Every single day that we make the effort to raise our children into compassionate, God following little people with values and morale and a firm sense of belonging we are doing something that will impact this world- so don’t lose hope and despair and underestimate your role as parents. It’s single-handedly the most important, world…
Month: April 2017
Teething Cookies
Sounds like a yummy treat that even a parent might enjoy…right? hmm, well– maybe not so much for us parents; although a cookie treat while soothing a teething baby always seems like the best option to me! 🙂 What these cookies will do however is surely help sore gums with the specially designed textured ridges that…
10 Things I want to teach my kids about choosing Friends
Surround yourself with people who care more about God’s opinion of them than other people’s opinion. Find those who intentionally reach out to others from within their “inner circle” and connect with them Surround yourself with people who are not obsessed with material possessions. Seek out those who care more about doing the right thing…
Paperless Post
Paperless Post ardently believes that communication is one of the most beautiful forms of showcasing who we are and forming interpersonal relationships with others. As a result of this belief, they have created fabulous paper and online products that reflects your personal style. One of the things I love about customizable cards are the ability…
Make Over Your Mornings
I distinctly remember sometime after my 2nd baby was born, i felt like i was drowning. For me, this was sometime around the 3rd month, when the adrenaline from having a new baby wore out and i found myself staying in jammies for most of the days and not washing my face until sometime around the afternoon……
Dinosaur Excavation Bin
This Dinosaur Excavation Bin is an activity that my 4 year old loves and it keeps him occupied and busy for quite a while. How To: 1) Start off by getting a large plastic tub 2) Add kinetic sand to it- we use this because of the texture and ease of cleaning but you can…
When Kids No Longer Nap
This is a question I get asked a lot and over the spring break, I got a few messages from people specifically asking…“DO YOUR KIDS NAP AND IF THEY DON’T WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THEM?” Yes, all caps because these messages were coming from exasperated parents. I’m lucky because yes, if time permits my…
Finding your way as a new blogger
Yesterday I got a cute message from WordPress on my 1 year blog anniversary. I wanted to celebrate by giving back, especially if you are trying to find your way as a new blogger. First off, congratulations on taking the plunge- it will be a rewarding, fun experience if you invest time and effort. Make…
Homeschooling Mistakes
Often times people say homeschooling requires a leap of faith, taking the plunge and diving in and just like those dives that end in belly flops, there are homeschooling mistakes that I made when i began this journey in 2015! My TOP 3 HOMESCHOOLING MISTAKES! 1) I set the standard WAY too high! I had…
Top 5 One Player Games for Kids
One player games? What?? You’re supposed to play with your kids all the time? Right? Wrong! Whoever invented these is a …GENIUS! Board games are something we thoroughly enjoy playing together as a family; however, there are also moments everyday when I NEED quiet time, when i DON’T want to be playing a game or…
This Beautiful Life of Ours 