Helping Moms Build Happy Homes
Packing lunches is hard work and sometimes my mind goes numb when it comes to this weekday task. The best way to avoid getting stuck is to have a PLAN.But it can't be too fancy or that will paralyze me too.I am a delicate flower.I have brainstormed a list of 2 week's worth of lunchbox … [Read more...] about 2 Weeks of Easy and Healthy Lunchbox Ideas
One of the things that I remember most about my childhood was sitting around the table with my family for a meal.All 5 of us gathered for big bowls of cereal every morning before school. Sometimes my dad picked us up from school and we ate lunch at home. And every evening we had dinner … [Read more...] about 6 Fun Ways to Connect With Your Family at Dinnertime
(This post contains some affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure HERE. Thank you SO much for supporting my family and me!) I am an avid reader and love to have my nose in a book. I have several authors that I like to stalk and whenever they come out with something new, I know it will be … [Read more...] about Best New Books Out for Fall – GIVEAWAY!
I asked my Facebook followers several weeks ago what kind of posts they would like to see from this site for the Back to School season. I had a few requests for simple and quick devotions for kids to do before school, on the drive home from school, during dinner, or before bed.I thought it would … [Read more...] about 2-Minute Back to School Devotions for Kids
When Noah was in PK4, his teacher approached us in October of that year and mentioned some concerns she was having about our boy's development.She thought Noah needed speech therapy, help with his pencil grip, and maybe even some Occupational Therapy. A few months later, the Preschool Director … [Read more...] about How to Have Your Child Successfully Repeat a Grade
I was taking a load of laundry out of the dryer and my eyes fell on a book I had recently read that was sitting on top of the washing machine. It reminded me of how much I loved reading this particular book and how much I loved having the time to read -- which then made me think about the summer as … [Read more...] about My Favorite Summer Memories
So thrilled to introduce you today to a dear sweet friend of mine - Katie from Palm Beach Farm. I love seeing all of Katie's beautiful outfit inspirations and hearing her heart on Jesus and life with 3 boys. Katie also has a really amazing knack for finding cute, quality gift ideas, so I thought it … [Read more...] about Back to School Teacher Gift Ideas – Guest Post
I love this time of year! The freshly sharpened pencils and the boxes of neatly nestled crayons! Teachers buzzing around labeling everything and designing bulletin boards! New backpacks and lunch boxes! And I love sharing the excitement with my kiddos - although they keep giving me the side-eye … [Read more...] about 7 Fun Ways to Get Ready for Back to School
The other day I was pulling a large load of laundry out of the dryer at the same time my boys began to argue about whose turn it was to get to jump on our small indoor trampoline. As the fussing escalated along with my blood pressure, I got an idea! Holding the big basket of freshly washed clothes … [Read more...] about Fun Laundry Game for Boys
REALLY excited to share some of my dearest blogger friends with you today! Please meet Rachel and Polly from the incredible site Thriving Home. These friends are passionate about encouraging moms and equipping families with easy, healthy recipes. Polly and Rachel are getting ready to release … [Read more...] about 3 Myths of Freezer Cooking – DEBUNKED (Guest Post)
YOU GUYS. Total dream come true happened in our house this summer and I am so excited to share it with you today!Since we moved into this house 13 years ago, we have always kind of given our kitchen cabinets the side-eye. They are a cheap, wood/laminate combo in a light shade that is very … [Read more...] about How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets
I grew up in the church. Both of my parents are church music directors. I remember spending Saturday nights running around the sanctuary with my brothers while my parents practiced the organ for Sunday morning services. We raced up and down the stairs to the balcony trying to get away from the … [Read more...] about How to Encourage a Love of Church in Your Kids
This post contains some affiliate links of products I LOVE. Please see my full disclosure HERE. Thank you SO much for supporting my family and me!) Summertime is when I get a little more space to indulge my passion for reading, so I have been hungrily devouring any … [Read more...] about My Favorite Books for Summer Reading
We are gearing up to have some fun this 4th of July because my mom and dad will be in town (woohoo!) and it is Noah's 8th (what in the world?!) birthday the day before.I thought I would put together a resource featuring the best quick and easy game ideas for your family to enjoy as you gather to … [Read more...] about 10 Fun Games for the 4th of July
Our little family got to enjoy a week at the beach recently! Vacation is so important. Even if you can't leave home - making the effort to slow down, put the phones and emails away for a bit, and focus on enjoying your family (and eating way too much ice cream and pizza) - is good for the … [Read more...] about 5 Acts of Kindness You Can Do While On Vacation
