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Do you ever get tired of handing your kiddos the same snack over and over that isn’t living up to your nutritional expectations or pleasing their taste buds? I finally got tired of thinking about making food all day and the endless options I needed to come up with in order to meet the desires [...]
"We had science today!" My son announced the above with glee as he climbed into the car after school. "We learned about worms! And composting!" At home, my son pulled out the handouts he received from the guest science teacher that day. "It's good for the earth, mommy. Can we try it? What do you [...]
Father's Day is around the corner. If you are anything like me, it is a struggle to find gifts for the men in your life. I like to add in something with a personal touch and something my son can help with! Below is a round-up of some cute crafts and cards you can help [...]
Easter will be here soon! I'm so ready for time with family. Spring clothes, Easter egg hunts, and the inevitable pic of my son terrified of the Easter bunny are all coming up. Well, maybe not the last one, but we are excited for Easter! Last year, my son was just 17 months old, but he [...]
I'm a paint your walls every couple of years, move the furniture every few months kinda gal. I switch out my decor with the seasons, and am constantly on the hunt for fun pieces to accent my rooms. Marie Kondo would shake her head at me I'm sure, but decorating an inviting home for others [...]
Since I was in maybe middle school I've lived life by my planner. I've always been very visual and making lists or writing down all of my obligations in a calendar has always been something to help me stay organized and get things done. This helped keep things straight for me through college, but once I [...]
Baking is one of my favorite hobbies. I love trying out new recipes and tweaking them to get them just right. Today's banana bread recipe is one that has been through a few different iterations. I've never actually been a big fan of banana bread because I feel like it's usually a bit on the [...]
Anyone else constantly finding broken crayon pieces laying around? It seems like every time my toddler gets his crayons out, we end up with a few more broken pieces from pressing down too hard, or stepping on them. Thankfully, I found a great tutorial online for recycling those broken pieces and giving them new life [...]
I have kept journal most of my life. I was the little girl you would see with the tiny diary and fuzzy pen writing away in the corner or in the pew behind you during church. My journals have been my life source in rough times. They have contained my prayers, my thoughts, my hopes [...]
The joy from Christmas and that first glimpse of snow is behind us. Sometimes it is hard to get outside at this time of year, especially with young kids. You have the coats, and all of the extra steps to get out of the house. Why not stay in and create a fun craft? You can search [...]
