice Thanksgiving decoration for the kids to show off over the Holiday. See At Best Ideas For Kids.
Painted Jack o Lantern Rocks
These are so cute! Make them with Adventures in a box.
Halloween Pumpkin Salt Painting!
This is an interesting way to use salt. Find out how to make it at Natural Beach Living.
Stuffed Paper Apples
These are really rustic and fun looking. Buggy and Buddy will show you how.
Paper Strip Pumpkin Craft
Fireflies and Mudpies want to show you how to make these. Check them out here.
Hanging Toilet Paper Roll Bat
Here’s something to do with those old toilet paper rolls. See it at Crafty Morning.
That’s it! May Your Fall Be Colorful and fun!!
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Raising a stubborn child is one of the more difficult challenges of parenting. When I was in college, one of my part-time jobs was babysitting a stubborn child.
During the interview with her mother, I was told that J. was strong-willed. Mom was frustrated and didn’t have any suggestions for how to deal with her stubbornness. With all of the confidence that a nineteen-year-old woman could possibly possess, I was sure that, with all of my years of childcare experience, I would be able to help.
Boy, did J. prove me wrong.
At every opportunity, J. would argue with me. At four-years-old, she could debate me about the color of the sky for an hour. I would walk into the kitchen to put lunch together, and step back into the living room five minutes later to find a crayon masterpiece on the walls.
When nap time rolled around, she would lay in her bed and scream like she was being beaten. Once, I had to run to the store for what I hoped would be a quick trip, with J. in tow. I ended up carrying her out of the store, surfboard style, as she called me names for not buying her a cupcake at the bakery.
What I didn’t Understand then Was that all behavior is communication.
When J. was fiercely defending her right to color on the walls, she was trying to tell me that she needed a creative outlet. When she debated the color of the sky, she just wanted to be right. When she didn’t get what she wanted at the store, she needed some control over her life.
Neither I, nor J’s mom, were being bad caregivers; we just failed to realize that J’s personality was strong and that she needed to be in a leadership position. Kids may also seem stubborn because they are overwhelmed or simply because they are having a bad day.
Today, being blessed with 3 stubborn children of my own, I have learned some ways that I can help my kids get the outcome they need, while I still get the results I need.
Here are five ways I’ve found to help your stubborn child.
Give choices
Instead of asking your stubborn child to get dressed, which can overwhelm someone to the point of non-compliance, lay out two clothing choices. “Please choose an outfit to wear,” gives those with strong personalities the feeling that they are in control, and helps those who may feel overwhelmed by narrowing their choices down to just two.
You as the parent are happy because kiddo isn’t dressed in purple pants with a yellow top and mismatched socks.
Help the communication
Many times, a child may seem stubborn because they can’t communicate what’s wrong. A child who refuses to eat dinner may have sensory issues, or may merely have a bit of tummy trouble and not feel like eating tonight.
Asking questions can help to narrow down these issues to get to the heart of the matter. However, because young children don’t have all of the tools to effectively communicate more complex needs, you may need to guide them. Keep the questions light, with a conversational tone, so that kiddo doesn’t feel like she is in trouble; if she does, she will get defensive or stop talking altogether.
Explain why
When I grew up, “because I said so,” was the answer I always received when I asked why. I wasn’t overly stubborn, so this response usually just made me mad. However, with a stubborn child, hearing “because I said so,” is a guarantee of a quick trip to temper tantrum island.
In this case, your child isn’t being stubborn because they don’t like you or they are trying to be difficult; they simply want a deeper understanding of why something has to be done.
A friend of mine has an autistic son who refuses to do anything if the only reason to do so is that it’s socially acceptable. To him, that’s not a valid reason. If she said “because I said so,” he would just not comply with her request.
In that situation, she needs to explain to him why she’s asking him to do a particular task. It’s just the way his brain works.
Keep It Simple
Kids need everything in small doses. When you are trying to find out what triggers your child’s stubbornness, start small. Don’t ask questions for thirty minutes if they refuse to put on their shoes. If you don’t have the answer after a few questions, you have to realize that you are not going to find the solution today, and hope for better results tomorrow. Keeping things simple helps keep your child from feeling overwhelmed or interrogated.
