When our kids head out into the world of school, they are instantly introduced into the ins and outs of friendship. I had wonderful friendships growing up and I've seen my kids develop wonderful friendships, as well. I've also seen the not-so-great kids of children choosing friends. I can ...
Educational Fall Activities (for every age!)
As soon as August hits, everyone starts to think of pumpkins and fall leaves. Fall activities and crafts for the family are a must during this season! Look at these educational fall activities and make your own family fall bucket list so you can make family time a priority this fall. Try ...
5 Tips for the First Day of School
The first day of school for a little ones is a big deal for the child and for mom. As much as you know your little one is ready, there is a battle of emotions going on in your heart as you drop your child off. In order to help you prepare, here are some tips for the mom for the first day of ...
The Best Tips to Help You Save Money on Back to School Supplies
It is about that time of the year again when the stores are flooded with back to school items and every parent wonders how to save money. It seems next to impossible, as the lists are endless. With all the items you need for school, the money can add up, today we wanted to share some helpful tips ...
The Best Road Trip Hacks You Will Love to Use
Summer is the time when everyone seems to be taking a road trip. All of the parents know that road trips mean a lot of preparation and can be a tad intimidating. However, road trips can actually be fun and less stressful if you try some of these tips! There are affiliate links, so you can find ...
5 Tips for a Successful Family Vacation (and Dynacraft Bike Reviews)
Today I have partnered with Dynacraft to share some tips for a successful family vacation. Summer is here and so are these family vacations. Growing up, we would have two big family beach trips every summer. I have so many good memories of these times with my family and desire for our family ...
7 Tips to Transition from Crib to Bed
Thank you to My Green Mattress for sponsoring this post. At some point, the time comes when you need to transition your toddler from a crib to a bed. It can be a tad overwhelming as you approach the big transition. The crib gives everyone a sense of security, but the bed is a brand new ...
When We Are Over Thinking Parenting
Today, my friend Keri is sharing a story that I think we all need to remember. It's a story about simplicity and how it's the little things that mean a lot. We don't need elaborate ideas or lesson plans or plans. Just simple things that turn into strong memories & lessons for our ...
30 summer activities for young children
I love to find fun summer activities for young children, especially once it is early August and the kids start with those two words... "I'm Bored" . Here are 30 of our favorite summer activities for young children. 1) Have fun washing their bikes or riding toys. You can set this up with ...
Have Fun Right at Home this Summer
With summer comes all of the camps, vacations, and outings. However, there is also a lot of fun right at home this summer! You do not even need to spend a lot of money for supplies or prep ahead of time. These ideas are all for playing inside or outside and will bring the fun right to your own home ...
Summer Reading Tips for Mom and Kids
With the approach of summer comes slower days and care-free vacations. It is the perfect time to embrace your love for reading and encourage your kids to love reading as well. These twenty tips will help you carve out time to read and cultivate a love for reading in your family. (1) Make a ...
Organizing with Lists
I have always loved making lists and I love all things related to lists and planning. In the past year, I have started to be more realistic of the time that I do have, and not over committing to things. It has been so refreshing. As busy moms, I think we can all utilize a good list. As silly ...
25 tips that will change your marriage
Maintaining a strong marriage is a lot harder than one would think, but it is also very possible. Your marriage can be growing in whatever season you are in. Here are 25 tips that will change your marriage (1) Make time for your marriage each and every day. Maybe it is 20 minutes talking ...
25 Tried and True Easter Fun Activities
As Easter approaches, everyone looks for new ways to celebrate the season. This year, here are 25 tried and true ways your family can celebrate Easter. (1) Create cute Easter Peep S'mores (2) Try out a fun activity that goes from Palm Sunday to Easter using a wooden egg. (3) Make ...
Savor the Moments
In the past couple months, I have had this overwhelming desire to savor this season with my little ones. As we inch closer to the summer, I sense how fast the little years go. Flash forward a couple years and all of my children will be in school for 8 hours a day. While there are definitely days ...
25 Tips to Help Reduce the Overwhelm
Life as a mom is a beautiful gift but it also can tend to fill your life with overwhelm. No matter how hard we try, chaos happens and in enters the overwhelming feel of stress. However, there are some practical things that you can do to reduce the overwhelm in your life. 1 As simple as it sounds, ...
How to Create Intentional Play Moments
“Play is the highest form of research.” – Albert Einstein There was a time when I planned out many activities a day for our young children. We were going to wake up and paint, then play hide & seek, then read 3 books, draw a picture about those books, etc.... Yep... you guessed it: Many ...
25 Tips for Being a Calm Mom
We all have seen the mom who appeared to be such a calm mom and from a distance we crave her calmness. In the midst of our own crazy, we wish for a sense of calm, but it seems out of reach. Being a calm mom does not have to be an impossible dream. (1) Sit down for ten minutes every day to ...
Teaching kids to be grateful for what they have
One of the hardest parts of parenting has been teaching my kids about gratitude. In a world where everything can quickly be at our fingertips, it can be hard to navigate the waters of gratefulness. I want our kids to be kind, caring and grateful. I want them to be thankful for the things that ...
Encouragement as You Set Goals for the New Year
There is always something so exciting and refreshing with the blank slate of a new year. Every year, I love to sit down and set goals for our family. This year I will be doing the same thing and I encourage you to consider setting goals as well. As you think about what your goals will be, read some ...
