Letters To My Children
My mother does this really cool thing on our 30th birthday. She writes us 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…
Must-Read Books For Kids
There are some books that you just know need to go on your reading list…
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 ♥
Colors – Free Printables
I hope you enjoy my UPDATED free Colors Morning Board printables! Your free download will…
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…
Homeschool Supply List
Are you trying to figure out what supplies are needed to homeschool? Well, that depends….
More for any level of parent teaching >
♥ Mom Life Unfiltered ♥
Our Beautiful Children -The Ugly Truth
You say the words as soon as those little rascals get pushed or pulled out…
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…
Family Suck-It Bucket
CUDDLES NOT CODDLES Have you ever joined in the rants about kids these days? How…
More things I probably shouldn’t say >
♥ All About Dogs ♥
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…
Saving an Animal’s Life: Could You Do It?
I love animals. Do you? Well, I love most. Some gross me out. But, I…
Do Pets Make Good Gifts?
PETS AS GIFTS The holidays get a lot of people thinking of a puppy or…
More for dog parents and friends >
♥ Living With ♥
Living With – A Child With Epilepsy
In elementary school there was a kid that was a grade or two above who…
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 – Deployment
Another Veterans Day has passed. We recognize and celebrate the men and women who have…
More for those who struggle >
♥ Recipes & Meal Planning ♥
Balsamic Chicken Alfredo with Avocado and Havarti
Every now and then I remember that I used to enjoy cooking. You know, when…
Creamy Pan Buckeyes
PAN BUCKEYES If you like traditional buckeyes, these are even yummier! If you don’t like…
Banana Bread – Fast and Easy!
Wait a minute. Did I just sub-title this after my husband’s ex? Anyway, I am…
Easy Fruit Dip
I love fruit, and eating it plain is no problem for me. But I must…