Saturday, November 11, 2023

2023 Holiday Gift Guide For The Entire Family

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 Are your children and relatives not the easiest to shop for? Unsure what to give as gifts for "the husband who has everything?" Have them create a wishlist! 

Who wouldn’t just enjoy a vacation or day pass to a close by resort
 
 Want to shop for the entire family in one spot? Holiday shopping this year does not have to be overwhelming with the helpful list below. 

To find affordable decorations and supplies for hosting holiday parties; consider the Dollar Tree. There you can also find cards, small gifts, dinnerware, and more.

My favorite gift to give or get these days are season passes for activities I can do with my family such as for museums or amusement parks. If you have small children; those indoor playground and zoo passes save you money over time if you use it often. Family vacations make for wonderful memories too!

Luckily you can save stress in busy holiday traffic or even gas by ordering everything online with the suggestions below. If all else fails; gift cards make for great stocking-stuffer's and are great for traveling.

Large family? No problem. Save time ordering items in bulk from sites such as this one --> HERE

When you find yourself gift-hunting; you may want to see what new items are available with free shipping on sites and apps such as this one(click). If you have family with babies coming into town to visit; it could save them some hassle traveling with this site ---> HERE.

 Hope this list helps! You can also find holiday cards here --> HERE

Enjoy!

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For the baby

Gift Sets

Wonderfold

Playtime Finds

Nursery Furniture + Finds

Baby toys, clothing & gear galore sold by other parents

For toddlers

Play Tent

Playmats

Bumper Car

Wobble Disk

Climbing Blocks

Snack Time Finds

Toddler Trampoline

Personalized Items

Indoor playground

For the children

Vacation 

Art Supplies

Kids Night In

Digital Camera

Sensory chair 

Book Club Gift

Indoor Basketball 

For Roblox Lovers

Indoor Playground

Non-Toxic Play Dough

Indoor Swimming Pool Rental

Cooking & Eating Style Subscription Box

Boy mom finds

Indoor Climbing Net

Indoor/Outdoor Wall Climbing Kit

For the teens

Puzzles

Gaming Tables

Siblings

Coffee Lover Finds

Mom Finds

Diaper Bags

Mom Agenda

Mini Vacay Day 

Wickbox Candle Subscription

Baby Gear Cleaning

College Students

Journals 

Ring Light

Coffee Gift Cards

Pets

Boredom Reducer

Cat Subscription Box

For the men

Socks

Outdoor Heating

For the husband

2 person sauna

For the parents + grandparents

Echo Show

Comfortable Sneakers

Patio Furniture Upgrade

For the relatives

Book Lovers

For those who love entertaining

Co-workers

Ice Cream

Stationary

Home Goods

Expecting + New Moms

Stroller Wagon

Safe and Organic Pregnancy Skincare

Girl friends

Craft Lovers

Lake + Beach Lovers

Fragrance Subscription Box

Boyfriend or Girlfriend

Date Night In

TV for gym or office break room

Teacher & Baby-sitter

Amazon gift card

Yourself!

Velvet Sofa

Portable Spa

Spray Tan Kit with Tent

A date night baby-sitter or for a mom's night out


Custom Bracelet Key Rings

Personalized stickers * Great for cards,too!

Small gifts for stockings or bulk ordering






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Thursday, November 9, 2023

How stay at home moms can find work during nap time

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Teach

* ttec

* Search if a mom is local to sell your baby items your little ones outgrew near you

*Allstate

* Varsity

* DropBox

* Highlights

* Chewy

* Senior Care

* Baby-sitting

* Education

* Start an eBay business 

* Grocery Shopping for families

*Make crafts or digital products or learn how to start an Etsy business by selling digital items  

* Photography (will need a certain pro camera) or Flytographer

Sell your children's outgrown items such as baby clothes 

* Re-selling 

* Nanny

* Consigning 

* Order a clean-out kit 

* Teaching classes 

* Consign for others

* Beauty Reviewer

* Need to get rid of maternity clothing? 

* Have a formal gown you no longer need?  

