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Tag Archives: quality time with kids

Why a 5k is the Best Way to be Active as a Family

A Better Life Lived Posted on July 25 by About KiraFebruary 12
Family participating in 5k

There are two things that I am constantly trying to do more of. One is finding ways to be more active that don’t suck. The other is finding fun things to do as a family that don’t cost an arm and a leg, like our movie nights. My favorite combined way to complete both of these, and help us be active as a family is to participate in a local 5k race! There are tons of ways to be active as a family, but participating in a 5k is my favorite for lots of reasons. We try to do at least one every year. This August, we’re participating in the Hank Aaron State Trail 5k in Milwaukee. We’ve done this … More…

Posted in Family, Fitness | Tagged 5k, active as a family, family activities, family time, outdoor activities, quality time with kids | 1 Reply

Cheap Outdoor Summer Activities for the Whole Family

A Better Life Lived Posted on May 21 by About KiraDecember 17
Looking for fun things to do this summer as a family, without spending a ton of money? Check out this list of cheap outdoor Summer activities for the whole family!

I live in a Midwestern state that experiences far more cold, snowy weather than warm. And although I have plenty of ideas for things to do in Winter, it’s mostly for inside. Naturally, I feel extra compelled to make the most of the time I can spend outdoors once Summer comes. I am constantly looking for cheap, outdoor summer activities to get my family out of the house. It is also my goal to come up with ideas that don’t cost a ton. Cause as much as I’d love to spend all summer at theme and water parks, Mama’s got bills to pay. So that’s not happening. And since you’re here, I’m assuming you feel the same way. To help … More…

Posted in Family, Happiness | Tagged cheap outdoor summer activities, family activities, family time, outdoor activities, quality time with kids, spending time with family, summer, summer fun | Leave a reply

5 Things Kids Need from You

A Better Life Lived Posted on November 4 by About KiraOctober 1
5 things kids need from you

  As a parent, I worry about how what I do daily will affect Zachary as an adult. Every day, I have to make decisions that seem insignificant in the moment but over time, the trends of my behaviors shape his future self. There is a lot of debate over how much of kids personalities and temperaments are determined by nature and how much is determined by nurture. A review of some of these studies is the subject of this article. Regardless how much is determined by what I do, who he becomes and how he views the world is at least partially controlled by how I relate to him. The way we teach, discipline, and interact with him, in general, will definitely have an effect … More…

Posted in Family, Life, Parenting | Tagged children, children's needs, family, honesty, kids, mom, mom blog, parenting, physical affection, positivity, praise, quality time with kids, values, verbal affection, verbal affirmation | Leave a reply

I am Mama to one toddler boy & two dogs, and wife to an amazing husband. I love to help moms reduce overwhelm in life and create more time to focus on the important things! Read More…

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