Would Valentine’s be complete without the ubiquitous conversation heart candy? (Well, this year, it’ll have to be, since the candy isn’t being made this year!). In thinking about a writing / copywork activity for my boys themed around the idea of love for Valentine’s Day, I decided writing their own conversation hearts for God would […]
Printable Valentine Cards for Kids (FREE!)
Did your kid just come and tell you they need twenty-eight Valentine’s Day cards for their class party tomorrow? I thought so. That’s probably how you ended up here. And I’m sure it’s 9:30 at night too right? Argh! Even as a homeschool mom, these types of things happen to me too: “Mom, it’s crazy […]
DIY Valentines Ribbon Wreath (in burlap!)
Wreaths are easy to make and can be a fun, quick project. They easily add a festive air to a door, bookshelf, or… in my case: piano! I wanted a little something Valentine’s that didn’t scream red and hearts everywhere. So I tried making this easy DIY Valentines ribbon wreath (in burlap, no less! But […]
Simple Valentine’s Gift Ideas for Foodies
I personally love celebrating Valentine’s with everyone I love – husband, sons, sister, mom, friends! And I believe in good food as the way to just about anybody’s heart! These simple Valentine’s gift ideas for foodies keep the day fun and less like a “second Christmas!” Sponsored post. Simple Valentine’s Gift Ideas for Foodies Sweet […]
Classic and Quirky Valentine’s Gift Ideas for Everyone
Whether you want to go big or small this Valentine’s Day, there’s something for that special someone in this list of classic and quirky Valentine’s gift ideas for everyone! Sponsored Post. Classic and Quirky Valentine’s Gift Ideas for Everyone Date Night in a Box Crated With Love helps you strengthen your relationship by providing monthly date […]
Valentine’s Day Gifts Kids Love
We express so many kinds of love in our lives: love for a parent, a child, siblings, friends. Valentine’s Day is a great time to show kids how to love each other as a family.I’m not going to tell you to say it with candy – these Valentine’s Day gifts kids love are free from […]
Tinkering Toys to Encourage Creativity
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 […]
A Kid Inventor’s Day DIY Tinker Box!
Our son ran by us one day, trailing a long purple thing in his wake. We stopped him to ask what it was! Turned out to be a round plastic lidded container he had sealed closed around a purple play silk, leaving the play silk ends hanging down the sides of the container. “It’s a […]
How to Reach Your Goals (Realistic Ones!) – My #1 Tip!
This week my inbox has filled with emails claiming they can keep me on track, help me “crush” my goals, and be my happiest self this year! (And some of you are still curled in a ball because last year’s goals didn’t work out). As I flipped through my emails, I wondered: “Do I really […]
When Your New Year’s Goals Didn’t Work Out
I’ve been planning my whole life since I was about fourteen. I used to make charts of “Days Left Until College,” or “Classes to Take in College.” At fourteen. Welcome to my spreadsheet-loving-world (only I didn’t know about spreadsheets at fourteen, more’s the pity!). Suffice to say, I am a huge goal setter, planner, organizer.So […]
