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 ♥
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…
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 backup on the parenting journey >
♥ Homeschool or Bust ♥
Morning Board Free Printables
I hope you enjoy my UPDATED free Morning Board printables! Your free download will include…
Colors – Free Printables
I hope you enjoy my UPDATED free Colors Morning Board printables! Your free download will…
Must-Read Books For Kids
There are some books that you just know need to go on your reading list…
Numbers – Free Printables
I hope you enjoy my UPDATED free Numbers 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….
Foundational Scars – Helping Kids to Be More Resilient
Not to brag, but I disappoint my kids ALL the time. So how much am…
Rocking Motherhood – In Spite of Myself
I’m rocking motherhood. In spite of myself. Okay, maybe that’s the wrong wording. It would…
A Toddler’s Secret TO DO List
Do you have any experience with toddlers? Maybe you have one of your own, or…
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 – (And Owning) Mental Illness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I haven’t been shy about bringing up my struggles…
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 – 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 – Deployment
Another Veterans Day has passed. We recognize and celebrate the men and women who have…
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♥ Recipes & Meal Planning ♥
Crock Pot Italian Chicken
Time for another super easy (and delicious!) crock pot dinner recipe! If your day is…
Crock Pot Meatball Hoagies
Friday…
Balsamic Chicken Alfredo with Avocado and Havarti
Every now and then I remember that I used to enjoy cooking. You know, when…
Honey Wheat and Apple Stuffing
Are you tired of the same old family recipe for stuffing? Of course not! But,…