Dried fruit is the best! It is an easy way to get fruit in, without having to worry about a cooler. Make sure to get it without any added sugar - just fruit as an ingredient.

I tried all the natural remedies and nothing helped. I was very anti-med, but Diclegis saved my sanity. It helped me function, go to work and take care of my toddler. Recommend!

We do BTS shopping at Target. I buy the Gift Cards when they are on sale for 20% off and save my 5% birthday coupon for it!

The North Face Jester backpack is so durable, has great colors and all the rage for 4th grade on up!

My husband and daughter get dressed up & go to the restaurant of her choice. They love this together time!

Scavenger hunt! I have done them in the house, in nature or through stores in our downtown! It is free to make but usually have candy at the end. :)!

Etsy has fun Sleepover Printable Games (Would you Rather, Sleepover Bingo, Who knows her better, etc). See below for one we used! We also bought each girl a Slam Book as a nod to my 80's childhood on Amazon so they could trade facts about each other. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1469620594/printable-slumber-party-games-sleepover

This year my daughter is bringing her friends to Kendra Scott and they are each picking out a bracelet from the color bar. They will give you 50% off for the birthday girl and do a fun set up (champagne glasses, macarons).

My boppy! Easier to learn to breastfeed with the items you will use at home.

How to grocery shop and make simple meals with the stove and oven - eggs, pancakes, sandwiches, pizza, chicken nuggets, grilled cheese, cutting/peeling fruits and vegetables

I Spy is a fun game that always entertains my kids while we wait for a table or our food!

Reuseable water bottles! We spend so much money on water when we are out, but when we take the time to bring our Owala's we save so much money!

One word: Bogg Bag. Splurge on the real thing. Washes easy, easy to carry, fits so much stuff and has great add-ons (bags, cup holders, etc).

The geocaching app is a huge hit with my kids! There is a free option, but the $6.99 option has more caches to find. My kids (7 and 9) have so much fun with this in our neighborhood and also parks and paths nearby!

An escape room and dinner is a hit for my tween!

Have your kids look at cook books or online recipes, write grocery lists, go shopping with you, let them pick out any produce item that they want to try. When kids are involved they are more apt to eat!

I ask this every day!

Picking weeds outside, watering flowers/plants/herbs and raking leaves is a chore that my kids find fun. (Added bonus if you buy their own gloves/watering can).

My kids LOVE folding towels.

Many cities have companies that set up themed teepees - pillows, teepees, balloons, etc. It adds a fun element to a sleepover! They also sell on Amazon for a DIY experience :)