Rainy Day Activities
Rainy days can make for some very bored kids. Bored kids can make trouble. No…
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♥ Raising a Family ♥
Teaching Empathy to Kids in an All-About-Me World
There are so many values to teach our children, right? Empathy can be a…
Letters To My Children
My mother does this really cool thing on our 30th birthday. She writes us a…
Must-Read Books For Kids
There are some books that you just know need to go on your reading list…
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♥ Homeschool or Bust ♥
Homeschool Supply List
Are you trying to figure out what supplies are needed to homeschool? Well, that depends….
Morning Board Free Printables
I hope you enjoy my UPDATED free Morning Board printables! Your free download will include…
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…
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♥ Mom Life Unfiltered ♥
Am I Wearing Pants? Story of a Mommy Brain
What is it about becoming a mom that makes you lose your ability to…
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….
Foundational Scars – Helping Kids to Be More Resilient
Not to brag, but I disappoint my kids ALL the time. So how much am…
More things I probably shouldn’t say >
♥ All About Dogs ♥
Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe!
I’ve finished up my safety tips for the humans, and you know I can’t leave…
Saving an Animal’s Life: Could You Do It?
I love animals. Do you? Well, I love most. Some gross me out. But, I…
Our Better Best Friends
Man’s best friend. Dogs carry this title for a reason. Put simply, they are loyal…
Do Pets Make Good Gifts?
PETS AS GIFTS The holidays get a lot of people thinking of a puppy or…
More for dog parents and friends >
♥ Living With ♥
Living With – (And Owning) Mental Illness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I haven’t been shy about bringing up my struggles…
Living With – Raising Grandchildren
I am an old mom. I started having my kids later in life. I…
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 – a Child with a Speech Delay
My little Sunshine said “fart” tonight. This was a big moment for our family. Because…
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♥ Recipes & Meal Planning ♥
Easy Fruit Dip
I love fruit, and eating it plain is no problem for me. But I must…
Crock Pot Honey Garlic Pork Roast with Pears
This crock pot honey garlic pork roast is so delicious, and can be prepared two…
Balsamic Chicken Alfredo with Avocado and Havarti
Every now and then I remember that I used to enjoy cooking. You know, when…
Crock Pot Meatball Hoagies
Friday…