Sleeping Solutions for Summertime
It’s nearly summer…which means the sun is shining early and late. Although this is wonderful for plants and trees…it is often not great for getting your kids to go to bed (and stay there). What kid wants to go…
Swimming Lessons: Why Every Child Needs Them
As summer draws near and we spend more time in swimming pools and lakes, it’s important as parents of young children to be extremely vigilant around the water. Here are some alarming statistics about drowning from the CDC: -Drowning…
Our Love is Enough
Have you every wondered what exactly a ‘good mom’ is? And more importantly, have you doubted that you are one? I’m over at MomLife Today. Here’s a short snippet: I’ve been struggling lately with this debilitating feeling that I’m doing…
Learning Based on the Interests of Your Child
Learning in these early years is spelled P-L-A-Y. Although I love to share a variety of ways to “teach” your child various concepts, the best way your child can learn is by playing, and specifically when you play with…
Supermarket Scavenger Hunt
I often go to the grocery store by myself on the weekends, but occasionally I’ll take the boys with me. Inevitably, someone ends up getting upset about not getting the preferred oatmeal or the candy at the checkout counter….
Snack Idea: Individual Portions of Mixed Fruit
Looking for a healthy snack  to easily dole out to a group of kids (or adults)? Here’s an idea… ::  Cut up some fresh fruit. Our favorites are strawberries, blueberries, grapes, and pineapple. ::  Put foil cupcake liners…
Q&A with Jenae: Balancing Housework and Kids
I’m trying something new today (and will probably end up regretting it). I’m doing a Q&A vlog (aka video blog). I’ve never done this before, so I am super nervous. But here we go anyway! Michelle recently e-mailed me the…
Chinese Chicken Salad
This is one of my absolute favorite meals, especially during the spring and summer! My mom has made this for as long as I can remember and it is definitely a family favorite! The best part is…it is SUPER…
Resurrection Cookies
I’ve seen several ideas for making Resurrection Rolls (here and here are just two examples), but I wanted to try out a similar concept with cookies, particularly Snickerdoodles. The boys and I really enjoyed making these cookies and talking…
Orange Your Glad You Have Leftovers?
Guest Post by Erica of Nature Girl Wellness Busy families need simple strategies to get healthy food onto their families plates quickly and easily. As a Health Coach, I love helping families find simple ways to prep and cook…
5 Things to Fill Your Child’s Easter Basket (besides candy)
Looking for something besides candy to fill your child’s Easter basket with? Here are just a few ideas! Keep in mind, I’m not suggesting you include ALL of these items…but this list should at least give you a few…
5 Things Fathers Should Teach Their Little Boys
1. How to wrestle and roughhouse.  There are a lot of things us moms do well, but wrestling and roughhousing are not normally on the top of the list. Boys need to learn how to roughhouse for a variety of reasons….
Home Security and an Alternative to Home Phone Service
Since my husband took his current job 3 years ago, I have wanted a security system. He is gone at least once a month on business, which I know isn’t a lot for most people but in the 5 years…
1-Minute Microwave Eggs
Our boys love to eat eggs. But I, quite frankly, do not enjoy cooking scrambled eggs (have I told you how much of a morning person I am NOT?). Plus, you have to wash the pan and use a dozen…
Animal Cracker Counting and One-to-One Correspondence Practice
Little Brother is just a few months shy of being the exact same age that Big Brother was when I started this blog! Crazy! As with most second-born children, I am much more relaxed this time around. I now…
Scripture Cookies (with free printable recipe)
There’s nothing better than being in the Word together as a family…except for maybe being in the Word while making cookies together as a family. This is an activity that is geared towards older kids, but would work with…
Green Eggs…and blueberries?
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!!! You are 108 today! Big Brother woke up with a fever this morning (again) and he was so bummed he missed his Pajama Party with green eggs and ham. I tried to console him by…
How To Make Popcorn in a Paper Bag
I recently discovered the blog 100 Days of Real Food (which most of you probably know about…I must have been in the dark). We’re trying to eat healthier, so this blog has given us lots of great recipes and ideas!…