* Affiliate marketing

* Start a blog

 Everything in this blog post is allegedly and for entertainment purposes. Each reader and guest should use their own best judgment and due their own research to work at home ideas they choose. These things are just my opinion. Each company suggested has their own rules and criteria to look into. I cannot make income claims as everyone's experience varies. 

   Being a stay at home mom or parent who works outside the home has its challenges. One example is how difficult it can be for some stay at home moms to make extra money without finding junk and scams online. 

Been there; done that. I lost so much money its sad! Hopefully I can save you some time. Good news! I will be honest as a mom who does not have money and time to waste. It is heartbreaking losing money that could have went towards making memories with your family.

None of these ideas are not get rich quick schemes or going to make you a millionaire perhaps. They just have been super helpful and easy for me. I had no out of pocket expenses and just needed my smart phone that was super out-dated when I began these. No fancy equipment needed! 

 You do not need money ideas I am sharing. I have also tested them for years to make sure they are worthwhile. No degree? That is okay; these are ideas where that is not needed. Perhaps only the teaching ones may require more education or maybe the baby-sitting and housekeeping of course requires background checks. There are still other ideas if that is not for you.

A lot of parents love working outside of the home and we need that in the world. Those parents are incredible for their hard work and what they do too. Sometimes a little extra savings or spending cash never hurts.  

Many stay at home moms can do these things I enjoy very part-time or just whenever you feel like it. You could even do a few! 

...The easiest one I found!

The easiest way to make money online was by de-cluttering my child's closet. Mine too! No time? That's okay; just try this website for a clean-out kit or this app where a consignor may be able to assist.  That just may help out a little until you find something you like better; and it varies on what you have selling too. Many apps only accept certain things; some pretty much anything safe goes..coffee mugs, remotes...you name it!

If you love clothing, shoes, accessories, or just shopping then you may want to consider this. Especially those who want my opinion on the most simple one yet. It may be a great option if you just want to see about making quick cash. 

Everyone's experience varies but I had great luck! Besides; there are plenty of ways to do this. The more you post; the most you would earn on a lot of the platforms I tried. These days you do not even need a printer for majority of the reselling apps out. You can just use a QR code they provide once you make a sale. Want to make more? Some resellers post on various sites. 

Want to do it more like a business? Once you make sales; use it it invest for more items at yard sales to resale. The part I dislike is photographing items but it is a job for me so I find it easier  and more rewarding than other jobs I have tried in the past.

1. Have a consignor sell items that qualify!

2. Reselling on platforms such as my favorite reselling app that is no longer just for clothing. Even electronics goes!

3. Become a consignor yourself! Help other moms while choosing the percentage you get to keep. You would list their items they want sold. 

4. See if there are openings to request a clean-out kit where this company lists and photographs your items for you! So easy!

5. Affiliate marketing for sites such as amazon

Do not feel overwhelmed because you do not have to do my way and I held off for years because the app I started with seemed "too much." Trust me; it ended up being way easier than rush hour traffic, gas prices at times, and mean customers at my old job. So I figured it out. I started going through my house, closet, and family's closet to see what I could sale. 

The items I figured would not sale or had flaws always ended up selling the fastest for me. Income claims can not be given because each person is different who does things I suggest in this blog post. Some people make a lot more than someone who does not post a lot for sale. Of course if you just post five things a week; you will not be probably making p/t or f/t income...at least I am honest. 

Some moms are even earning full-time income for themselves or enough to put gas in the car tanks or a dream vacation. Do not get overwhelmed by that. Just start by posting two or three things a week a day...or a month. Its up to you. 

Enjoy working with children?

Do you like baby-sitting? If so you can set your own rates and it is very flexible. Parents can request you specifically because you will get your own profile link. I love referring the site to my mom friends who need a date night or occasional baby-sitter. It is totally legitimate and I find it great for people who just need help with finding a baby-sitter that has a profile to check out. 

Another cool idea you could do is tutor children or students in your area or virtually. Some stay at home moms are teaching classes from the comfort of their own homes which sounds a lot of fun. There is a big demand for those who could assist with children who have special needs as well. Learn more here.

Want to get creative?

