Morning Checklist Printable
One of my big fears about homeschooling this year is that we will all be unmotivated and still in our pajamas at noon. Â While that might work for some families, we simply don’t function well without some structure (as…
30 Days of Good Old-Fashioned Family Fun
I love month-long challenges! Â Over the years we have done 31 Days of Indoor Fun for Toddlers, 31 Days of Outdoor Fun for Toddlers, 31 Days of Pumpkin Activities, and 30 Days of Reading Fun for Beginning Readers. Â And…
Activities for Kids on Sick Days
There is only so much TV you can watch before everyone starts to go a little crazy. Â Here are some simple activities for kids on sick days that will keep everyone happy even while stuck at home! We are…
Sick Kit
When a family member gets sick, having a ‘Sick Kit’ on hand makes life (and cleanup) so much easier! Â Head to the store and throw together your own kit so that you will be prepared next time sickness hits your…
Overnight French Toast Casserole
This Overnight French Toast Casserole recipe makes for the simplest and most delicious breakfast! This recipe just takes 5 minutes of prep the night before and can be popped in the oven in the morning! Perfect for Christmas morning, holiday…
Christmas Tree Dirt Cups
Looking for the perfect “snacktivity” for the children at your Christmas Party? Make these Christmas Tree Dirt Cups for a fun and engaging treat! Dirt Cups are one of my favorite desserts to serve to kids, especially if you…
World’s Best Sugar Cookie Recipe
Our World’s Best Sugar Cookie Recipe is sure to knock your socks off this Christmas! The combination of the fluffy biscuit-like dough with the super sweet glaze on top will leave your mouth watering for more! Â These are…
Stocking Stuffers for Preschoolers
These inexpensive stockings stuffers for preschoolers are perfect for making Christmas morning extra special and extra practical! Each of these stocking stuffers must meet one of my three criteria:  useful, consumable, or promote a child’s development! Stockings, in my humble opinion,…
What Age Should You Stop Trick-or-Treating?
There’s no denying it…”What age should you stop trick-or-treating” is a “tricky” question. I would love to hear your opinion in the comments at the bottom of the post, especially if you are a veteran parent of a tween or…
Printable Summer Schedule For Kids
Summer Schedule For Kids As a classroom teacher, I like to maintain order and routine in the classroom by following a pretty regimented schedule. This gives us predictability for the day and ensures that we accomplish everything we needed to…
Loving the Little Years: Motherhood In The Trenches
Loving The Little Ones: Motherhood In The Trenches I just love the title of this book by Mom of 5 and author, Rachel Jankovic: Loving the Little Years: Â Motherhood in the Trenches. “Motherhood in the Trenches” is such a wonderful…
Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
First published May 2011. Updated 2019. These are so simple! I’m a little embarrassed to even share because they are so easy, but they are SO YUMMY, so I decided to go ahead anyway. The recipe is exactly like the…
Best Gifts For 5 Year Old Boys
My boys are HARD on toys! My mom still has all of my brother’s Star Wars and Ninja Turtle toys from when they were little–they are in pristine shape. But I honestly don’t think I will have much to…
Best Baby Toys For 6 – 12 Months
With Little Sister being our third child, we have been around the block when it comes to choosing baby toys, going through just about every toy imaginable in our nearly 7 years of parenting. I can tell you one thing:…
10 Best Books of 2018: Recommended Reading
My 10 Best Books 2018 The older I get, the more voracious my appetite for books has become. According to my GoodReads profile, I have read a total of 53 books in 2018…nearly one book every week! That is, by…
Experience Gift Schedule for Families with 3 and 4 Children
The most memorable Christmas gift my boys have received (and what they both claim is their favorite) was the Experience Gift package we gave them two years ago. We gave each son a special package filled with 12 envelopes…
Easy Apple Crisp (7-minute prep time)
There’s nothing that says “fall” like warm apple crisp…except for potato soup, maybe. I LOVE apple crisp and always look forward to making it in the fall. The apples are yummy, but I especially love the “crisp” part of this dessert…the…
How to Talk to Your Kids About Porn
How To Talk Your Kids About Porn Pornography. Ugh. One of the evils of the modern world we live with that nearly everyone will be exposed to (accidentally or otherwise) at some point or another. This is one of…