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10 Important life lessons my son needs to know

A Better Life Lived Posted on July 10 by About KiraFebruary 12
What can we teach our children to ensure they live happy, fulfilling lives and are good people? Here are 10 important life lessons children must learn!

As a parent, I often find myself wondering who my son will be when he grows up. What will he enjoy? What career will he choose? Will he find love and have a family of his own? What I worry wonder about most, however, is if I’m preparing him for a life where the answers to those questions are not only positive but fulfilling. Am I adequately preparing him to be a good person, make healthy choices, and be happy? To make sure I’m properly guiding him toward adulthood, I’ve been reflecting on what life lessons are important for him to know. Sure, there are millions of life lessons yet to be taught. After all, he is only two. He … More…

Posted in Family, Parenting | Tagged children, family, health, kids, knowledge, life lessons, love, mom blog, parenting, priorities, teaching, values | Leave a reply

The Importance of Letting Go of the Little Things

A Better Life Lived Posted on July 1 by About KiraFebruary 12
Such an amazingly simple solution to finding more time for my priorities, like family. Who knew letting go could let me be happier and have more time to enjoy life?!

In the past, we often found ourselves scrambling around making time to do things that seemed meaningless to us. We did them simply because they pleased someone else. They were things we cared little about and ranked low on things we enjoyed doing. Unfortunately, what we valued, like quality time and family activities, took a back seat. We were always trying to find time for them and squeeze them in when we could. If this sounds like you, let me alleviate your stress and help you save your time for things you value. Letting go of the little things will enable you to spend more time on your priorities. Our priorities should be the core of our lives, not what … More…

Posted in Family, Health & Wellness, Intentional Living, Life, Self-Improvement | Tagged family, happiness, health, healthy, ignore criticism, kids, letting go, live fully, live happiest, love, marriage, mom blog, priorities, values | Leave a reply

How to throw a simple Snoopy birthday party that will amaze!

A Better Life Lived Posted on June 12 by About KiraJuly 19
Awesome, realistic tips and advise on throwing a Snoopy birthday party without spending tons of money. Party throwing without the overwhelm!

One of my favorite parts of celebrating Zachary’s birthday is the party. This year, we went all out with a Snoopy birthday party. That boy loves his Snoopy! While our guests were amazed by all of the detail around the theme, the truth is, it was so simple! This post contains affiliate links. I will receive a small commission from your purchase through my links, at no additional cost to you! We always like to keep things simple. I thoroughly believe kids parties have gotten to be too much these days. Celebrating your little one should definitely be a big deal, but you can throw an amazing, themed party without all of the cost, extravagances, and overwhelm! A birthday celebration should be … More…

Posted in Family, Parenting, Planning & Organization | Tagged family, kids, mom blog, parenting, second birthday, Snoopy Birthday Party, snoopy. birthday theme, toddler | 10 Replies

5 Simple, Fun and Inexpensive ways to Celebrate Father’s Day

A Better Life Lived Posted on June 5 by About KiraFebruary 13
5 wonderful ideas to celebrate Father's Day! Love these!

Father’s Day is a special day. It’s one day we’re provided an opportunity to drop everything and focus on our husbands. To let them know how much we appreciate them, how much the children appreciate them, and how much they are loved. How you celebrate Father’s Day is super important. As mom’s we’re often given a lot of the credit. Everyone always talks about how hard a mom’s job is. How we “do it all.” But what about a dad’s job? In our home, there is no division between mom’s or dad’s job. Our home is about family and that’s how we function. As a unit. As a team. So it’s equally important to me to celebrate Father’s Day with … More…

Posted in Family, Happiness, Life, Money Matters | Tagged celebrate father's day, dad, family, family activities, father's day, fun, inexpensive, kids, mom blog, parenting, priorities | Leave a reply

Family, Health, and Happiness: My Priorities are Why I blog

A Better Life Lived Posted on June 1 by About KiraFebruary 13
Are you living by your priorities or making time for them when you can? Learn to live your priorities for your best life!

If this is your first stop at the blog, welcome. If you’ve been here before but are curious why I started this blog and what drives me, then you’re in the right place. This blog is all about living our best lives by becoming more in tune with our priorities. We all have priorities. For some it’s fame and fortune. For others it’s creativity and freedom of expression. Mine come down to three basic things. Family, health, and happiness. My goal in life is to live in alignment with those priorities, rather than squeezing them in “when I have time” around everything else. I’ve lived that way in the past, and it’s not fun. I’ve made changes to live my … More…

Posted in Family, Happiness, Health & Wellness, Intentional Living | Tagged family, friendship, grateful, gratitude, health, husband and wife, kids, love, marriage, mom blog, parenting, positivity, priorities, values | 2 Replies

Being a Parent is Hard: A letter to my son

A Better Life Lived Posted on May 25 by About KiraFebruary 13
Being a parent is hard. The hardest part isn't what you think!

Being a parent is hard. I remember bringing you home from the hospital two years ago. You were small and helpless. We felt secure in our abilities, but you were still a lot of work. It was, at times, hard. There were a lot of sleepless nights. Nursing quickly became quite the chore. I would never have imagined that what would be the hardest part of being a parent had yet to hit me. It’s hard to get you to choose healthy foods over peanut butter cookies from Grandpa. It’s hard to convince you that you are safe in your bed, in our home, with Dada and me in the next room, especially when we aren’t entirely sure why you’re … More…

Posted in Family, Parenting | Tagged being a parent, children growing up, family, kids, mom blog, parenting, toddler | 6 Replies

20 Healthy, Simple treats for an Amazing Toddler Easter Basket

A Better Life Lived Posted on March 18 by About KiraFebruary 13
20 amazing ideas for healthier treats that are so much better for a toddler Easter basket!

Do you remember your Easter baskets when you were a kid? I sure do. On Easter morning, I couldn’t wait to find my Easter Basket and consume all the sugary goodness it contained. Cadbury eggs, Marshmallow Peeps, jelly beans, chocolate bunnies. I’m practically drooling just thinking about it! Unfortunately, those sweet treats are exactly the reason that I struggle with weight and a bit of a sugar addiction now. Since I don’t want my son to develop those same unhealthy habits, I’ve made a point of giving him minimal sugary treats. Instead, I try to give him healthier sweet treats on a daily basis. The treats in his Easter basket will be no exception. Extra sugar and other bad ingredients … More…

Posted in Family, Health & Wellness | Tagged Easter, Easter Baskets, food for one year old, health, healthier treats, healthy, healthy toddler, kid food, kid snacks, kids, mom blog, one year old, parenting, snacks with less sugar, three year old, toddler Easter Basket, toddler food, two year old | Leave a reply

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