How to explain why Santa brings a lot of gifts to some kids and not many to others... As a child development play therapist, I was once brought face-to-face with a question from a seven-year-old child: "Why do you think Santa gives more to other 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
teenage mutant ninja turtle ornament
One night our kids were looking through the toy magazine (one of the many toy magazines that we get in the mail during the holiday season) and they wanted a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Ornament and matching toy. I told them that we could make our Read More
The Best Christmas Hacks!
I hope that these Christmas Hacks will give you some great ideas for your holidays! Making life easier and less stressful, so you can enjoy it more, is always on the top of my list. :) I love Christmas and I love finding ways to spend more time Read More
Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Mix (GIFT IN A JAR)
This Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Mix makes the best Christmas Cookies! I love this Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Mix - it's one of my favorite Christmas Cookies. When I give these cookies as a gift, I add a handmade touch with a little card. This Read More
The BEST Modern Farmhouse Christmas Decor ideas!
Modern Farmhouse Christmas Decor I wanted to share my favorite Modern Farmhouse Christmas Decor today. I love Rustic Christmas Decor all through the year, but it's especially fun to decorate our house in Modern Farmhouse Christmas Decor with pops Read More
The Best Wine Advent Calendars
The Wine Advent Calendar Idea is so creative! I'm not much of a wine drinker, but when I was shopping at Aldi last week, the cashier said "It's slower in here today. Yesterday we released the Wine Advent Calendar from Aldi, and it sold out in an Read More
50 kid stocking stuffers that they will love!
Stocking Stuffers Your Kids Will Love! Yesterday I heard that stores are already running out of the best toys for Christmas. I love to do my shopping early, but not just because they may run out, mostly because I love to find great (unique) things Read More
25 Funniest Elf on the Shelf Ideas for boys & girls!
Elf on the Shelf Ideas (the best ever!) I wanted to share these Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas today because our kids have been asking when our Elf, Gilbert, will be back… they started asking on October 1st! They are ready to take funny Elf on the Read More
Family Movie Night
School isn't what it used to be. I can remember being in Kindergarten and just playing most of the day... I remember learning to hold scissors and having three-a-day recesses. I remember playing with my best friends, Sarah and Angie, on the Read More
Four Christmas Gifts
It seems crazy, right? We give and give and give until they get so much that no one even knows what they got. Do they even care what it is or do they just “want presents”? The kids would get gifts from Santa, us, my parents, my husband’s parents, Read More
Christmas Crafts that don’t look homemade
I love finding crafts that don't look homemade. That's actually why I don't really do many crafts... because mine always look awful. Mickey is really talented, but I just don't have that artsy-side to me. Here are a few projects that look Read More
DIY Box Fireplace
This week, Mickey and I decided to make the kids a DIY Box Fireplace. It's one of our new favorite Christmas hacks... Here is what you need to make it (affiliate links to Amazon to get what you need): 6 Cardboard Boxes Packaging Read More
The gift our kids get every year
Every year, we give our kids something that we know they will love and cherish. Today I want to share it with you. This gift is special, because it involves reading. For this reason, I am excited to partner with Hallmark, as part of the Mom It Read More
Why we have two Christmas Trees
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of At Home for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. We have two Christmas Trees... and I love it! It was strange for me to think about having two trees, at first, but now that I do, I wouldn't have it any Read More
DIY Ornament Wreath
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of At Home for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. This year, my mom and I wanted to make a DIY ornament wreath for our houses. It was time consuming, but fun! Here is how to make your own Read More
Winter Treats
Christmas cookies are probably my favorites... winter treats that we eat during the break and even in the weeks leading up to the holidays. I love my 3 ingredient cookies, but these ones just might beat it (or at least come close!) They are Read More
10 books to buy teachers for Christmas
It is almost time to start thinking about gift ideas for family, friends and teachers. I was a teacher and one of my favorite gifts was always a book, so today I am sharing ten of my books to buy teachers for Christmas with affiliate links to the Read More
10 last-minute cookie recipes that are QUICK to make!
This article is sponsored by Nestle Toll House If you are like me, you are waiting until the last minute to make cookies. I do this every year and every year I end up with horrible cookies. Here is my best example of my cookie work Read More
Looking for Jesus in your yard
Do you want to go looking for Jesus in neighbor's yards this Christmas? My friend Kristy McKito always has really great ideas! This year, for Christmas, she sent this idea to me and I LOVE it! You will, too! This is one little way to keep Read More
