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Hot Chocolate is a simple treat the whole family can enjoy and it’s so easy to make. My girls love to make a big mug of hot chocolate and top it with a few marshmallows or a big swirl of whipped cream. This Peppermint Hot Chocolate recipe is perfect to enjoy at Christmas time or…
Did you have a favorite Christmas cookie recipe when you were a kid? Maybe a cookie recipe you made every year with your mom or grandmother? Here’s a Christmas cookie recipe that blends Christmas with your favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe for sweet Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. These Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfect for cookie…
Growing up, one of my favorite Christmas memories was watching the classic Christmas TV programs with my sisters. Every year, we would check the weekly schedule or watch for commercials and make note of when our favorite Christmas TV programs would be showing. To make your Christmas a little easier, here’s a list of the…
Are you always writing notes on little yellow sticky notes? Do you have little scraps of paper and notes scribbled on napkins all over your home with reminders? Do you remember important tasks you need to do, then quickly forget? Do you have daily panic attacks because you “feel” like you forgot to something or…
It’s beginning to feel like fall in the air. The air is starting to feel a little crisper this month. Soon the leaves will be turning, the days will be shorter and it’s pumpkin season! Pumpkins are one of my favorite things about fall. You can get pumpkin spice coffee, fall pumpkin festivals, pumpkin muffins and…
When you start thinking about back to school, you probably think about bookbags, new clothes, pens, pencils, crayons, and notebooks. But one item that is often not included on the school supply list is an academic planner. An academic planner is important for students of all ages because it teaches an essential skill kids need…
Gratitude Changes Your Day How do you start your day? What are the first things you think about in the morning when you wake up? Have you considered how having a grateful heart and attitude will change your daily outlook? Starting your day by writing in a gratitude journal is a great way to begin your…
Do you ever dream about the life you would like to have? Maybe you flip through magazines and see places you would like to visit or read books and imagine things you would like to do. A vision board can help you create a picture of your dreams and goals. Here’s a list of vision board…
Are you a goal achiever? Or does it seem like you are always setting goals you never reach? Do you feel like you are always on a hamster wheel chasing your dreams, but never truly get anywhere? It’s time to change. It’s time to make things happen. A 90-day challenge can make the difference. A…
Sweet Christmas Memories What do you think of when I ask about your favorite Christmas memories? When you were growing up, did your family have Christmas traditions every year? Christmas memories should be sweet memories of special times with family and friends that make Christmas magic. You can make Christmas magic with these 5 ideas…
What’s the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning? For many of us, we grab our phone and take a quick glance at the home screen to see any news headlines we missed or important messages. You are checking for information from the internet. Checking the internet is what our kids…
What’s a mom to do when she has 3 kids to keep entertained indoors without destroying your house? Create a list of fun indoor activities and have them ready for these indoor play days. I wish my kids could play outside every day. Playing outside has many benefits for children. One of the most…
Hot Chocolate is a simple treat the whole family can enjoy and it’s so easy to make. My girls love to make a big mug of hot chocolate and top it with a few marshmallows or a big swirl of whipped cream. This Peppermint Hot Chocolate recipe is perfect to enjoy at Christmas time or…
Did you have a favorite Christmas cookie recipe when you were a kid? Maybe a cookie recipe you made every year with your mom or grandmother? Here’s a Christmas cookie recipe that blends Christmas with your favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe for sweet Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. These Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfect for cookie…
Growing up, one of my favorite Christmas memories was watching the classic Christmas TV programs with my sisters. Every year, we would check the weekly schedule or watch for commercials and make note of when our favorite Christmas TV programs would be showing. To make your Christmas a little easier, here’s a list of the…
Are you a goal achiever? Or does it seem like you are always setting goals you never reach? Do you feel like you are always on a hamster wheel chasing your dreams, but never truly get anywhere? It’s time to change. It’s time to make things happen. A 90-day challenge can make the difference. A…
Are you a stay at home mom that would like to add a little to your family income every month? Maybe you work full-time or part-time but you want to work from home or need to increase your income with a side hustle? With a little creativity, everyone can find jobs and earn extra money…
Do you ever sit down to write a blog post and feel like you have nothing to write? It’s not because you have written everything there is to say on every topic. It more likely you don’t have a plan and you don’t know where to start. That’s why you need the Smart Mom Blog Marketing…