Also make sure that as you make changes to help adjust behavior, you remember the need for small doses. Making accommodations does not mean that stubbornness will end tomorrow. There may be a long road ahead of you.
Get Help When You Need It
Sometimes, parents are not great at communicating with their kids. That’s not a fault in the parent; childhood behavior and communication is something that people study for years, and still don’t consider themselves experts.
There wasn’t a Parenting Fairy who gifted you with the right tools for parenting upon the birth of your child. You are going to stumble occasionally.
When that happens, you may need help. A behavioral therapist that specializes in children may be able to help you and your child communicate better. Seeking help does not make you a failure, or label your child “difficult.”
It merely means that you have reached the point where you realize there is an issue that you alone cannot solve. It happens to all parents at some point.
When you take the time to help a stubborn child, you will find genuinely unexpected rewards.
A child who tested your patience can become loving and compliant when you understand what is triggering the stubbornness. Helping them learn how to communicate better will ease the journey you will be taking together, and will surely make things more comfortable as you navigate the messy teen years, which will happen sooner than you think!
I really hope this helps and good luck 🙂
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Walking into the Dollar Store and exploring all the fun items and great deals is always a lot of fun. There are so many great ways to save money as you wander the aisles. However, among all of the bargains you can find, there are a few things that you should never buy at the Dollar Store.
Shampoo And Conditioner
Many times the shampoo and conditioner that you find at the Dollar Store are often watered down so the quality of the product isn’t quite up to par. You’re better off buying well-known discount brands at a grocery or drug store. They have been found to carry fake products in the past as well, unfortunately.
Batteries
The batteries sold at Dollar Stores are usually not well made and they won’t last as long as brand name batteries purchased elsewhere. Skip them and splurge on the good stuff.
Cooking Utensils
Often the cooking utensils that you can find at discount stores are made of plastic or an unsafe coated metal. While this may seem like a steal for items you don’t use often, there are sometimes dangerous chemicals in the plastic and metals that could possibly leach into your food. It’s not worth the savings.
Pet Food
Pet food ingredients in dollar store formulations may be low quality and could cause your pets to become sick. Also, it can be difficult to tell if the pet food you are purchasing has been sitting on shelves for an extended period of time.
Extension Cords and Power Strips
Because of the manufacturing quality of many of the Dollar Store items, electrical products are probably not a safe purchase. Malfunctioning extension cords and power strips can become a fire hazard.
Trash Bags and Plastic Baggies
Trash bags, sandwich bags, and similar products from the Dollar Store are not a great choice due to their quality. They tear easily and closures don’t always work well – just not a great purchase.
Jewelry
Most of the jewelry found at discount stores are not well made. It will break easily, discolor quickly, and items made of metal can cause your skin to discolor, as well. Save your money and invest in a couple of better quality, classic jewelry pieces that will go with multiple wardrobe looks. Besides, they don’t have anything nice anyway.
Toys
There have been reports in recent years that lead has been found in some of the toys at Dollar Stores. Also, the toys often break easily, resulting in a choking hazard for little ones. So this is a big one. Just don’t buy that junk!!
Food Items
Expiration dates on the food items at a Dollar Store can be questionable, plus the package sizes are often smaller than in standard stores. Even if you’re able to find brand name, safe foods, you might be spending more for them by volume than in a grocery store.
Makeup and Beauty Products
The ingredients and shelf life on the makeup and beauty products found at the Dollar Store are questionable at best. You run the risk of using toxic compounds on your skin or having reactions to unknown ingredients.
Though there are many things at the Dollar Store that are a great deal, take the time to consider your purchases. Quality and package size, combined with dangerous ingredients could turn those fabulous bargains into a really bad deal.
So just be considerate of the things you buy and stay away from these troubled products!
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It’s almost Fall again, Yay! It’s the absolute funniest time of the year. The Weather is always dreamy and the Leaves are crunchy and beautiful.
