Valentine’s Day is getting close! Some families celebrate with gifts at Valentine’s Day, some do not. That’s ok! I prefer to buy the kids small gifts or experiences instead of candy. Here are 15 gift ideas for the whole family from Dad down to the kids! 1. Create a “What I Love About You” Jar […]
Valentine’s Inspiration
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and in the spirit of getting ready for the day, here are some fun inspirational cooking ideas for Valentine’s Day. I love pink and thought that these were all fun and cute! 1. Valentine’s Pizza Bread {via Workman Family} 2. Valentine’s Cookies {via Craft-O-Maniac} 3. Free Valentine Printable & Heart Candy Jar {via […]
10 Fun Sanity Saving Ideas For Christmas Vacation For Older Kids
Sometimes it’s harder to keep the older kids from being bored during vacation than it is the younger ones. Here are a 10 fun sanity saving ideas for Christmas vacation for older kids. Here you can find 10 other fun ideas to help save your sanity over Christmas vacation. 1. Go sledding. If it’s cold […]
10 Fun Sanity Saving Ideas For Christmas Vacation
Christmas vacation is upon us! One of my goals for this precious time is to have some fun creating intentional memories with my kids. I have been trying to find some fun activities to do keeping the kids busy and also keeping mommy’s sanity in tact! With all the kids home, the environment can go […]
Embracing The Season, The Chaos, My Family, & A Birthday
I knew that when I woke up earlier this week, it was going to be a fun and crazy day. It was my birthday, the two younger girls were performing their ballet dance at a retirement home, and Jason and I were going out for my birthday, have a nice dinner, and do some Christmas shopping after […]
Christmas Tips & Holiday Planning
As Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and followed by Christmas and New Years, I’ve wanted to create a checklist of “Planning For The Holidays.” With the blog being new this year, I wasn’t able to get this posted as early into the season as I would have liked, but better late than never, right? I hope […]
The Secret Of Contentment Is Being Thankful With What You Have
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching! November is the time of year when many are awakened from the haze of life’s chaos, and consciously become aware of “being thankful.” Now don’t get me wrong, I am all about being thankful for what I have, but I truly believe the key to being content and happy in life […]
Best Gifts For Babies & Toddlers (Newborn-2 Years Old)
Here is my list of best gifts for babies and toddlers (newborn-2 years old). Some of them are more for babies and some are for 2-year-old kids. Some of the gifts will last several years and some are more for the moment the child is in. Just like my best gifts for 3-5 year olds we have […]
Best Gifts For Kids Ages 3-5
Here is my list of toys that would make great gifts for kids who are ages 3-5. These are all toys that we own and that I would recommend. I haven’t included anything on the list that we haven’t personally played with! Hands-On Fun: Magna-Tiles Clear Colors 100 Piece Set We have the 100 pc […]
5 Great Ways To Help A New Mom: Part 5 Send A Gift
Photo Credit What can you do when you have a friend, sister, or other family who have recently had a baby and are too far away to visit or can’t visit for other reasons (such as my sister-in-law with a premature baby)? Have no fear! Here are a few gifts for a new mom that […]
