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...
These 24 easy and healthy postpartum snacks require no time to put together. You can simply snag a one-handed bite and continue caring for your little one. When you have a newborn strapped to your chest in a ring sling, you are changing the diaper of your 19 month...
In this superset thigh tone workout you move quickly through each move in the set so you can tone your thighs while watching the kids play. I know you have seen them. All those memes that go around about how sore you are after leg day. The ones about not being able to...
This at home mood lifting cardio build workout is perfect to get your heart rate up while watching the kids. Grab a set of dumbbells and get moving! I like to have a plan to my days. It comes from the teacher in me where every class period had to be scheduled to the...
This upper and lower body strength workout builds tone. You can watch the kids while you workout without sacrificing your fitness time. More often than not these days, I am getting in my strength workouts while the kids play. Sure, I could get my workout done in the...
Workouts do not always have to be seriously intense. This mood boosting workout for beginners is the perfect gentle introduction to moving your body more. The entire time I was pregnant with Hazel, I was extremely nervous about how life with three kids under the age...
You have some big health goals to achieve, but you can not seem to stick to a schedule. These 8 tips teach you how to workout consistently for beginners. I get this comment a lot: "I wish I had your dedication." I get this questions a lot: "How do you have the time to...
A well stocked kitchen makes learning new recipes and experimenting with food so much easier. Check this gift guide for new cooks to see some must haves for the new cook in your life. It took me a long time to learn how to cook. When I graduated college and was living...
Get the functional fitness you need in this cleaning the house workout. This 12 minute workout will leave you feeling strong and ready to tackle your home. There is something I have known about myself for years, since college really, that I am a bit embarrassed about....
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...