Houseplants teach kids about the miracle of life—and other reasons why this mom of 3 loves them in her home
Keeping plants alive and flourishing in your home can be a challenge — and doing it while caring for three children, even more so. Today, we’ve invited Emily Ripperger of @therootedmom to share her tips on…
6 Family Dinners in 30 Minutes or Less
In light of the COVID pandemic, we’re re-sharing some of our favorite articles that may be helpful to you and your families during this time. Originally published 03/26/2019. People who love to eat are always…
Potty training triplets: how we survived
My daughter was two and a half weeks old when we started potty training our triplets. On the surface, this might seem like the absolute worst time to potty train. I mean seriously, who takes…
Survival mode series: mental, emotional, and spiritual health
Mamas, whenever we undergo a life changing event—from starting a new job, to having a new baby, to moving into a new home— daily life can shift dramatically and send us into Survival Mode. As…
The best affordable fake plants for those of us who just can’t with the real ones
Here on Everyday Mamas we’ve been running a series about the benefits of real houseplants, how to grow them, how much healthy air (and joy) they can bring to your home and even how it’s…
A floor-to-ceiling gallery wall you can DIY without breaking the budget
Like many families living in suburban, new-ish, generic-ish builds in Texas, we have a giant wall in our living room. It’s not that wide, but it is very tall because our living room is open…
Small acts of kindness change the world, and our small kids can help
I just want to start by saying: our family has never done a service project together. If you’re thinking, “me either,” that’s consoling, because maybe I’m not the only one. I’ll admit it has not…
2019 Christmas Gift Guide
Have you heard of the “four gifts” rule? Some families are finding it helpful, for budget reasons or just for simplicity, to give each of their children 4 total gifts on Christmas: Whether or not…
How (and why) to grow houseplants when you’re also busy growing kids
This article is part of a mini-series we’re doing about how to grow houseplants in your home. We’ve asked a few mamas to share their best tips and tricks, so whether your thumb is black…
Families shouldn’t be afraid to host dinner parties — here’s why
Parenting can be tough, and it can also be lonely. It can be hard to find time to go on a much-needed date night, let alone get together with other couples, and sometimes the idea…
Flooring Renovation: Asbestos Removal and Choosing the Perfect Floor Stain
We finally completed the renovation of our first-floor flooring, and like most renovations, it was a bit more involved than we initially hoped for. When we bought the house three years ago, we knew the…
Roses are red: 8 beautiful shades of a paint color you might not realize you love
Lots of us love blues, greens, whites, and greys. And if neutrals are more your thing, you might think you need to stay far away from a color like red. But we think it’s worth…
