It’s just about that time of year again. A new year always brings on an idea of freshness, possibility and excitement for me. I’m ready for a new planner, for decluttering and for a changes to my workout routine. Do you feel the same way about each new year? One thing that has happened often …
How To Be A Good Mom
Motherhood is beautiful and it has its up and downs. A lot of times I question myself, things like am I good mom? How can I be a good mom? Have you ever googled anything related to parenting? I’ve googled things like: – my toddler has bright green poop – best snacks for kids – …
How To Encourage Your Child To Read
My 3 year old once said “Reading is boring,” and she stomped away, very upset because I asked her to read with me instead of watching a show on Youtube. Those 3 words- reading is boring– were like daggers in my heart! If you LOVE reading like I do, then you get it. If you …
Free Things To Do With Your Kids This Summer
The summer days are going by fast. Like super fast. I feel like I blink and the weekend is gone. It’s back to work and back to missing my kids. We’ve been keeping busy though. And trying to stay in budget while we’re out in about. Isn’t crazy that average American family spends about …
Back to School with Box Tops
The end of summer is drawing near. As much as I love the vacation time, popsicles, slip & slides and s’mores in the backyard (and all the other things that make up summer) I’m ready for school to start. My kids have been driving me CRAZY. I totally bribed them with milkshakes and root beer …
How to Make Homemade Sidewalk Chalk Paint
One thing you should know about me is that I love easy things. Easy recipes, easy crafts and easy games to play with the kids. We love UNO and the Monopoly Credit Card game. Family game night around here is full of competition, snacks and fun! Making sure the activities I do with the kids …