Rainy Day Activities
Rainy days can make for some very bored kids. Bored kids can make trouble. No…
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♥ Raising a Family ♥
Must-Read Books For Kids
There are some books that you just know need to go on your reading list…
Letters To My Children
My mother does this really cool thing on our 30th birthday. She writes us a…
What To Do When Your Child Is Having Nightmares
Your child is having nightmares. They can’t sleep, so they sure as heck aren’t going…
More backup on the parenting journey >
♥ Homeschool or Bust ♥
Nature Scavenger Hunt – Free Printable
This free printable Nature Scavenger Hunt is a great lesson starter, when you discuss the…
Alphabet – Free Printables
I hope you enjoy my UPDATED free Alphabet Morning Board printables! Your free download will…
Numbers – Free Printables
I hope you enjoy my UPDATED free Numbers Morning Board printables! Your free download will…
Colors – Free Printables
I hope you enjoy my UPDATED free Colors Morning Board printables! Your free download will…
More for any level of parent teaching >
♥ Mom Life Unfiltered ♥
What’s in a Name?
You’ve heard this before, right? Articles discussing the meaning of names? This is not that….
Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Supermom?
As I’ve been planning a superhero party for Dax, who is turning 5, I got…
Rocking Motherhood – In Spite of Myself
I’m rocking motherhood. In spite of myself. Okay, maybe that’s the wrong wording. It would…
Foundational Scars – Helping Kids to Be More Resilient
Not to brag, but I disappoint my kids ALL the time. So how much am…
More things I probably shouldn’t say >
♥ All About Dogs ♥
Do Pets Make Good Gifts?
PETS AS GIFTS The holidays get a lot of people thinking of a puppy or…
Our Better Best Friends
Man’s best friend. Dogs carry this title for a reason. Put simply, they are loyal…
Saving an Animal’s Life: Could You Do It?
I love animals. Do you? Well, I love most. Some gross me out. But, I…
Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe!
I’ve finished up my safety tips for the humans, and you know I can’t leave…
More for dog parents and friends >
♥ Living With ♥
Living With – Deployment
Another Veterans Day has passed. We recognize and celebrate the men and women who have…
Living With – Raising Grandchildren
I am an old mom. I started having my kids later in life. I…
Living With – The Loss of a Parent
You can’t ask people that. You just can’t. It’s way overstepping personal boundaries. You’re trying…
Living With – A Child With FPIES
An empty plate. That’s all I could think about as I read Joy’s story. Her…
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♥ Recipes & Meal Planning ♥
Honey Wheat and Apple Stuffing
Are you tired of the same old family recipe for stuffing? Of course not! But,…
Balsamic Chicken Alfredo with Avocado and Havarti
Every now and then I remember that I used to enjoy cooking. You know, when…
Crock Pot Honey Garlic Pork Roast with Pears
This crock pot honey garlic pork roast is so delicious, and can be prepared two…
Crock Pot Meatball Hoagies
Friday…