Getting through winter. That’s what we do in New England! Whether it’s preparing for snowstorms or avoiding the seasonal flu (or coronavirus, as this year may be!), we “get through!” Although hand washing takes center stage this time of year because of the close quarters and easy spread of bacteria, really, hand washing routines should […]
Throw a Birthday Party With Ease! Party Planning Ebook
I’m coming up (too quickly!) on a decade of being a mom AND running this blog. Surprisingly, I discovered that my birthday party planning posts are always in my most popular posts! So… my idea to create a party planning book to help parents throw a birthday party with ease was born. And now I […]
Disney on Ice Celebrate Memories 2020
Ice skaters are just fascinating! Their skill and flashy moves. The soaring music and ability to tell a story through movement. I love it all! Pair that with everyone’s favorite Disney characters and you have a winner! Disney on Ice celebrates all the memories from years of Disney magic with their newest production, Disney on […]
Goal Setting for Kids: New Year’s Printables!
Maybe it’s just another date on the calendar. New Year’s Day. I don’t care how arbitrary, I love a specific point in time to look back in wonder and look forward with anticipation! Kids as young as preschoolers can learn to set goals and celebrate small wins with these New Year’s Printables! Perfect to do […]
Easy Noon Year’s Eve Party Ideas
We’ve been throwing a Noon Year’s Eve Party for the kids for four or five years now. We saw the idea online, ran with it, and now it’s an annual event in our home. We’ve tried various activities over the years to make a fun and celebratory morning. and you can see previous Noon Year’s […]
50 Amazing Last-Minute Gifts for Kids
The crunch is on! With just 5 days till Christmas… who’s still shopping? I’m here to help you shop with this list of 50 last-minute gifts for kids that will arrive by Christmas with Amazon Prime!!! AND all under $25!!! Affiliate links have been used in this post. Last minute gifts for kids I’ve created […]
Stories in the Stars – A Christmas Devotional
The stars tell us stories. Not astrological stories. I mean real, true stories given to us by the Creator! Yes, there are stories in the stars, from Creation, to Abraham, to the Bethlehem Star, to the story of our lives too! Remember dot-to-dot pictures as a kid? The advanced dot-to-dots with hundreds of numbers are […]
Homeschool Morning Menu Printable (aligns w/ CC Cycle 2!)
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 […]
