Halloween is just a few days away. I realize that many Christians do not trick or treat or do anything regarding the holiday but I do I let my kids trick or treat. In my house, we aren’t celebrating anything on Halloween except for dressing up in a costume (which is fun and none of […]
Fall Bucket List
It’s the first day of Fall! Are you ready for cooler weather, soups and stews, crockpot meals, warm blankets, and pumpkin-spiced everything? Even though I dread winter, I love the changing colors of fall, picking pumpkins with my kids (we also usually make “Squash People” (a tradition I’ve done since I was a kid with […]
5 Tips To Simplify This Holiday Season & Women With Intention Wednesdays #37
Does the upcoming holiday season have you stressed out before it even begins? Do the holidays stress you out due to too many commitments, too much spent money, or too many expectations? Have no fear! This year can be easier, with less stress and more meaning! The best part is that it doesn’t have to be […]
10 Tips For Planning A Fabulous (& Cheap) Kid’s Party Part 2
How many times have you been to a fancy birthday party and found yourself wondering how the host managed to afford the party in the first place? With careful and purposeful planning I manage not only to throw my birthday child a fun party but also an affordable party, too. As a mom of 5 […]
10 Tips For Planning A Fabulous (& Cheap) Kid’s Party Part 1
What is your favorite part of a birthday party? The cake? Decorations? Possibly the presents? I’ve always loved planning a fun party and having a large family means frequent parties (and lots of cake)! With 5 kids, birthdays can become a major expense! Most of my kids have birthdays during holidays which really squeezes the budget. […]
4th of July Scavenger Hunt
The 4th of July is one of my favorite family holidays! When I was a kid, we would light off our own fireworks, play some softball, get together for a barbecue and watch our local firework show. There are so many fun activities that we can do together as a family! It’s also the perfect […]
4th Of July Inspiration
Are you ready for the 4th of July? I love the 4th! Beautiful fireworks, tasty barbecue, and fun with family and friends. In order to celebrate our freedom, great yard games and recipes are needed! I have been browsing Pinterest and found a lot of wonderful ideas for food, games, and decorations! Check out my 4th of […]
10 Awesome Picnic Basket Ideas
Did you know that today is International Picnic Day? My family loves having a picnic, whether it’s outside under a tree, at the park, lake, or even in our living room when it’s raining outside for a fun treat! In celebration of International Picnic Day and Father’s Day this weekend (which is a great time to […]
5 Days Of Preparing For Summer Vacation Introduction
Summer is almost here! This is our last week of school! I love spending summer vacation with my kids, sharing experiences, and having fun together. I’ve learned that without a plan, the summer can turn into a chaotic mess of a crammed calendar filled with stuff that wasn’t something we necessarily wanted to […]
What Real Moms Want For Mother’s Day
What do real moms want for Mother’s Day? The answers might surprise you! I thought it would be fun to survey some of my “favorite” moms and see exactly what they want for Mother’s Day. Whether mom is deep in the trenches of motherhood or her children are grown, Mother’s Day is a special day […]
