Do you struggle with bedtime? If so, know that you are NOT alone! As a seasoned parent to five bios as well as foster mom to over 20 foster kids over the years, bedtime is not all sunshine and rainbows. We've been there. The long drawn out bedtime routines. Dozens of bathroom and drink runs. Sad faces with crocodile tears. The struggle is so real! But over the years, ... Read More
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Final Days Of Summer Bucket List And Ideas For Serving Others {+ Step2 Extreme Coaster Giveaway}
We may be right in the middle of the dog days of summer now that August is here. But we're also smack in the middle of the summer wind down too. So with September looming, it's time to get serious! We need to get busy on our final days of summer bucket list and make the most of our school-free time together! I love spending time with my kids. And summer frees us from the ... Read More
NEW! Step2 Toddler Corner Playhouse {+ Giveaway}
I received the Step2 Toddler Corner Playhouse to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own. If you've been a follower of Thrifty Nifty Mommy for awhile, you'll know that both Janessa and I are huge fans of Step2. So with that said, I am excited to share that Step2 has been at it again! And they have some really great new products that just came out, including the Step2 ... Read More
Step2 Porch View Playhouse Review {+ Step2 Giveaway}
For this Step2 Porch View Playhouse review and post about the benefits of a playhouse, I was provided a playhouse at no cost. All opinions are my own. Toys. I have a love-hate relationship with them. Sure, they keep the kids occupied. But they also overtake the house. I know I'm not alone here. Lately, I've been trying to be extra selective at what I allow in our home. ... Read More
Step2 Clean Sweep Wood Laundry Center {+ Giveaway!}
I received the Clean Sweep Wood Laundry Center from Step2 to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own. It's funny how children seem to enjoy chores as long as they are "pint size". So whether it's caring for a baby in their Love & Care Play Set or cooking a meal in their Kitchen, learning through play is essential. And time and again, Step2 is where I turn for ... Read More
Step2 Grand Walk-In Wood Kitchen & Accessories Giveaway
When you have a little one, a kitchen set is a staple in most playrooms. Boys and girls alike love to mimic their parents! That's why the brand new Grand Walk-In Wood Kitchen from Step2 is sure to be a huge hit with your little one this holiday season! Ruth from Viva Veltoro recently reviewed this new kitchen set. Check out her full review here.Your child will be the envy ... Read More
Step2 Turbo Coupe Foot-to-Floor {+ Giveaway!}
I received the Turbo Coupe Foot-to-Floor from Step2 to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own. We've been doing foster care for about 15 months now. And the foster care baby we had the longest is turning one already! Over this past Summer and Fall, we had him for four months but were thrilled to be able to reunite him with his parents. So when we received an ... Read More
Step2 Euro Edge Kitchen {+ Giveaway}
I received the Euro Edge Kitchen from Step2 to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own. It's no secret that we are huge fans of Step2. I've been purchasing their products since I was a teenager (who babysat A LOT!) Now as a parent, I still turn to them when I'm looking for high quality toys. Just recently, I was looking for a kitchen center for our kids. So of ... Read More
10 Ways To Get Siblings Ready For A New Baby {+ Step2 Giveaway!}
I received product from Step2 to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own. Adding a new baby to any family can be a tough transition, especially if there are siblings. It can be especially hard for children to give up the "baby" position in the household. And even before we decided to start foster care, we took steps to prepare our kids. So today, we're going to chat ... Read More
Check Out the Step2 McLaren 570S Push Sports Car {One of the HOTTEST Toys this Holiday Season!}
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Step2. Keep reading to find out more about the Step2 McLaren 570S Push Sports Car and enter to win one too! For as long as I've known my husband (which now has been more than half of his life!) he's loved luxury sports cars. I'm sure he never imagined he'd be driving a McLaren down the streets of our little town, but look at him ... Read More