As parents, we often hope to see so many character traits in our kids. I work hard to teach our children to be compassionate and I hope to always see compassion grow in the hearts of my children. In a world where people often plow past others, Read More
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 Read More
25 Amazing Christmas Appetizers
With the holiday season comes many parties and a lot of food. Honestly, the tasty appetizers are always one of my favorite parts of parties. I am loving each of these appetizers and cannot wait to try some of them out this season. (1) Santa Read More
25 Activities for Christmas Morning
This is my favorite time of year, so I had to share these 25 Activities for Christmas Morning ... yay! School is out and we have a lot of time to do fun family activities! We usually pick out a handful of fun Christmas activities to enjoy as a Read More
Traveling With Kids Hacks
Traveling for the holidays? As a mom, I am always looking for ways to make traveling with kids easier. These 25 tips for traveling with kids will help you as you prepare for your next trip.... from packing for a trip with kids to the ride Read More
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 Read More
20 Countdown to Christmas Ideas
I love these ideas to Count Down to Christmas Day! Christmas is so close and these Countdown to Christmas Calendars will make the days even more exciting! It might even spark a new Christmas Tradition. Our kids have so much fun counting down Read More
20 Simple Meals To Enjoy
If our meals are the same week, after week, we start to get bored. I love having simple meals to enjoy with your family. This year, try to make a goal to try a couple new recipes each month. You never know what new favorite you may discover! Here is Read More
25 Tips to Prepare for School
25 Tips to Prepare for School As summer ends, many of us are now thinking about how we can prepare for school. The back to school sales are everywhere and your home will soon be overwhelmed with papers (that you can easily control!) As you prepare Read More
25 Ways to Have Fun With Your Kids This Summer
School is out for us (yay!) and with four kids, we have to think of fun things to keep us busy! As much as we all crave the laid back days, we also know that we need to have some summer activities in mind. I truly try to have a mix of both. I Read More
Christmas Cookies for Kids
One of my favorite traditions from growing up is baking cookies... and Christmas is the perfect time to do it. We always had so much fun piling on the icing and sprinkles and as we got older, attempting to make the cookies look beautiful. It was Read More
Helping your kids choose the right friends
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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, Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
