Decluttering has always been a challenge for me. I grew up in a cluttered home. It's always been hard for me to let go of things - I tend to get sentimental. I think the tendency to be cluttered runs in families - I get it from my parents, and I see the tendency in my children. Nourishing Tweens is a participant in several affiliate programs, advertising programs that provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com and other websites. I only recommend things that I truly like and would use myself. If you click through my links and make a purchase, there is no additional charge to you. I want to break out of that cycle and set a great example for my kids! One of the best things we can do as parents is to model the behavior that we want to see in our children. I want my kids to have a healthy relationship with things and a good attitude about homemaking. So that is something I strive for in myself! If I am motivated to declutter, … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2019
Tween Fashion Trends Spring 2019
Hey everyone! This article is a bit out of date. Still pretty correct...but if you are looking for tween fashion you might want to check out this newer article instead: Tween Fashion Trends 2020 It's the Spring Sale at us.SHEIN.com! Take US$5 off orders US$59+, US$10 off orders US$99+, or US$30 off orders US$189+ with Code REFRESH20. Offer Expires 03/15/2020 Oh, to be young and trendy again! My daughter has inherited my love of clothes and shoes. I knew from a very young age that she was a shopper like her mama. I remember taking her shoe shopping as a toddler, and she picked up the various shoes with love in her eyes. Now she's a tween, and fashion reigns! My baby loves to shop! Since the weather is warming up here in California, I took her shopping the other day to get some new warm weather clothes. Since I'm a stay-at-home mom, we have to keep the costs down. We got some great finds at reasonable prices. Read on for more! Nourishing Tweens is a participant in … [Read more...]
How to Get Tweens and Teens Excited About a Trip to Washington DC
We just returned from a fascinating trip to Washington DC with our tween and teen, and I want to share with you how we made it fun for our kids as well as ourselves! If you have been following me for a while, you probably have already read my article that gives general tips about how to have a successful vacation with tweens and teens. If not, click here to check it out. This article is all about the things you can do to get kids excited for a trip to Washington DC before you go. If you want to read about what you should do once you are there, read my article about how to have a fun trip to Washington DC with tweens and teens. Nourishing Tweens is a participant in the Amazon Affiliate program, an affiliate advertising program that provides a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. I only recommend things that I truly like and would use myself. If you click through my links and make a purchase, there is no additional charge … [Read more...]
The Best Tasting Gluten-Free Products for Picky Kids
My daughter has a gluten sensitivity. She can eat a little wheat and be okay, but if she has it too often, she gets stomach aches and feels crummy. Unfortunately...her favorite foods are pasta, mac and cheese, and bagels! Uh oh! And on top of wanting to eat all carbs all the time, she also is very picky. You can't just make any old substitution and expect her to eat it. She won't take, "isn't this good enough?" as an argument. Needless to say, this has resulted in years of trial and error, not to mention stress on her poor mama. I have worked to create recipes that please her, and you will find lots of those on my website. For example, I have perfected gluten-free banana muffins and gluten-free chocolate chip cookies. There will definitely be more of those to come! But sometimes a mama needs a break from cooking, or needs some gluten-free products to round out a meal. Today I want to share with you the best tasting gluten-free store-bought products we have … [Read more...]