Maybe consider doing content creation, design jobs, writing, or podcasting. Some moms love adding affiliates to their blogging or educational jobs. If you would not mind doing something outside the home you may want to check into substitute teaching, bus driving, lunch room attending, or hotel breakfast attendant positions. The ones in my area seem flexible and have shorter hours. 

Some I have not tried but wanted to share in case it helps someone...




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Oklahoma City Metro Area Rainy Day Activities for Children to enjoy

 How to have more fun on those rainy weather days with children in the OKC and nearby cities



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Are your children claiming they are bored when weather is rainy or cold out? Do you have toddlers who need to run around and burn off a lot of energy? 

Luckily Oklahoma City has plenty of indoor activities for your children, teens, and entire family to enjoy.

Try some of these spots listed below that are located near and in Oklahoma City on those rainy weather days. Be sure to check out each spot's website and reviews to see if it may be a good fit for your family. Some may be more suitable for smaller children or in a surrounding city near Oklahoma City. 


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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Where to find experienced baby-sitters with reviews

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   How often has your family found itself in need of a reliable baby-sitter, nanny, pet sitter, or even housekeeper? No need to fret or panic as I have a trusted website with helpful resources and profiles of baby-sitters, house-keepers, pet sitting, senior care, and more. Perhaps it can help! 

Sometimes if you travel; your relatives or friends may not be able to help you when you need someone to check on your home. Maybe you just do not live close to family and friends for extra help; that is where these websites can help. I suggest you go ahead and make a profile on the websites just in case you need help in the future. It could speed up the process of getting signed up and in touch with someone you enjoy. 



Baby-sitting can be made a tad easier with this resource but I suggest always being picky about who you select to hire. Take time to read over profiles and interview those you find interest in hiring. Some families may get in a rush and forget to ask a potential new hire things such as if they are comfortable with pets while baby-sitting or if their children have certain allergies. Keep a list of questions you would want to know ahead of time to make a phone interview move faster. Good luck in your search! 

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

Buying & Selling Children's Gently-Used Clothing

Are you unsure of what to do with your children's gently-used clothing they have outgrown? How about re-selling for extra cash? This app/site makes it easier and gives you an audience to look at what you have for sell. Get started or learn more! 

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Monday, December 5, 2022

A visit to Chisholm Creek


We could not let this great weather go to waste today so my son and I got out. I was shocked when my cars thermometer read 76 degrees. Ummmm…yes; please! Someone did mention to me we’d get some sunnier weather this afternoon. I’ll take it as it’s been cold the past couple of weeks. 

Oklahoma weather is so tricky and can be confusing but I’m used to it. Plus; I’ve learned to just take advantage of those great weather days that are also not very windy. I did not want to do anything too crazy or pricey so I opted for the Chisholm Creek area. I figured my son could play a bit as they have a slide. Luckily other children were there and we got to get out the house a bit. This area is great for dining as there are quite a few options. 

I have been to Uncle Julio’s a few times as well as Chalk. Chalk had some great deviled eggs I tried. There is also a yoga studio I’ve been to in Chisholm Creek. In the area is a Top Golf, iFly, and boutiques for shopping. This area is perfect for a date night perhaps or day out with the family. 

There is free parking and I enjoyed being able to look at the water area located next to where the children can play on the slide area. There really is not much for children to do outdoors here but why not take a walk together or grab a bite to eat sometimes at the various family-friendly restaurant? This was a good idea for a low key activity I was looking for. 

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

Find an experienced photographer for your family this Fall


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Are you searching for a photographer to capture timeless photographs for your family? Is it time to update your children's photographs? I have a wonderful company you may find useful to share with you. 


Best of all...apparently you can do a FREE photo session! You would just pay for the images you like.  



I like how on Thumbtack; you can read reviews of photographers PLUS the number of times they've actually been hired from the site. You can see their reviews and a profile of them as well which makes it more personable. 

 Ever heard of Flytographer? They seem to have some talented photographers you may consider booking with; even if you are on a vacation. I hope you find a wonderful photographer to capture your incredible memories for you. I hope this blog helped you or let you know about some companies you have not heard of before. 

Until next time!