Teaching Empathy to Kids in an All-About-Me World
There are so many values to teach our children, right? Empathy can be a…
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♥ Raising a Family ♥
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…
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…
More backup on the parenting journey >
♥ Homeschool or Bust ♥
Must-Read Books For Kids
There are some books that you just know need to go on your reading list…
Morning Board Free Printables
I hope you enjoy my UPDATED free Morning Board printables! Your free download will include…
DIY Weekly Learning Board – 2 Sided
HOW TO MAKE A HANGING MORNING BOARD FOR CIRCLE TIME We’ve had this morning board…
Nature Scavenger Hunt – Free Printable
This free printable Nature Scavenger Hunt is a great lesson starter, when you discuss the…
More for any level of parent teaching >
♥ Mom Life Unfiltered ♥
Just One More – Why Babies are Like Potato Chips
Just One More Baby? Living in excess. Is it a personality type? If you find…
Foundational Scars – Helping Kids to Be More Resilient
Not to brag, but I disappoint my kids ALL the time. So how much am…
It’s Time to Schedule Your Midlife Crisis
So many questions… It’s almost a rite of passage in a person’s life. The panic…
Teaching Empathy to Kids in an All-About-Me World
There are so many values to teach our children, right? Empathy can be a…
More things I probably shouldn’t say >
♥ All About Dogs ♥
Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe!
I’ve finished up my safety tips for the humans, and you know I can’t leave…
How Long Will I Grieve For My Dog?
It kept going through my head. Over and over. Relentless. If I was alone I…
Our Better Best Friends
Man’s best friend. Dogs carry this title for a reason. Put simply, they are loyal…
Do Pets Make Good Gifts?
PETS AS GIFTS The holidays get a lot of people thinking of a puppy or…
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♥ Living With ♥
Living With – A Child With FPIES
An empty plate. That’s all I could think about as I read Joy’s story. Her…
Living With – Deployment
Another Veterans Day has passed. We recognize and celebrate the men and women who have…
Living With – Migraines – While Raising A Family
Have you ever had a really bad headache? Like really, really bad? I think everyone…
Living With – (And Owning) Mental Illness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I haven’t been shy about bringing up my struggles…
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♥ Recipes & Meal Planning ♥
Banana Bread – Fast and Easy!
Wait a minute. Did I just sub-title this after my husband’s ex? Anyway, I am…
Spaghetti Casserole with Marinara and Cheesy White Sauce
Time for another recipe from my EASY MEAL PLANNING W/FREE PRINTABLES post! This spaghetti casserole…
Honey Wheat and Apple Stuffing
Are you tired of the same old family recipe for stuffing? Of course not! But,…
Creamy Pan Buckeyes
PAN BUCKEYES If you like traditional buckeyes, these are even yummier! If you don’t like…