Ironically, Breezy Mama Martha has learned a lot about divorce from being married… to a BIG D attorney. Recently, we were at our three year olds’ sports day and were told about a friend of a friend who is being taken advantage of after her husband decided to leave her and Martha said to me, “You need to tell moms how to protect themselves!” Breezy Mama turned to divorce attorney Jim Ratzer – a.k.a. Martha’s hubby – to get advice for moms either for themselves or to help out a friend who may need it and to our Go-to Psychologist Dr. Gordon Caras to discuss the best approach to take with the kids. Plus, Jenny of Perfectly Disheveled gives her firsthand account on life as a single mom. Read More…
Oh the weather outside is frightful, but you can help your kids stay delightful. And since we’ve got a lot of people to see and places to go, Amy McCready, Founder of Positive Parenting Solutions, gives Breezy Mama tips on helping your kids enjoy it so. From teaching them to appreciate that awful gift they were given to guidance on handling the relatives even you can’t, here you go, here you go, here you go…
Let’s face it — kids will get worn out during the holidays — how can parents manage their stress levels and keep the tantrums and meltdowns to a minimum?
Routine, routine, routine! The most important thing that parents can do is Read More…
Through the wonders of Facebook, Breezy Mama Rebecca and I reconnected after close to a twenty-year gap! It’s funny how not a moment goes by… except for the addition of kids! Recently, I learned in her post Carlsbad High (go Lancers!) life, she was a preschool teacher. She shared her crafty ideas that even I could be capable of.
As a stay at home Mama of two little ones, I absolutely love summer vacation. Every day is yours, no schedules to adhere to, no homework or carpooling, sleeping in, lazy days, water play, swimming, lots of time to do art projects and activities, play dates, popsicles, etc. But something starts to happen after a couple months of all that free time….burn-out, boredom and a sudden grasping at straws as to what to do to keep the children entertained. Those fun and new ideas we as Moms had in the beginning of summer no longer seem so exciting to the kids anymore. After all, it seems like we have been doing the same great ideas so often that they are now routine. With August already upon us, so is the typical end of summer boredom. Yawn! Moms are beginning to really appreciate that school will be starting again soon and some I know have even begun the counting down of days. Here are some fun, easy and low cost boredom busters you can do at home to mix things up a bit and reignite that spark of excitement in your children. And most importantly, just about everything needed to implement these ideas can already be found in your home. YAY! Music to a Mommy’s ears! Enjoy the final days of summer with your little ones and these simple, fun and easy projects.
5. Kool-Aid Playdough. This is a personal favorite that I have made with my preschool students (and now my own children) for years and years. What can make playdough even more fun than it already is? Yummy fruit scents, that’s what! We keep a plethora of playdough tools on hand and I try to switch things out and mix it up as often as I can. This keeps it Read More…
Listen, I’m not the crafternoon type whatsoever. And if the hubby and I don’t get the kids out of the house after two or so hours (or at least figure out something for them to do), mayhem ensues. Therefore, per Breezy Mama Alysha’s request, here are some of the activities we do to Read More…
Get your motors running! Every once in a while you can bump into something more fabulous than the BBQ corn at a local street fair and that’s exactly what happened when I found Backseat Driver’s booth. Working out of a garage, sisters Kimberlee and Sarah have created adorable designed onesies, toddler tops, burp cloths and bibs. And, even better, their pricing leaves you Read More…
Putting their spin on the classics or singing their originals, one of Breezy Mama’s favorite bands Hullabaloo has given new meaning to “kid’s” music. Singer Steve Denyes gave Breezy the scoop on what it’s like for he and drummer Brendan Kremer to be children’s entertainers that grown-ups enjoy.
We love your saying “We’re putting the music back in kid’s music!” because we agree! How did you and Brendan meet?
Steve: Brendan and I met in Kindergarten. We first played music together in the 5th grade band. Brendan played the baritone horn and I played the trombone. Our first songs were “Twinkle, Twinkle” and “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” Little did we know those songs would be our biggest hits decades later!
At what point did you decide to conquer the kid genre?
Steve: I recorded an album of classic kid’s songs shortly after my nieces were born as Christmas present for them. One thing lead to another and it turned into Read More…
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