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 ♥
Rainy Day Activities
Rainy days can make for some very bored kids. Bored kids can make trouble. No…
Letters To My Children
My mother does this really cool thing on our 30th birthday. She writes us a…
Must-Read Books For Kids
There are some books that you just know need to go on your reading list…
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♥ Homeschool or Bust ♥
DIY Weekly Learning Board – 2 Sided
HOW TO MAKE A HANGING MORNING BOARD FOR CIRCLE TIME We’ve had this morning board…
Alphabet – Free Printables
I hope you enjoy my UPDATED free Alphabet Morning Board printables! Your free download will…
Shapes – Free Printables
I hope you enjoy my UPDATED free Shapes 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…
More for any level of parent teaching >
♥ Mom Life Unfiltered ♥
Rocking Motherhood – In Spite of Myself
I’m rocking motherhood. In spite of myself. Okay, maybe that’s the wrong wording. It would…
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…
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…
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 ♥
How Long Will I Grieve For My Dog?
It kept going through my head. Over and over. Relentless. If I was alone I…
Do Pets Make Good Gifts?
PETS AS GIFTS The holidays get a lot of people thinking of a puppy or…
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 – Raising Grandchildren
I am an old mom. I started having my kids later in life. I…
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 – a Child with a Speech Delay
My little Sunshine said “fart” tonight. This was a big moment for our family. Because…
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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,…
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…
Easy Meal Planning – w/Free Printables
Who else LOATHES planning their meals for the coming week in order to make the…