Finding age-appropriate chapter books to read aloud to preschoolers and early elementary can be challenging! I’ve been on a never-ending search for them for the last year. Here are some of our favorites we’ve found so far! **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This … [Read more...]
Easy, Healthy 3-Ingredient Popsicles
Nothing says summer as a kid (or adult!) like popsicles. And these healthy 3-ingredient homemade popsicles make it easy to say “yes!” to them all summer long. **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, … [Read more...]
How We Got Our Kids to STOP Getting Up Too Early
Are your kids getting up too early? Wish you had some more time in the mornings before the crazy begins? We were at our wits' end over our kids' insanely early wake-up calls until we implemented this one little fix. **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means … [Read more...]
10 Meaningful Teacher Gifts (That Will Bless Your Child’s Teacher!)
We are quickly approaching the end of the school year, can you believe it? (Although, those of us who were caught in this year’s “Polar Vortex” have a few more days than expected.) And that means it’s time to think about teacher gifts! As the child of a public school teacher, I … [Read more...]
Aidan’s Favorite Things {5-Year-Old Edition}
Last week, we celebrated a very special day — Aidan turned FIVE! In honor of his special day, I’d like to carry on a tradition I started a couple of years ago — sharing a list of his favorite things! I have a list for him at 2-years old, 3-years-old, and 4-years old. I even … [Read more...]
25 Easter Egg Fillers (That Aren’t Candy)
Are you looking for Easter egg fillers that aren't candy? You've come to the right place -- this post is full of them! **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, I may receive a small compensation. I am, … [Read more...]
How to Celebrate Drop Everything And Read With Your Kids
Drop Everything And Read Day (April 12) is a fun way to show your kids how to make reading a priority in their lives and encourage them to read. In this post, I'll share what it is and how you celebrate it with your kids! **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This … [Read more...]
How I’m Celebrating Valentine’s Day With My Kids
Pinterest and social media can bring a lot of pressure to make Valentine's Day an elaborate ordeal for our kids. But it doesn't have to be! Here's the simple (but love-filled) way I'm going to celebrate them, instead. Spending much time on Pinterest in early February quickly … [Read more...]
12 Scriptural Truths to Speak Life Over Your Children
One of the most important things we can do as Christian moms is be intentional about speaking life over our kids. The Bible says that “death and life are in the power of the tongue,” and we can powerfully impact our children’s lives and futures by the words we say — positively OR … [Read more...]
Andrew’s Favorite Things {2-Year-Old Edition}
I’m the second child, and as a kid, I made a promise to myself. One I swore up and down I would keep. I’ll never forget the day when, while exploring through hidden treasures in the attic of my childhood home, I stumbled upon my sister’s baby book. I looked through it for a … [Read more...]
