January 1, 2019 1

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop 309

By EngineerMommy

It has been a nice break from the blog world the last few weeks. I hope you all had a safe & happy holiday season! Welcome to the first blog party of 2019 and Happy New Year! Our previous party was highly attended but…

December 18, 2018 1

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop 308

By EngineerMommy

I can’t believe it’s only one week until Christmas! We are so glad you came by for the final party of 2018! We will be taking next week off from our party to spend Christmas with family and friends. Our blogs will be featuring a collection of great holiday crafts and recipes by our hosts. Mark your calendars to come back for our next blog hop, on Tuesday evening January 1, 2019!

December 18, 2018 15

10 Ways Alexa is Making our Holidays Magical

By EngineerMommy

Growing up, the holidays were the most magical time of year! I remember so many fond holiday moments from my childhood, such as baking yummy treats, trimming the tree, making handmade ornaments, seeing Christmas light displays in the neighborhood, listening to festive tunes and so much more. Now as a mom, I am striving to make the holidays seem magical for my own daughters. Thanks to Amazon Alexa, it’s easier than ever to rock the holidays as a family…

December 17, 2018 16

How to Teach Kids the Virtue of Gratitude

By EngineerMommy

Gratitude is surprisingly one of the most difficult concepts to teach kids! Experts have shown that kids are naturally self-centered, so appreciation is a skill that needs to be taught. Grateful kids are not only more polite, but they also learn to be more sensitive to the feelings of others, developing empathy and other important life skills. Ungrateful kids tend to develop a sense of entitlement and an everlasting feeling of disappointment. Today I’ll be sharing some tips on teaching kids the importance of gratitude. From sending a SnapShot Postcard to helping those in need, keep reading for all the details…

December 14, 2018 17

DIY Jurassic World Gift Basket

By EngineerMommy

I cannot believe Christmas is just a few weeks away. Since we are hosting this year, I am gearing up for the big day, decorating the house & planning the menu. I also still have plenty of holiday shopping to do over the next few weeks, but I did pick up a few Jurassic World toys from Walmart last week. It feels good to check off a few more people on my holiday shopping list! Today I’ll show you how I created an awesome Jurassic World Gift Basket! With a handful of supplies & a little imagination, I was able to create a really special gift…