Color Hop for Toddlers
Today is the first day of our 31 Days of Outdoor Toddler Activities series! Just this morning I wasn’t sure this series was going to happen…I got stuck in a tiny town overnight due to a blizzard (yes, on…
31 Days of Outdoor Activities for Toddlers
In January of 2016, I shared a 31-day series on Indoor Activities for Toddlers. We had such a great time that I decided it was time to do a companion series of 31 Days of Outdoor Activities for Toddlers! And in…
I gave up Facebook for 6 weeks…and it rocked my world!
I gave up Facebook for Lent. The denomination we attend doesn’t formally participate in Lent but I thought it was a good opportunity to exercise some self control…one of the Fruits of the Spirit that I tend to struggle with…
Butterfly Art with Watercolors and Hot Glue
We have been all about butterflies at our house the last few weeks. We ordered some new caterpillars to watch and eventually moved them into our Insect Lore Butterfly Garden once they became chrysalises. Little Sister has LOVED…
Alphabet Easter Egg Hunt & Match
Little Sister (3) and I have been working on letters and numbers more purposefully lately. In all honesty, I have not worked with her nearly as much as I did with the boys. Perhaps it is “Mommy Burnout”…
April Blessing Bags with Free Printable
We are sharing a new mini blessing bag idea each month this year along with a free printable to include in your mini blessing bags. We have found that the sandwich-size blessing bags are much easier to…
March Mini Blessing Bags (with free printable)
Back in February I shared that I was going to be offering a free monthly printable for creating mini Blessing Bags. If you are unfamiliar with the concept of a blessing bag, this is just a simple way to be a blessing to…
Bartholomew and the Oobleck Magic Art Activity
Today is Dr. Seuss’s birthday! This idea came to me while I was reading Bartholomew and the Oobleck to Little Sister (3 years old) this morning. This has been one of my boys’ favorite Dr. Seuss books for quite a while…
February Mini Blessing Bags
Back in late December, we made some mini blessing bags to keep in our car and hand out as we saw someone in need. We made several bags and they are now gone. Anytime we saw someone holding a…
7 Tips for Transitioning to a Big Kid Bed
Transitioning a child out a crib and into a big kid bed can be a stressful process. But it is something that every child inevitably experiences, so I thought I would share some tips that have helped me…
Red Hots Playdough
I was inspired by my favorite Valentine’s Day candy to make this Valentine’s Day playdough! This Red Hots Playdough is made with actual Red Hots and has a sweet and cinnamon-y scent to it! You have to work…
Magnifying Glass Valentines: I’ve Got My Eye on You, Valentine
I know some people are not big fans of Valentine’s Day, but I don’t see how anyone can dislike a holiday that is all about love. We love Valentine’s Day around here…and we love giving out valentines! Little Brother…
Rocket Valentine For Boys
I love making valentines for my boys to hand out each year. I enjoy the challenge of trying to come up with a creative boys Valentine that fits their current interests/personality while still being cute and affordable. I especially appreciate…
Conscious Discipline: Feeling Buddies Review
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Conscious Discipline®. All opinions are entirely my own. Parenting is honestly the most difficult, most exhausting, most thought-consuming thing I have ever done. Even teaching classes of…
4 Quick and Easy Meals to Make with Frozen Foods
This is a sponsored post by Kroger. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s a brand new year…which means probably somewhere on your list of resolutions is the goal to eat healthier. Often times, however, or grand intentions get smeared with…
Experience Gift Idea: 12 Months of Pre-Planned “Dates” with Your Kids
Update: Â For Families with 3 or 4 Children, I created a printable “Experience Gift Schedule” that makes scheduling one-on-one time more manageable for larger families. Go here to learn more! When thinking about Christmas gifts for our oldest…
Neighbor Gift: Peppermint Ice Cream Pie with Free Printable
Delivering gifts to our neighbors each December is one of my favorite things. By the time the Christmas season rolls around, it is cold and many of us have begun hibernating in our homes rather than…
DIY Pokemon Ornament
Last year was the year of Pokemon in our house. Thanks to a good friend of theirs from church, my boys became obsessed with collecting these overpriced cards (many of which inevitably ended up being washed in the washing machine…