My dad does not eat vegetables. Except for iceberg lettuce, but I am not even sure that counts. Growing up we didn't keep any veggies in the house beyond corn and lettuce. I honestly didn't even try broccoli until I went on a date with Mr. B. to the local Chinese restaurant when we were in … [Read more...] about Recipe – Broccoli Salad
Why We Chose Bamboo Flooring (Before and After Photos!)
*This post is sponsored by Floor & Decor. All opinions are 100% mine! See my full disclosure HERE. Thank you for supporting the brands that help support our family!* I mentioned in yesterday's post that the incredible store, Floor & Decor, offered to collaborate with me on a big home … [Read more...] about Why We Chose Bamboo Flooring (Before and After Photos!)
The Store That Made Our Home Project Dream Come True!
*This post is sponsored by Floor & Decor. All opinions are 100% my own. See my full disclosure HERE. Thank you for supporting the brands that help support our family!* Today I am SO excited to share with you something that has totally ROCKED our world! Do you remember my Summer Bucket … [Read more...] about The Store That Made Our Home Project Dream Come True!
Baby Jesus Craft
I have been wanting to do this craft for YEARS but never really figured out exactly how I wanted it to go. I loved THIS Baby Jesus in a Shoebox from Grace Covers Me. And I loved THIS Sock Baby Jesus from Catholic Icing. But I wanted to put my own spin on it. So I did a mash up of the two … [Read more...] about Baby Jesus Craft
What’s Missing From the Nativity? Game
I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Read my full disclosure policy here. Here is a really easy game that your preschooler will love! You … [Read more...] about What’s Missing From the Nativity? Game
Paper Plate Christmas Tree
This was the easiest idea EVER and it is so ridiculously cute. I absolutely love that all we had to do was paint a bunch of paper plates green. Stick the thing up with some painter's tape, add a tree trunk and a glittery star and you are done! We are thinking about taking a picture of all the … [Read more...] about Paper Plate Christmas Tree
Let Him Off the Ornament Hook
We put up the Christmas tree on Sunday night. Everything was going well until THAT MOMENT when it was taking forever, the kids were getting hungry and extra needy, an ornament had been broken, the hubby's hands were scratched from fluffing the fake pine branches, and we discovered that all the … [Read more...] about Let Him Off the Ornament Hook
My Biggest Giveaway of the Year!
I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Read my full disclosure policy here. *THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!* When it comes to Christmas gifts, I … [Read more...] about My Biggest Giveaway of the Year!
How to Have Christmas and Keep Merry – Send Peace
Christmastime is time for family. Which can be really great and wonderful!! Or really horrible. Have you ever seen the movie National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation??? :-) Family is always a blessing, but when you put a bunch of sinners under one roof, there are bound to be a few … [Read more...] about How to Have Christmas and Keep Merry – Send Peace
THE SECRET TO MANAGING TODDLER TANTRUMS
The Christmas season usually brings an assortment of late night events - caroling, parties, more parties, get togethers with family, events at the church, Christmas programs, festivals, driving around to see the Christmas lights... It all sounds so wonderful, but the reality is that all those … [Read more...] about THE SECRET TO MANAGING TODDLER TANTRUMS
How to Have Christmas and Keep Merry – Be Present
This is a season where I find myself creating unrealistic expectations for perfection (which is actually something I do on a regular basis but the holidays make this struggle of mine oh-so-much-worse). I want my kids to behave perfectly for the Christmas photos and sweetly thank everyone for … [Read more...] about How to Have Christmas and Keep Merry – Be Present
Your NEW Holiday To-Do List – FREE Printable
Is this not AMAZING?! A friend shared this little to-do list with me several weeks ago and I had to turn it into a FREE Printable for you! A little something to hang on the fridge as a daily reminder of where our hearts should be focused this Christmas season. Because when January comes, we … [Read more...] about Your NEW Holiday To-Do List – FREE Printable
Thankful
I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Read my full disclosure policy here. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I wanted to take a minute to share 20 … [Read more...] about Thankful
Best Toys for Preschoolers
I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Read my full disclosure policy here. I love filling up my classroom with fun and educational things for … [Read more...] about Best Toys for Preschoolers
To Make You Feel Better About Your Life?
We didn't have any toilet paper in the house. And the boys needed haircuts. So I attempted to do both of these things during the lunch hour without thinking to pack snacks and drinks. I might as well have said, "Hey boys, how can I help you fail today?" They did awesome at the haircut place. … [Read more...] about To Make You Feel Better About Your Life?