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…
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 ♥
Homeschool Supply List
Are you trying to figure out what supplies are needed to homeschool? Well, that depends….
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…
Must-Read Books For Kids
There are some books that you just know need to go on your reading list…
More for any level of parent teaching >
♥ Mom Life Unfiltered ♥
Am I Wearing Pants? Story of a Mommy Brain
What is it about becoming a mom that makes you lose your ability to…
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…
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…
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 – A Child With Epilepsy
In elementary school there was a kid that was a grade or two above who…
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 – (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…
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…
Easy Fruit Dip
I love fruit, and eating it plain is no problem for me. But I must…