With each new school year comes new responsibility for your children. That should apply to home as well. They grow up so fast and sometimes it can feel like a punch in the gut when they don’t need you anymore. But doing things for them at home that they really should be doing for themselves does not pause time or stop them from growing up. It also does not prepare them for the real world[...]
Don’t you just hate it when you are right in the middle of cooking and realize you are missing a key ingredient you need to finish your recipe? Or what about that drawer full of recipes that you never get around to making because they always require some ingredients you don’t have? Well no more! I’ve created a list of 75 ingredients you should always keep in your kitchen so you have[...]
It’s Spring Break time! If your family is having a staycation like we are, I’ve got a fun way to rediscover your city with a Spring Break Scavenger Hunt. Whether you are new to a city or have live there for years, this scavenger hunt will give you a chance to explore your city through the eyes of a tourist. You might be surprised by all of the hidden gems right in your own backyard du[...]
No matter how old my daughter is or how many times we've had a babysitter, I always feel a bit anxious when I leave her in the care of someone else. You too? Well I'm putting our minds at ease with an essential list of 25 things your babysitter should know about your child and your home in the Ultimate Babysitter Checklist!read more[...]
At the end of last year, I was at a retreat where I was asked to write down a list of what I had accomplished during the year. Needless to say, it took me wayyy to long to come up with the few things I was able to write down before time was up. Not because I hadn’t done anything worthwhile, but because I never stopped long enough to celebrate any of it. So this year I decided to change[...]
I love a good cup of hot chocolate and this homemade hot chocolate mix is perfection! Just the right of creamy chocolaty goodness...and super easy to make. Keep a jar on hand for snowy cold days or layer it like I did, add a gift tag, and you've got a great holiday gift!read more[...]
Sometimes winter breaks can feel really long! While I love spending the extra time with Journey, keeping her busy can be quite challenging. So we are going to use the break to learn more about our family—and have some fun along the way. I'm sharing our project so that you can do it too! read more[...]
