For me it was easy. I just looked out and there it was. Our beautiful new raised garden bed. Pinwheel peacefully spinning over newly placed seedlings. Hubby has a slightly different story of the steps to build a raised garden bed. Here’s his version! Sponsored by The Home Depot. Steps to build a raised garden bed […]
Dining Out Bingo and Yummy Spring Menu at 99 Restaurants
Do you avoid going out to eat because you have small children? Or do you take the kids out and worry about behaviors the whole time? I have a family dinner game that can help keep kids busy! But first, I want to tell you about the fresh (and delicious) spring menu at 99 Restaurants! […]
Finding Personal Ways Kids Can Give Back to Their Community
Like many parents, I want to teach my kids to think beyond themselves. For them to see the need around them and serve others. How do we get kids to invest their heart and service in others? I think the best way to share local love is to find personal ways kids can give back […]
These hands-on toys teach kids to recycle!
“The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof.” I believe we were entrusted to care for the earth by the Lord. So I try to teach our kids about conserving, reducing waste, and reusing what we have instead of trashing it. Recycling (and all its subcomponents) is more fun when kids can playfully learn and […]
How to help kids sleep better at night
Ah, the age-old question. How to get kids to sleep better at night? Whether you choose to co-sleep or allow babies and kids to self-soothe, the right environment is key to helping kids sleep through the night. Here are my top ideas for how to create a more soothing sleep environment so kids sleep better […]
Quick side dishes make for easy entertaining “
This post was sponsored by Ling Ling, all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Every year our family has more to celebrate. We’re delighted to see our boys growing up and love to celebrate life’s big and small events, from first basketball games to birthday parties. Of course, all these celebrations, involve food. […]
Fun ways to get kids’ teeth clean!
I am one of those odd people that find going the dentist a refreshing and exciting appointment every six months. I think this is why my own kids love the dentist. But for many kids, dental visits and oral hygiene habits are a struggle. So today I’ve partnered with some great brands to share some […]
Free Comic Heroes Coloring Valentine’s Day Cards Printable
Hey… it’s Valentine’s Eve. Is that a thing? Maybe you have totally forgotten about this heart-filled day but suddenly realized your kid needs to bring some valentine’s for a class? Well, I whipped up a bunch of free printable Comic Heroes Valentine’s Day cards that are perfect for last minute! Comic Heroes Coloring Valentine’s Day […]
Follow your art with colorful styles for kids!
The paper, crayons, and pencils in our house disappear at an amusing rate. Our boys’ love for drawing is surpassed only by the rate at which they grow out of their clothes! One of their favorite art activities is to recreate artwork they see in our history and art books. Just like kids often grow […]
Simple Button Sewing with Drawstring Bags Project
We’ve had a series of snow days here, so it was time to get out the craft stuff! I’ve been wanting to teach my boys how to sew buttons (yes, we’re raising little Renaissance Men here!). So when the chance came to partner with Oriental Trading to do a drawstring bags project, I had the […]
