Teaching Empathy to Kids in an All-About-Me World
There are so many values to teach our children, right? Empathy can be a…
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♥ Raising a Family ♥
Must-Read Books For Kids
There are some books that you just know need to go on your reading list…
Rainy Day Activities
Rainy days can make for some very bored kids. Bored kids can make trouble. No…
Letters To My Children
My mother does this really cool thing on our 30th birthday. She writes us a…
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♥ Homeschool or Bust ♥
Nature Scavenger Hunt – Free Printable
This free printable Nature Scavenger Hunt is a great lesson starter, when you discuss the…
DIY Weekly Learning Board – 2 Sided
HOW TO MAKE A HANGING MORNING BOARD FOR CIRCLE TIME We’ve had this morning board…
Must-Read Books For Kids
There are some books that you just know need to go on your reading list…
Best Math Toys and Games for Preschool & Kindergarten
Does it matter if you use math toys and games for preschool and kindergarten? Teaching…
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♥ Mom Life Unfiltered ♥
Rocking Motherhood – In Spite of Myself
I’m rocking motherhood. In spite of myself. Okay, maybe that’s the wrong wording. It would…
Just One More – Why Babies are Like Potato Chips
Just One More Baby? Living in excess. Is it a personality type? If you find…
What’s in a Name?
You’ve heard this before, right? Articles discussing the meaning of names? This is not that….
My Kid is an A**hole – and I Blame Preschool
I hope you’re not offended that I’m calling my child an a**hole. Actually, I worded…
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♥ All About Dogs ♥
How Long Will I Grieve For My Dog?
It kept going through my head. Over and over. Relentless. If I was alone I…
Saving an Animal’s Life: Could You Do It?
I love animals. Do you? Well, I love most. Some gross me out. But, I…
Do Pets Make Good Gifts?
PETS AS GIFTS The holidays get a lot of people thinking of a puppy or…
Our Better Best Friends
Man’s best friend. Dogs carry this title for a reason. Put simply, they are loyal…
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♥ Living With ♥
Living With – A Child With FPIES
An empty plate. That’s all I could think about as I read Joy’s story. Her…
Living With – Raising Grandchildren
I am an old mom. I started having my kids later in life. I…
Living With – (And Owning) Mental Illness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I haven’t been shy about bringing up my struggles…
Living With – A Child With Epilepsy
In elementary school there was a kid that was a grade or two above who…
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♥ Recipes & Meal Planning ♥
Crock Pot Italian Chicken
Time for another super easy (and delicious!) crock pot dinner recipe! If your day is…
Balsamic Chicken Alfredo with Avocado and Havarti
Every now and then I remember that I used to enjoy cooking. You know, when…
Honey Wheat and Apple Stuffing
Are you tired of the same old family recipe for stuffing? Of course not! But,…
Crock Pot Honey Garlic Pork Roast with Pears
This crock pot honey garlic pork roast is so delicious, and can be prepared two…