There are so many fun things to do and creating Fall Crafts is at the top of the list. In this post, I give you 16 Crafting Ideas for you and your little ones to enjoy together. Your Kids will love these ideas and most of them are simple to make.
Let’s get this crafting party started!
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Help your little one develop Fine Motor Skills With A fall Tree Craft Created With Dot Stickers. Fall Tree Craft From Fun Learning For Kids
Create A Horse Chestnut Snake With Red Ted Art. Learn How Here.
Make Some Leaf Puppets! This is so crafty and cool. See how on Messy Little Monster.
Make Autumn Leaf People! This is another Great, leafy idea. Learn how at Thimble And Twig.
Autumn Playdough For Sensory Fun. Check Out This 4-minute recipe over at Rainy Day Mum.
How About Creating COLORFUL NO-CARVE OWL PUMPKINS?? Find out how over at I Heart Crafty Things
Want To Make A Pretty Hanging Leaf Mobile Craft? Check it out at The Imagination Tree.
How about a FALL SENSORY & SNACK STORY TIME? Sounds fun right? Learn more here.
Felt Fall Tree Play Set Inspired by The Little Yellow Leaf By Buggy And Buddy!
How about a Leaf Hedgehogs Craft By Easy Peasy And Fun.
Learn How to make a colorful Fall Pine Cone Tree With Fireflies and Mudpies.
Why Not try something fun like making a Dixie Cup Squirrel? Take a look at The Pinterested Parent.
What Do You think of this Tissue paper and leaf craft from In The Playroom?
How about creating Fall Button Trees? How Cute is that? Get the details over at How We Learn.
Here’s another great Craft from The Pinterested Parent.
My Mommy Style has a Fun and easy leaf people craft you could do too. See Photos here.
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These are some great and simple Fall Craft Ideas for Kids, Am I Right? I love The fall Sensory Playdough myself! I think using Autumn herbs will make the colors fun and it will smell heavenly!
I hope you and your little ones enjoy Fall to the fullest!
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My Home is a Disaster! That’s what we all like to say but is it really that bad?
Believe me, I get it.. I have three kids and a husband who’s like a kid. They leave a trail of disaster and slime behind them no matter how hard I try to clean it up.
It’s just life and it happens to the best of us.
But there are ways to clean it up and make it less frustrating.
Even as all of your efforts are destroyed by your family as they move through like a tornado, there are things you can do to minimize the disaster area and I am going to show you how. { You have to keep a sense of humor about these things or it will drive you crazy ? }
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We are going to simplify your life together so even when there’s a big mess, it won’t feel like you’re absolutely drowning in clutter.
You need to tackle the mess with Strategy. You’d think cleaning would be simple enough but approaching it with a very specific plan and doing some parts of it each day will really simplify things and it will help you get it done.
So let’s begin..
Planning The Cleanup
Make an appointment with yourself each day and keep it! Write it down on a schedule and carve out that time specifically for this task.
If you have a set time and you know exactly what you’re supposed to be doing, this will help you get the job done. That’s how you begin, Just with a plan.
Carve out a bit of time each day for a week or two and tackle the clutter. Maybe it’s 15 minutes a day, maybe an hour { the longer you spend each day, the quicker you can be done obviously }
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Clear The Clutter
There are spots in your home that gather junk. You know that counter or table or shelf and once it starts you just keep piling stuff there. It becomes the designated area for your crap and everybody knows it so they keep putting junk there too.
So the first thing you want to do is begin with these areas. Remove all the clutter and clear it completely. Let everyone know that it’s a clutter-free zone from now on.
This act alone will help tremendously in making you feel better about your space.
The first two or three days during your appointed time you can work on this task.
Tackle Bigger Projects in Small Steps Too
I know there are some hidden places in your home that seem like a horrible abyss of clutter and crap. We all have them, Mine is the hall closet and it’s what nightmares are made of. I have 3 kids who just throw their stuff in there.
But the easiest way to deal with spaces like this is with baby steps. Your plan of attack should be just like the Cluttery spots we talked about before.
