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
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
5 Tips for the First Day of School
This post is sponsored by Tom’s of Maine and all opinions are my own.The first day of school for 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 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
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 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
25 Tried and True Easter Fun Activities
Easter Activities are always fun for kids and for the whole family. As Lent ends and Easter begins, 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 Read More
25 Amazing 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
20 Ways to Be Intentional this Christmas
Every Christmas I realize more and more that I want to focus on being intentional during the holiday season.... to spend less time rushing around and more time at home baking cookies and playing board games. It is so easy to get caught up in doing 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
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. 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
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
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 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
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 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
