Summer’s here which means it’s time for the summer bucket list! I’ve been very absent from the blog for the last month since the kids have been out of school. Carefree summers seem to be a thing of the past because of that horrible new epidemic we all have contracted…the busy syndrome! Before school got […]
Our Favorite Family Games
One of the ways I’ve tried to intentionally spend some time with my kids has been through playing games. By spending extra time together we get to work on character traits such as taking turns, sportsmanship, and the importance of family time. Having a larger family with kids ranging from 4 1/2 years old to […]
I Love You Mini-Challenge
One way to carry out my 2016 goals is by doing a mini-challenge each month! (In January, my mini-challenge was exercising 4 times each week.) Valentine’s Day can be a lot of fun to celebrate! I think we should let our family members know we love them all year-long, but it’s fun to show some extra love in […]
Last-Minute Summer Fun
Even though summer is about over for my kids as they are going back to school next week, for many of you there is still time for some last-minute summer fun, even if you have to do it in your own neighborhood! Karen has 7 fun-filled ideas for a staycation! During your staycation, you might […]
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. […]
15 Great Staycation Activities!
Summer is quickly winding down and school will be starting again soon. If you have found yourself not being able to get away this year, a staycation is a great way to have some fun while staying close to home! Staycations are a great way to save money, have a great time, and have less […]
Letting Go To Live Life & Women With Intention Wednesdays
Have you ever looked at the calendar and noticed that the week’s half over and you really haven’t got much accomplished? I had that thought today. I haven’t written a blog post in a week, my house is a disaster, and my kids have been filthy, eating greasy, yummy fair food, and we’ve been gone […]
Creating Your Summer Budget
Photo Credit It’s Day 2 of 5 Days of Preparing for Summer Vacation! This challenge was created to help you and your family have a fun, purposeful summer! Yesterday we created our personal goals for the summer as well as a summer bucket list! What did you come up with for your family’s list? A […]
Creating Mom’s Summer Goals & A Family Bucket List
It’s Day 1 of 5 Days of Preparing For Summer Vacation! Today is a fun planning day, divided into 2 parts! Mom’s are busy in the summer and without a plan, the summer will pass by in a blink, leaving us to wonder what happened. Without a plan at my house kids argue, get bored, […]