Just take 15 or 30-minute increments each day and address a part of the mess. Set a timer too. It will make you feel accomplished and like your mountain of mess is slowly receding. It’s a good feeling each time that little buzzer goes off.
Be Brutal About What You Through Out
Do you really need all that stuff? I know it’s hard to let go of things, believe me, but sometimes you just have to brutal and let go.
You can donate some of it or maybe even sell some of it on Ebay and make a little extra money. But if that ends up being an excuse for you to keep it and you know you won’t do it then toss it out!
Just LET GO. A fun way to do this is to get a garbage bag and set a timer for 15 minutes. Go from room to room and fill it up completely. Then get rid of it.
Be Mindful
In the future be mindful of the stuff you bring into your home. Ask yourself if you really need it and be mindful of bringing in things that you know will end up in a pile somewhere. Maybe find a better way of disposing of it.
Make It A Routine
Finally, you should make these cleaning habits a routine so that clutter doesn’t get out of control again. You can schedule two, fifteen-minute increments a week and tackle any new clutter that’s found its way into a new space. Because clutter seems to migrate once you clear it from one area. A new clutter spot will pop up and if you have an appointed time weekly you can keep things under control.
I hope this was helpful and I hope you find your home more comfortable and less messy day by day 🙂
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Looking For The Best Paid Survey Sites? Well, Look no further…
Many people want to make extra money online but they have no idea how. There’s a very simple way to make extra income that you have likely heard of in the past but dismissed.
I am talking about taking paid surveys. I know online surveys sounds like a load of bull but they’re not. I know it’s hard to believe, but they are legit, or at least some companies are. It’s hard to decipher which ones are safe to use and which are scams.
But look no further because I review the ones that are safe and popular right here. Ones that I’ve used or thousands of others have used. This list will help you quickly and legitimately get paid extra cash from home.
You really can make money doing this sort of thing in your free time and All of these sites are 100% FREE to join and always pay and pay out on-time.
When I was doing paid surveys I would work with 8-10 companies on this list below and easily make several hundred extra dollars a month, easily, you just need to be consistent.
If you’re looking to make $500 or more you should sign up for every company on the list and then after a month or so continue to work with the ones that send you the highest paying surveys the most.
So let’s get this money making party started. Below are some of the best Online Survey opportunities. The ones I have added will definitely pay you and nothing but the best are listed.
Sign up for all of them to make the most money! Here we go!
14 Best Paid Survey Sites That Will Make You $500/Month Or More
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For those of you that want to dive on in and get started, I’ve made a quick list right here of the very best choices online today. If you want to see ALL of the most popular survey sites then keep reading the post.
If you really want to make money with surveys you’ll need to join 5-10 sites at a time. After that, they’ll send the surveys to your inbox and you can work every single day.
Here’s the quick list:
- Survey Junkie: This is a really popular, great high paying company with a strong reputation
- American Consumer Opinion: It’s one of the best with a great reputation and high paying surveys.
- Pinecone Research: One of the biggest and well-known companies to do surveys for. Minimum payout of $3 per survey
- Swagbucks: $5 sign-up bonus – great short task site
- Vindale Research: $2 sign-up bonus and high-paying surveys
- ShopTracker : A Cashback Program that will pay you money
- E-Poll Market Survey: I Love This Company, they have short, high paying surveys
- Quick Rewards: Good Surveys With quick Payouts!
- Inbox dollars: This is another one like Swagbucks and it’s AWESOME! and they have a $5 sign up bonus.
And Here’s a more detailed list with all the great survey panels you can join. To make the most money join all of them.
Survey Junkie
Survey Junkie has a really strong reputation online and they pay quickly. This is my all-time favorite paid survey site! There are tons of surveys to choose from and they payout high. Once you really get going surveys payout at $10 to $20 dollars per survey. Really. This is an excellent choice and if you want to make money with surveys it’s a must. Sign up right now!
American Consumer Opinion
American Consumer Opinion is my favorite online survey company. You are paid for every survey and they have a great reputation. You will definitely earn well with them once you are going strong after a month or so. Sign up here right now. They are truly the best.
