When I first saw morning menus popping up on Instagram, my first thought (like when I discovered Pinterest!) was: “THAT IS FOR ME!” And it was, and is. I immediately set about creating a morning menu to fit our family’s morning time routines. Since we do Classical Conversations as well, I wanted our morning menu […]
STEM Tinkering Toys Make Great Gifts!
You know “the best part of the gift is the box,” right? Anytime a package arrives, my kids clamor for the box, then hack it into a boat, a cave, a spaceship…! Turns out, playing with tinkering toys helps kids grow! So how can we foster this creativity in our homes? (Fair warning: you’re going to […]
Gifts for Women – Thoughtful Gift Ideas They’ll Love
I love giving gifts to help women in my life find meaning, be inspired, or just stay on top of life! These thoughtful gifts for women will delight, inspire, and keep them motivated to do all the things we do for our families. Creating a Meaningful Life Gifts Books to Inspire and Encourage I post […]
Christmas Gifts for Kids who Love to Play
Some families love to go all out on Christmas gifts for kids. Some families keep it simple with a “4 gifts” route (Something to… wear, read, want, need). Whatever your gift-giving style, you want quality gifts kids will be excited to unwrap and want to PLAY with for hours. Right?! I have unique, fun, and […]
Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids!
My favorite part of Christmas gift giving (and receiving) are the stockings! All those sweet little gifts overflowing from foot-shaped sacks? What could be cuter!? And I love, absolutely LOVE the “hunt” to find adorable surprises to wrap up for everyone’s stocking! Fill the stockings with these exciting stocking stuffer ideas for kids! Stocking Stuffer […]
28 Gratitude Prompts to Deepen Thankfulness
November traditions. Turkey. Leaves. Pumpkins. Thankfulness. Right? So many of us do gratitude prompts or devotionals either with ourselves or our kids. Do the lists start to look like this: My LEGOs, food, cars, toys, books. Don’t get me wrong: I like things. Pretty things, cozy things, yummy things. Most of us are blessed with […]
Art for Homeschool ~ Drawing with ChalkPastel.com
When homeschool moms prep and plan our homeschool year, we are surrounded by so many wonderful products and programs. That’s why I love to feature the ones we love and use in our home, to give you information to help your decision making. ChalkPastel.com has quality lessons in art for homeschool families. Letting kids learn […]
Daylight Savings Time To-Do List FREE Printable
If there’s one good thing about Daylight Savings Time, at least in the fall, it’s that we do get more sunshine. That springtime one, though? I can’t find anything good about losing an hour of sleep! However, one way to look on the bright side is that every year we get a strong reminder to […]
A Care Package for Sick Kids (+ Printable Cheer Cards)
When it comes to helping my kids learn to do acts of service, I am often the worst at operating on the fly. It’s much better to my practical mind if I am ready in advance to offer help. One thing I want my kids to learn is how to help kids in the hospital, […]
Helping Kids Make Friends: A Gift Guide
As kids grow, they’ll have many opportunities to make friends. Sometimes, temporary friends at the playground. Other friends will become lifelong, like a neighborhood pal, or school buddy. Still others will come in and out of their lives. As a parent, my role in helping kids make friends is one of model, guide and cheerleader. […]
