Age-appropriate chores for young children (and older children) are so important - with or without a chore chart! They help raise children that work hard and are not spoiled. It's the reason that we use these Chore Cards (swap chores for Read More
10 simple homemade juice recipes for beginners
These 10 simple homemade juice recipes will have you on the road to better health for you and your children. This post contains affiliate links. Our kids LOVE to make juice! (ps- this is the juicer that we have although I kind of Read More
Kindergarten Sight Words and How to Teach Them
If you've got a child in kindergarten, you'll want to get familiar with kindergarten sight words and learn the best way to teach sight words to your child. As a child play therapist and teacher, I understand how important it is to understand what Read More
DIY Murphy bed for under $150 – with video & plans
Murphy Bed Plans are easier to follow than most people think. Have you had your eye on a Queen Murphy Bed or a Murphy Bed Kit? Now you can make your own without a store-bought Murphy Bed Kit. A wall bed is a great way to free Read More
No Screen-time Until Free Printable Sheet
This No-Screentime Until Printable Sheet has been wonderful for our family. When we first started limiting electronics for our kids, we created this free no-screentime sheet. Within a few months, the kids were helping out more (thanks to Read More
The 10 Things Happy Moms Do (that others aren’t doing!) to be stress-free!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Stressballs. All opinions are 100% mine. The 10 Things Happy Moms Do... These 10 secrets of a happy mom are ones that I have realized over the years... with four young kids, I have come to Read More
Easy Cherry Dump Cake with 3 ingredients
This 3-ingredient cherry dump cake is the perfect dessert. Cherries and cake mix come together in a "dump cake" creation that is so good your family will be asking for it weekly! This delicious easy cherry dump cake is so good, yet Read More
Weight Watcher Ice Cream Sandwiches
Chocolate graham crackers, frozen whipped center, and a flavor that makes you feel like you're cheating on your diet are just a few reasons that this recipe will be your new favorite! This One Point Weight Watchers Ice Cream Sandwich is so good Read More
How to End Sibling Rivalry
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!), 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
