Allowance Pros and Cons

Three options to consider when deciding if an allowance is the right choice for your kids.

Ditch the Scale

Most of us have done it: assigning our self-worth to a number staring back at us on the scale...We’ve all heard it before: ditch the scale. There’s got to be a better way to measure our progress and track our goals, right?

7 Benefits of Making Active Play and Organized Sports a Priority

Finding a way to channel the copious amounts of energy kids possess can be a challenge. Make active play a priority in your child's life, whether it's at home or via organized sports.

What to Consider When Buying Your Teen Their First Car

With equal parts pride and worry at play as your teen proudly grips their driver's license, check out these tips for buying your teen their first car.

Bedroom Makeover: From Kid to Tween

In making the transition from the "kid" room to the "tween/teen" room, having your kid's input is key to this bedroom makeover.

A Smokin’ Summer Recipe: Brisket

Smoked to perfection, a summer recipe for brisket.

Creative Ways to Avoid the Summer Slump

We're talking 7 creative solutions to avoiding the summer slump; don't let your kiddos lose everything they gained this school year!

Summer Schedules and Chore Charts

Summertime might be more chillaxy-relaxy, but a revamped schedule and chore charts can go a long way to keeping mom's sanity intact.

Mom’s Summer Reading List

Let us help you fill out your summer reading list with these 5 (okay, technically 7) must-reads.

Kid Tested, Mom Approved: Fruit Pizza Recipe

This delicious summer dessert is kid tested, mom approved! The kids love it so much they inhale fruit like you’ve never seen and you feel a little bit like you are #winning.

How to Monitor and Keep Your Kids Safe on Social Media

For today's parents, deciding how to best track their kids' online adventures and relationships is a crucial piece of the parenting puzzle. "Stalking" might feel tempting, when "monitoring" might just be the key.

Summer Reading Recommendations for ages 6-12

Discover what the book experts are recommending for your kids' summer reading list!

How to Keep Your Home Safe for Your Kids

Your home is a safe haven for your family, or at least it should be. While you may think that your home is a perfectly safe place for your kids, there are many different things that you can do to make and keep your home safe through all of your kids' ages and stages.

Unique Family Game Night Ideas

You won't regret bringing family game night into the mix.

Tips for Choosing a Color for Baby's Room

Get to know your color palettes before choosing the color for your baby's room.

Hearty Smoked Mac and Cheese Recipe

Smoked macaroni and cheese is a hearty side dish you can throw in the smoker with your meat/main dish to fill it up. It’s a double win - you get optimal use of your wood/smoke by filling up the smoker and you get a delicious side dish.

Memory-Makers: Your Guide to a Night Under the Stars

Create lifelong memories with family stargazing this summer.

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City Brew Summer of Baseball Giveaway

Don't miss the BEST summer giveaway ever!

Answering the Call of Heart Stirrings and Nudgings

Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night with someone on your mind or have a person spring to mind seemingly out of nowhere? Walk past a stranger down on their luck and feel compelled to do something for them?

Turn Your Summer Around

So if you had a vision of the summer that was lit up in gold and set to a slow nostalgic tune, but you’re dealing with kids who scream at you instead...no judgment here! In fact, I may have a few ideas about why your child is NOT getting along with you, NOT doing what they’re supposed to, and NOT playing well with their siblings.

Fourth of July Traditions and Recipes

The Fourth of July is a perfect combination of beloved traditions and yummy food. Trust me when I tell you that adding this Laddergolf Tournament to your festivities is a game-changer.

Mom Guilt: Raising an Only

Mom-guilt, ever present and exceedingly nuanced.

The Motherhood Narrative

“I don’t know why this is so hard for me and easier for everyone else.” Hearing her say it out loud helped me recognize it. This is the lie that is so easy for us to believe. Actually, it is more than just one lie; it is a whole narrative. It is the story we are telling ourselves about motherhood.

It's Okay to Say 'No'

But when I’m squeezing all those things in, I end the day exhausted and empty. The to-do list was checked, zero balls were dropped, commitments were fulfilled, but nothing was savored or enjoyed. My spirit wasn’t at rest.

Beautifully Broken

“There is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in.” –Leonard Cohen

How NOT To Love Your Neighbor

Immediately my heart was convicted as the words love God and love my neighbor as myself were brought to mind. His law superseded any rights I felt I had as a neighbor of John.

Tips for Camping with Baby

For parents of little ones, though, taking a camping trip can be a daunting task. With all of its challenges, camping with a baby is worth the effort and sets a precedent for a lifetime of adventure.

July 2019 Fun Finds: Fun in the Sun

Your Guide to Billings Parks Pools and Spraygrounds

Your guide to Billings Parks & Recreations' hours, prices, and locations for their Pools, Wading Pools, and Spraygrounds.

Free Family Fun Events in July

Starting to hear refrains of "I'm bored!" from the kids? Check out these free family fun happenings in and around Billings during July!

2019 VBS Directory

Your guide to Vacation Bible Schools happening in and around our community!

Preschool Directory

2019 4th of July Celebrations

Your guide to 4th of July festivities in and beyond Billings!

Summer Lunch Program 2019: Billings and Laurel

Free Summer Lunch Programs for all children ages 18 and younger in Billings and Laurel, MT.

Celebration/Party Directory

A directory full of the best options for birthday parties and celebrations by Simply Family Magazine.

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