As a newbie kindergarten mom, I couldn’t help but notice the emphasis the school put on their policy of no food for birthday and holiday celebrations. It was written in bold font in our Welcome to Kindergarten packet and highlighted before each and every holiday party. Naively, I thought this meant I was off the…
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What We’re Into This Week…Vol. 12
What we’re thankful for… Waterproof mattress protectors… My son was sick this week. He got sick in his bed. We woke up at 3am and had to do the whole clean up routine. He even needed a shower. It was bad. The one saving grace, his waterproof mattress pad. For that, today, I am so…
What We’re Into This Week… Vol. 11
What we’re reading… Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis I started listening to the newest book from Rachel Hollis, a kind of sequel to Girl, Wash Your Face (read our review here) earlier this week. While this book holds true to her sentiments in Girl, Wash Your Face, there’s definitely a less “kick ass” vibe…
Creating a Kid’s Art Space in a Small Home
From a very young age, my daughter showed a strong interest in art. She’d choose scribbling away on a paper towel roll or gluing a million buttons on a piece of paper over anything else. It felt important to me to create a kid’s art space for her creativity in our small home. It’s easy…
5 Child Development Benefits to Messy Play
There’s one phrase to describe what my kids are currently doing in my kitchen: making a mess. They’re elbow deep in an oozing, white concoction and giggling as they try to cover up several of my son’s cars. The kitchen floor is splattered with white dollops and I’m 99% sure they’ll need new shirts by…
Sharing the Love With the Littles: Kid-Friendly Crafts for Valentine’s Day
A great deal has changed in our house during the month of January. The Mister has retired after 28 and a half years in Law Enforcement and I have gone back to work after 8 years of staying home. Going back to work was not what I originally thought it would be. Instead of going…
What We’re Into this Week Vol. 4
What we’re reading… The Husband’s Secret on Audible I’m loving this read. I’m not finished reading/listening to it yet, but it’s so good so far. There are a few different storylines, but each has a secret they are trying to figure out that their husband is keeping. They need to make it into a movie…
Farmhouse Valentine’s Day DIY
How-To: DIY Farmhouse Valentine’s Day Sign We recently relocated from Arizona to Texas, and I’m on a mission to make a DIY Valentine’s Day sign for my front porch. I have plenty of old Valentine’s Day decor, but I haven’t ever taken the time to make something for my front porch. I want the sign…
The Complete Gift Guide for ANY and ALL Moms
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… you know, that time when your husband has no idea what to get you. Well, ladies, problem solved. We’ve put together the unequivocal complete holiday gift guide for all moms. So, now, go ahead and share away. Tag your hubbies, share with friends. Feel free to comment…
Holiday Cocktail Recipe
Glitter Rim Cranberry Mimosa Who doesn’t love holiday themed drinks? This cranberry mimosa cocktail *may* have been my undoing one Thanksgiving. It is so yummy and pretty when served. It has glitter on the rim! Just make sure you eat before having more than one LOL. Trust me, this cocktail packs the most lovely buzzworthy…