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…
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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♥ Homeschool or Bust ♥
Shapes – Free Printables
I hope you enjoy my UPDATED free Shapes Morning Board printables! Your free download will…
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…
Best Math Toys and Games for Preschool & Kindergarten
Does it matter if you use math toys and games for preschool and kindergarten? Teaching…
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♥ Mom Life Unfiltered ♥
Our Beautiful Children -The Ugly Truth
You say the words as soon as those little rascals get pushed or pulled out…
A Toddler’s Secret TO DO List
Do you have any experience with toddlers? Maybe you have one of your own, or…
Is the Romance Over? 10 Reasons He Doesn’t Bring You Flowers Anymore
You’re starting to panic. You just realized that you can’t remember the last time he…
Family Suck-It Bucket
CUDDLES NOT CODDLES Have you ever joined in the rants about kids these days? How…
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♥ 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…
Saving an Animal’s Life: Could You Do It?
I love animals. Do you? Well, I love most. Some gross me out. But, I…
Our Better Best Friends
Man’s best friend. Dogs carry this title for a reason. Put simply, they are loyal…
How Long Will I Grieve For My Dog?
It kept going through my head. Over and over. Relentless. If I was alone I…
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♥ Living With ♥
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…
Living With – a Child with a Speech Delay
My little Sunshine said “fart” tonight. This was a big moment for our family. Because…
Living With – A Child With Epilepsy
In elementary school there was a kid that was a grade or two above who…
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♥ Recipes & Meal Planning ♥
Creamy Pan Buckeyes
PAN BUCKEYES If you like traditional buckeyes, these are even yummier! If you don’t like…
Crock Pot Honey Garlic Pork Roast with Pears
This crock pot honey garlic pork roast is so delicious, and can be prepared two…
Easy Fruit Dip
I love fruit, and eating it plain is no problem for me. But I must…
Banana Bread – Fast and Easy!
Wait a minute. Did I just sub-title this after my husband’s ex? Anyway, I am…