going green for mother’s day
Just a few more days until Mother’s Day. And we’ve been thinking that many of the mommas in our lives including the four of us love the idea of less is more and bein
8 DIY valentine cards for classmates
Valentines day is just around the corner, and every year we try to make our own valentines for my kiddos classroom,(plus it’s sometimes cheaper this way). I know it can get
jet lag with kids: avoid the 2 am wake-ups
When you are traveling with your kids, especially internationally, one of the toughest things to deal with is the time difference. As adults we are affected by it, but we seem to h
5 tips to survive and thrive during the holidays
Hello, Chai Momma readers! It’s me, Parita from My Inner Shakti, again! I hope each of you is enjoying the last few days of 2014. It’ll be 2015 before we know it. So, the last
6 must have’s for your older child to have on an international flight
Traveling on an international flight with your kids can be nerve racking and stressful! All of these thoughts go through your head, “Are they going to sleep?” “What
our picks for unique halloween costumes
Fall is officially here and all those super fun holidays are coming up. It begins with Halloween and this year we wanted to share our picks for unique costumes other than the sta
the very hungry caterpillar themed birthday party
*all photos taken by Tracy Van Dam www.tvdfotos.com (Thank you Tracy for the amazing pictures) My daughter just turned 1 and we were so excited to celebrate her birthday with The
sleepover rules your kids need to know before they come to my house
Okay, so this post may shock you with its realness. And have you on the floor from its humor at the same time. So if you are someone who get’s upset about those e-cards that
once upon a shower: book themed baby shower
My friend Kristi is a teacher, so when a few of her close friends and I put together some ideas for her baby shower, it seemed BOOKS was the unanimous theme we decide
tips on taking road trips with kids
Most families will agree with me that once you have kids, sometimes it’s easier just to drive to your destination than going through the whole flying process. With kids, it&#