Skip the usual dinner and a movie and opt for one of these creative date night ideas for busy parents instead! You will make some unique memories while connecting as a couple.In truth, Rob and I don't go on many traditional dates. We average about two a year for a...
Blast off to a fun and active outer space themed party that your little one is sure to love. Create some birthday magic with this rocket party activities that are simple and easy to make.I can’t resist an opportunity to make magic for the kids. They are only little...
Between all the activities, scheduling, and stress, finding quality time together goes to the wayside. These 6 meaningful ways to spend more time with your kids brings back that connection and slower pace.I find myself in a unique position among my mom friends. I have...
Skip the standard, “Fine,” answer when you ask your child how her day at school was. Instead, use these specific 12 family conversation starters for meaningful daily chats that no one will roll their eyes at. It broke my heart when Zoey walked into her first full day...
Get all the details and ideas you need to throw a simple and creative fairy garden tea party for a birthday or other event. I give you the exact ideas I used, a supply list, and some spceific suggestions. A two-hour party chedule is also included!This is the first...
Being home with the kids is so much more than I ever thought - both beautiful and ugly. After three years, these are the 11 surprises I have had as a stay at home mom with three young children.On May 25, 2019 I left teaching to be a stay at home mom. I had spent the...
Check multiple learning items off your home learning list with these educational reasons young kids should write thank you cards. *This post is sponsored by Basic Invite. All opinions are my own. I have distinct memories of my mom handing me a pile of thank you notes...
Our third child turned one! She is a happy girl with serious love for her older siblings. Three kids is hard, but she certainly keeps up laughing. Our third child, Hazel Christine, is officially 1! We are not ones for big birthday celebrations, but we decorated the...
We have done this challenge twice and are starting a third. Get all the details on How To Read 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten without stress. Books have always been my thing. In middle school, I was on the Battle of the Books team two years running and we won both...
Why we chose early on to be a screen free family, what we do instead, and how it effects our children. See the 7 ways we structure our day without screens. These are some truths about our family: We do not own a tablet. The kids have seen less than 10 movies in their...
Take your kids to the playground with confidence. In this cardio workout for women you will get the real life strength training you need to chase them around all the equipment while keeping them safe. I have yet to meet a kid that does not adore the playground. Tons...
Stop stressing about putting vegetables on the table and use this meal plan. These seven easy meals to eat more vegetables will keep the whole family happy. I have tired everything to make eating more vegetables easy. I joined a CSA when I was first making changes to...