Tag: tips

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…