Time is too valuable to waste on negativity. Take advantage of others experiences to use as a framework for you own personal goals.
– Straight Forward Mom

Personalized Education on Wheels: How a Learning Train Transforms Learning Spaces
As a parent, I am constantly seeking ways to make learning fun and engaging for my children. That’s why I recently embarked on a creative project that not only brings joy but also serves as a valuable educational tool – a colorful, decorative train made from cardboard and watercolor paper. The process started with finding…

Time is of the Essence: Empowering Kids with Chore Charts for Earned Time
“Time is the most valuable currency we possess. Let us spend it wisely, for it is a resource that cannot be replenished.” Motivating kids to help out with chores around the house can be quite a challenge. It often takes helpful reminders and tools to make daily mundane tasks more engaging and exciting for them….

Back to School: Creating Lasting Memories for Your Little Learners
SFM | Resource Library It’s that time of year again, where the excitement of new beginnings fills the air. With the start of school just around the corner, I wanted to share some creative ideas to make this school year memorable for your young children. One way to capture the precious moments of their educational…

Snack Smart with Strawberries: How This Fruit Boosts Your Wellness and Helps Anxiety
https://youtu.be/8xPM0xClUyM I have struggled over the years with maintaining a state of wellness and easing my anxiety. I am always questioning myself in all the millions of decisions I have to make on a daily basis. Making the right choices about food has been an ever growing issue of mine. I didn’t know that it…

Moms, Learn to Say No and Love Yourself: Decoding the Secrets to Managing Anxiety and Finding Time for YOU!
Overcoming the Struggles for Moms to Find Time for Wellness and Mental Health while dealing with Anxiety https://youtu.be/38UHfBdQO-U Being anxious is a tough struggle that affects a lot of people, including moms. All the demands of motherhood, family life, and work can be a huge source of stress and trigger anxiety. But it’s really important…

Cat Breeding [The Cat Lady in Me]
“A Dream is a Wish your Heart Makes” Have you had a lifelong passion that has always been a large part of you? When I was a little girl, life wasn’t exactly a fairy tale. As you may have read in my about section or maybe in my motherhood book, I had some emotional struggles…

No Sugar Oatmeal Recipe [Great for Kid’s]
I sure love a nice warm and gooey bowl of fresh oatmeal. There is an endless possibility of mix-ins that will give your flavor palate a run for its money. But let’s be real. Often oatmeal by itself is super bland and boring. We need to resort to adding sugar to it for it to be…

The Best Kid’s Table
The Best Kid’s Table with So Much Versatility Is it time to upgrade and get a “big kid’s” table? My son was outgrowing his high chair. He was at the age where he could sit in a chair and keep his attention. I decided it was time to buy him his own table. Well, as…