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I am Tired – A letter to my spirited child

A Better Life Lived Posted on May 25 by About KiraOctober 1
A letter to my strong-willed, spirited child on his third birthday. And a message of hope for other parents of spirited children.

You, my dear boy, who are turning three today, are a force to be reckoned with. I just wish it wasn’t me that had to be the one doing the reckoning. You are a spirited child combined with a wicked array of genetic “gifts” that never seem to stop giving. You wear me and your daddy out. To be completely honest, there are some days that our first stress-free, relaxed breath of the day is when we confirm you have fallen asleep for the night. The only energy we have left is enough to maybe watch an old episode of The Office before taking a bedtime almost as early as you. You have big emotions in that little body; your … More…

Posted in Family, Parenting | Tagged children, family, mom blog, parenting, spirited child, strong-willed, toddler | 2 Replies

What I’m Grateful for – November 2017

A Better Life Lived Posted on December 4 by About KiraApril 20
Take a moment to be grateful and appreciate the little things in life. Realize that those little things are the big things.

November was an awesome month. The weather has been so fantastic! It was a little cold a few days, but it actually felt like Autumn instead of just nose-diving straight into Winter at the end of October. Aside from some pretty great weather, I already have most of my Christmas shopping done. No mad rushing for me this December! I did my annual Black Friday shopping with my mom and sister. While I didn’t have much to buy initially, I did get some ideas and accomplished some things so yay! Another successful Black Friday (including a whole new set of dog toys so we can throw out all of their old ratty ones.) Zachary’s been sick a lot this month … More…

Posted in Intentional Living | Tagged family, grateful, gratitude, health, healthy, mom blog, parent blog, parenting, plant-based, positive perspective, positivity, potty training, priorities, toddler, values, vegan, vegan donuts | 2 Replies

25 Sweet, Simple Vegan Treats Kids will Love

A Better Life Lived Posted on November 13 by About KiraOctober 1
Vegans treats don't have to be complicated or hard to find! Great guide for grandparents that want to spoil their vegan grandkids but don't know how!

I try to feed my kid healthy foods. Really, I do. I try to limit junk food as much as possible. Candy, cookies, cakes, and chips are not often consumed in our house. At least, not by Zach, and not when he’s awake. I mean who among us hasn’t raided the ice cream the second the kids are in bed? I cannot be alone in this. The main reason we eat healthy at home is that I want Zach to learn good habits. I don’t want him addicted to sugar like I am. I don’t want him struggling with food addiction, weight problems, or the diseases linked to a poor diet. That’s why we try to stick to sweet healthy … More…

Posted in Diet, Family, Health & Wellness, Kids | Tagged family, kids, mom blog, naughty grandma, parent blog, parenting, toddler, vegan sweets, vegan treats | Leave a reply

What I’m Grateful for – October 2017

A Better Life Lived Posted on November 6 by About KiraApril 8
Take a moment to be grateful and appreciate the little things in life. Realize that those little things are the big things.

October has gone by so fast. I know time seems to be going by quicker all the time, but it really feels like this month started, I blinked, and October was gone. We were so busy this month. I’m sure it will only get worse as the year comes to an end! October was filled with a lot of work towards potty training. We’re starting to make some headway, but it’s been a lot of work! He’s just so stubborn! We also had family pictures taken which, although I haven’t seen them yet, I think will turn out great. Zachary had some done in his Halloween costume and they should be really cute. We may have even gotten some good ones … More…

Posted in Intentional Living | Tagged family, grateful, gratitude, health, healthy, mom blog, parent blog, parenting, plant-based, positive perspective, positivity, potty training, priorities, toddler, values, vegan, vegan donuts | Leave a reply

22 Awesome Cartoon Movies for Family Movie Night

A Better Life Lived Posted on September 11 by About KiraOctober 1
Looking for a feel good movie option for family movie night? Here's 22 awesome cartoon movies that the whole family will love!

I love traditions. If you’re new to the blog, you can read a bit about my love of traditions here and here. When I was a little girl, one of my favorite traditions was our weekly family movie night. It never mattered much to me what movie we were watching, but cartoon movies were my favorite, of course. We ordered pizza, had dinner together and gathered around to spend quality time. I was allowed to stay up late, Dad didn’t channel surf, and no one was distracted with other projects. True, there wasn’t a lot of conversation during this time, but there was a certain level of sharing and connection that happened anyway. We each watched movies that may not have … More…

Posted in Family, Intentional Living | Tagged cartoon movies, children, family, family night, kids, mom blog, movie night, parenting, quality time, toddler | 2 Replies

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

A Better Life Lived Posted on June 12 by About KiraOctober 23
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

Being a Parent is Hard: A letter to my son

A Better Life Lived Posted on May 25 by About KiraOctober 21
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

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