It's great when you hear laughter from the other room as the kids play. However, almost any parent would agree that when there is laughter and playing, no matter how nicely they may be playing at the moment, the chances are that the arguments or Read More
DIY Ikea homework station (with build in desk!)
I wanted to share an update that we made to our Ikea Homework Station. My husband built it a few years ago and it's been one of the most-used spaces in our house, aside from the DIY murphy bed that he & my dad built. The Read More
(Seasoned) Grilled corn on the cob in foil
Have you ever made grilled corn on the cob in foil? When we have a cookout, we like to try to spice things up a bit, especially when on vacation (like we are today!) Burgers and hot dogs are great (the kids certainly love them!), but there's more Read More
Summer Must Haves and Activities for Families!
Every summer is a party in the eyes of your family ... if you play your cards right. :) Our family loves summertime because we aren't on a busy schedule, we have time to play, time to relax, and more time to just be together! Read More
Simple Layered Taco Dip
This simple layered taco dip is the perfect after-school snack or game day recipe to make for your family and friends. It's loaded with cheese, diced tomatoes, green onions & more. We even love to add this dip to our taco casserole Read More
Taco Casserole Egg Bake
Don't you love Mexican food? This recipe blends two great things: Mexican food, and egg bakes! And this is absolutely my favorite egg bake! This dish has a lot of protein, which is awesome, but the best part is that it adds in a great Mexican Read More
Father’s Day Questions Free Printable
This father's day questions free printable is perfect for a fun, thoughtful, quick (and cheap) father's day gift. Find the printable link below Here are the questions for the Father's Day Questions Free Printable, in case you wanted to copy Read More
Best House Shoes for Women (Top-Voted)
As the world is home a lot more these days, we've noticed the trend of "house shoes" going up & up! I've always been a "house-shoe" kind of girl. Yes, walking barefoot can make you smarter, but sometimes you just need more Read More
Easy Cleaning Schedule to use Daily, Weekly, and Monthly
This easy cleaning schedule is the first place I point to when people ask me about keeping a house clean. I hope it transforms your family the way it has transformed ours! With four children, I have given up on having a home that looks like it Read More
How we are using summer to make up for lost education during the pandemic
I’m partnering with Pearson and Connections Academy® for today’s post, but all views are my own. Did you know that more than two-thirds of parents are concerned their children may fall behind academically due to school closures? According to a Read More
Great-Grandma’s Home-Made Spaghetti Sauce
I wanted to share my Great-Grandma's Home-Made Spaghetti Sauce with you today. It's my favorite & I hope it is your new favorite, too. Serve it with garlic bread and finish your meal with sweet peach dump cake! Read More
Disney Themed Party Ideas
Thinking about planning a Disney Themed Party? It's never too early to start planning and you've come to the right place! After taking several trips to Disney (check out how we go for half-price), looking at the changes to Read More
Study proves: Teaching kids to play independently lowers parents stress levels
Last year, a *study of 2,000 parents found that when kids were home, on an extended break (like summer break or the stay-at-home order), it took only 13 days for parents to feel stressed. 60% said the stress came from feeling like they Read More
20 minutes of play a day
There is truly nothing like playing with your children. Did you know that the average parent spends less than 20 minutes a day playing with their children? I'd like to challenge you to beat that average. Can you spend Read More
When the kids are older, I’ll be able to…
It's funny. We think about all of the things that we will do when our children are born. We rock them, hold them, sing to them, enjoy every minute of them. Not much time passes before we begin looking to the future when we start Read More
Drowning doesn’t look like drowning (Kids drowning happens in 20 seconds)
Did you know that drowning doesn't look like drowning? Often, we think of kids drowning (and adults drowning) as it seems in the movies (thrashing about, yelling for help & just an overall "Hollywood style" of drowning symptoms), but that Read More
Survey Shows Parents are Enjoying Distance Learning More Than We Think
I'm partnering with Pearson and Connections Academy® for today's post. Survey Shows Parents are Enjoying Distance Learning More Than We Think In my 14 years of parenting, I cannot remember a more unprecedented time. Witnessing the global Read More
How to read with your preschooler (and toddler)
Reading is so important. As they say, "Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." It teaches so much more than just brain development and imagination. Reading with our children Read More
Ten Things to do in Pigeon Forge with kids
A few years ago, we took our family to Pigeon Forge for the first time. We had always heard about the Great Smoky Mountains. My in-laws had been vacationing there for years, and they loved how welcoming it was, not to mention the attractions, so we Read More
Chore Chart
Today I want to introduce the best Chore Chart we ever used (and didn't use). Chore Charts can be very helpful, but we've found this to be the best solution yet. I'll explain how our kids Swap Chores For ScreenTime with these Read More
