Golf Tee Turkeys
We had so much fun making these golf tee turkeys. They were inspired by our playtime with golf tees and playdough earlier in the week. We painted our white golf tees in an unconventional way and then used our baking…
Baking Soda Modeling Clay
This is the best homemade modeling clay I’ve found. It’s light, oh-so-soft, and has a texture similar to playdough. And it even dries without flaking or crumbling! Here’s what you’ll need: 2 cups baking soda 1 ¼ cup water 1…
If I Could Rewind Time…
I’m feeling a bit nostalgic tonight, so I thought I would share the poem I wrote for Little Brother’s First Birthday (last year)… If I could rewind time I’d feel you move in me With my belly oh so round…
Playdough, Golf balls, & Tees
I have been extremely unmotivated to do anything productive these last two days (besides doing our 30 Days of Intentional Acts of Kindness, that is). The weather doesn’t help, either. It’s cold, rainy, and just plain gloomy out today. So…
30 Days of Intentional Acts of Kindness with Your Kids Link Up
Today is the day! We begin our journey of intentionally showing kindness through simple acts every day for an entire month. I’m hoping and praying that at the end of this month, I will be much more thoughtful and in…
‘From Our Kitchen to Yours’ Printables
One of our intentional acts of kindness this week will be delivering a meal to a friend. I am thankful to be surrounded by some really amazing women who have blessed our family with meals during important times in…
A Lesson Learned: What’s my motivation?
I absolutely love when I’m completely immersed in a Bible study or book that challenges me spiritually, how everything around me seems to echo what I’m learning. I’ve noticed a recurring theme of challenging my motivation for having a relationship…
Sponsor Saturday
If you haven’t checked out our great sponsors (——–>), you are seriously missing out! Take a few minutes to read a little bit more about them today! RV Parties, formerly known as “The Things I Sell on Etsy”, is an Etsy shop…
Show-and-Share Saturday Link Up
There were lots of great ideas submitted last week…here are just a few: Lines Across My Face shares this fun idea for making secret messages that are only revealed when your child paints on the paper! Looking for a fun…
Rice Krispie Treat (Albino) Pumpkins
Did you hear the news??? Orange pumpkins are OUT and albino pumpkins are SO IN! Or at least that’s what I’m telling myself after I ran out of food coloring to make these pumpkin rice krispie treats for Big Brother’s…
Virtual Photography Class: Photographing Your Child’s Eyes
My favorite thing to photograph is obviously my children. But more specifically, I most recently love photographing their eyes. There is something about a child’s eyes that capture the timelessness, beauty and innocence within them. This post has very little…
Preparing for ’30 Days of Intentional Acts of Kindness”
Just four more days until the kick-off for our 30 Days of Intentional Acts of Kindness! Over the next few days, I encourage you to do the following with me: Pray! This is the most important thing you can do as…
Coffee Filter ‘Stained Glass’ Pumpkins
Big Brother and I made these cute stained glass pumpkins yesterday and they are now gracing our presence above the kitchen sink. We really enjoyed making these together, especially since they involved two things Big Brother LOVES to do…color and…
Crock Pot Roast
This is my absolute favorite method of cooking roast. It makes wonderfully tender roast that falls apart when it’s finished! And it is SUPER easy too! Just slap your roast in your crock pot (fresh or frozen), then add: 2…
Create a Pretend Play Kit with Discounted Halloween Costumes
Last year I created this Pretend Play Dress Up Clothes kit for Big Brother for Christmas. I bought all the costumes right after Halloween for pennies on the dollar and saved them until Christmas. I put them all in…
10 Steps to Teaching Your Child to Read
As a former first grade teacher, teaching children to read is one of my greatest passions! But because most children don’t start actually “reading” until around 6 years old (which is upwards of the targeted age range for my…
A Lesson Learned: Where’s your happy face?
Tommy Lee Jones was in a movie called Man of the House where he was hired as a U.S. Marshal to protect a cheerleader. At a football game, a perky cheerleader says to him, “Where’s your happ-ay fayce???” (in her most southern…
Show-and-Share Saturday Link-Up
There were so many wonderful ideas shared last week. Here are just a few: Creative Connections for Kids shares a recipe for these pumpkin Jack-O-Lantern cups. Yummy! Looking for farm activities for your preschooler? Joyfully Weary has a plethora…