Easter is a difficult time of year when you’re trying to avoid chocolate, especially when there are kids in the picture as well. But I’m here to tell you that it can be done. Whether your reason for doing it be for your health or […]
On the surface, it might be easy to think that St. Patrick’s Day is one of those holidays that you have to be a grown-up to enjoy. But actually, there are a ton of fun things that kids can do to celebrate the day too. […]
Dear baby boy, It’s been two months since I first held you in my arms and my world hasn’t been the same ever since. I never knew that I could love so much, a profound love that makes my heart smile whenever I look […]
What To Do With Your Kids On A Snow Day 10 Screen-Free Activities For A Snow Day There are the classic snow day activities such as build a fort and play with play dough, but let’s try something new. Let’s think outside the […]
Taking Toddler Travel From Challenging To Easy Breezy There are a few things in life that invoke stomach-churning, next-level anxiety: speaking in front of a large group, death-defying heights, big hairy spiders, and flying with a toddler. If you had a time machine […]
For the past 23 years, my husband and I have been raising our four sons, debt-free, on an income which has consistently been under the national US median. In that time, God has taught us three important lessons about parenting with a spirit of joy […]
Toddler tantrums are tough to handle, especially when you are a tired and exhausted mommy, trying her best to stay calm, collected and sane. There are definitely some toddlers who are even-keeled when it comes to displaying emotions, but my kids are not those […]
Don’t Waste Nap Time! Imagine this…I’m sure you can because this is probably you. It’s time for your little one to take a nap and you have a ton of things to accomplish in a short amount of time. To set yourself […]
IMPERFECT Crazy how much YOU can change from such a tiny human being entering your life. Yes, your life changes… the laundry room becomes your hangout spot, there are plenty of changing table visits, always dishes to do, going for a simple […]
You have probably seen that super adorable photo of a baby sitting in a wash bin with flowers and fruits, but why? What’s this new fad all about? It can’t just be because it’s cute, right? Well… for some it might be, but this […]
