The otherwise pristine oak floors of our home are covered in wet footprints every afternoon and the goldfish crumbs ground into the car seats now become mush from soaked clothes and wet shoes. The back porch is covered in wet towels which go against the neighborhood covenant but it seems there is no other choice…
Tag: kids
Fail to Plan; Plan to Fail
As my kids get older, one of the key things I do is plan…and I recognize that when I fail to plan; I should most certainly plan to fail aka be overly stressed out with half fed, tired kids. Some weeks are filled with things to do; doctor/dentist appointments, work commitments and deadlines, business meetings,…
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…
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…
When the important things get hard, rest if you must but never quit! xo
ACTUAL ESSENTIALS!
I remember sitting in the ob/gyn’s office and browsing the baby magazines which all have a new baby checklist and i would feel TOTALLY NOT ready because i just didn’t invest in all the things they said I needed… to be honest, those lists can make you feel really inadequate but rest assured, for the first…
Bibs for Kids | PLEASE SUPPORT
I don’t get on here often and ask my readers to support much of anything but if you will PLEASE visit Bibs for Kids and support one of the causes! Working with the owner Lauren has been an absolute pleasure; her messages oozed with her enthusiasm and determination to raise awareness and break the stigma…
Freshly Picked | Baby Moccasins {GIVEAWAY–CLOSED}
I received these in the mail today and I was in LOVE with the color but this review has less to do with me and more to do with my 13 month old who doesn’t want to remove these shoes from her feet! In case you are wondering, it has nothing to do with her…
How to Protect Your Family Against Cold Weather Illnesses
When the colder months of fall and winter come around, it seems that people get sick more often than other times of the year. The main reason for this is that people move inside when it is cold outside, and with them come all the germs they are carrying around. With all these germs in…
Brown Bear Brown Bear…
Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See? I believe literacy starts from the time a baby is born and as a result, I like to stock the little minds of my kids with stories from the time of their birth. When they become mobile and can grab the books, we get into little problems,…
BEST Building Toys
Children with busy minds tend to feel bored or under stimulated, especially on glum and rainy days when they are hoarded up indoors. I have compiled our favorite building toys that help to keep everyone happy, while tapping into their creativity and helping them explore and learn. Magnatiles QuBits Construction Toy Rainbow Blocks Straws…
3 Tips for Positive Parenting
How many times has your child had a tantrum and you responded by yelling back at them? or you openly voiced your disappointment in their behavior by shrieking/grunting/public disapproval? I’m not perfect by any means, and unfortunately; while infrequent, the above happens here too. Here are 3 tips that can help you in the process…
This Beautiful Life of Ours 