Pinecone Research
Pinecone Research is another must-have on the list. This is a very reputable site that pays out very well per survey once you get started. It is one of the biggest, Most popular paid Survey Sites on the web. Sign up here.
Inbox Dollars
This is a company similar to Swagbucks that offers small easy online tasks and it’s fun! They offer a $5 sign-on bonus and they are very reputable. It’s a really good site to make money with. Sign up with Inbox Dollars now.
Panda Research
Panda Research has a $3 sign-on bonus and multiple ways to make money with their system.
You can:
- Reading emails
- Clipping and using coupons
- Free trial offers
- Referring friends
- Take Surveys Of course
You Can Sign Up with Panda Here.
Cash Crates
Cash Crates is a great little short task site with a $1 sign-on bonus. You can earn through surveys, watching videos, shopping online, referring friends, completing free-trial offers, and more. They have a good referral program too! This one is a definite must-do! Sign up here.
This is another I have used off and on over the years. They come highly recommended and their surveys are fun and uniques. Have a look here.
Survey Rewardz is another great Paid survey site. You can earn big and they payout quickly. Sign up here.
Vindale Research
Vindale Research is another really good one. They have a great online reputation and the payouts for each survey go up the more you participate. Their great and they are a must on your list of paid survey sites. Sign up right here.
Swagbucks
Swagbucks is a really popular site and you can earn gift cards and fun things like that. I get at least $20 worth of Amazon gift cards from there every single month, and I happen to enjoy this site very much. You can’t go wrong, you gotta check it out and sign up here.
Survey Voices
Survey Voices is another excellent option that will help you earn quick cash. You can sign up right here.
Online Companie that Give You Cash Back
The companies listed below are not survey companies but they pay you to shop online at all your favorite places. They partner with all the biggest companies { and I mean ALL } and when you shop at that store through them, they get a small bonus. They then go and give the consumer { you } half of the bonus they made. It’s a win-win and you can earn A LOT of money back just shopping through these companies. They have Chrome extensions so you don’t have to go to their sites every time. It’s super simple and you should sign up for all but ESPECIALLY Ebates. Check it out below:
Ebates
I wanted to add Ebates because you can save tons of money with this company but they also have a super awesome Referral program. They will give you a link and if anyone signs up through that link you get $5. It doesn’t even have to be people you know, you can just share on social media and stuff. The more people you refer, the more money they will pay you. This is one of the best programs on the web and Ebates is a great site. No one has to buy anything, they just need to sign up to save money. Pretty cool right? Sign up for a regular account and then go to the referral page. Sign up Here.
This one is a must.
This is a program that will allow you to earn cashback at the places you shop, mainly Target and Walmart. It’s not a Survey company but it falls in line with earning money so I wanted to include it here. It’s a great program and you can really save a lot. There are 1000+ shops included in their program. Sign up here.
ShopTracker will also pay you to shop on Amazon.com. They track shopping trends and it’s an easy way to make money online. You’ll get a small gift card right away. Sign Up now.
Spent Money App
This is an app you download that helps you track what you buy and you get cashback. It’s a bit like Ebates and helps you save even more. This is a really good one to have, even though it’s not a survey company. It still deserves to be mentioned. You can get your app here.
A Few Good Tips On Paid Survey Sites
I wanted to add a few things you need to know. First, you always need to be honest because they will ask the same thing many times, and if your answers are inconsistent they will boot you off their panels.
Also, in the beginning, they will be trying to figure out a lot of details about you and your life for their survey purposes. You will be given a lot of smaller surveys that during this time.
After You’ve taken about 10 surveys, you will be given surveys that pay $5+ often. It doesn’t take too long so be patient and answer your questions honestly and you will be able to make good money online with surveys. It does work.
Lastly, there are some sites that are scammers so I highly recommend you stick to the tried/true and tested ones listed above. These are reviewed, reputable companies who payout survey takers on a monthly basis.
So that’s it! You really can make a good bit of money doing surveys. You can pay several bills a month or use it for activities or gifts. Just try it and see. Enjoy!!
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