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 ♥
Must-Read Books For Kids
There are some books that you just know need to go on your reading list…
What To Do When Your Child Is Having Nightmares
Your child is having nightmares. They can’t sleep, so they sure as heck aren’t going…
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 ♥
Shapes – Free Printables
I hope you enjoy my UPDATED free Shapes Morning Board printables! Your free download will…
Numbers – Free Printables
I hope you enjoy my UPDATED free Numbers Morning Board printables! Your free download will…
Alphabet – Free Printables
I hope you enjoy my UPDATED free Alphabet Morning Board printables! Your free download will…
Morning Board Free Printables
I hope you enjoy my UPDATED free Morning Board printables! Your free download will include…
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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…
Confessions of the Truth Fairy
Should we EVER lie to our kids? Is it okay to lie to our kids…
What’s in a Name?
You’ve heard this before, right? Articles discussing the meaning of names? This is not that….
More things I probably shouldn’t say >
♥ 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…
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…
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♥ Living With ♥
Living With – Deployment
Another Veterans Day has passed. We recognize and celebrate the men and women who have…
Living With – (And Owning) Mental Illness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I haven’t been shy about bringing up my struggles…
Living With – The Loss of a Parent
You can’t ask people that. You just can’t. It’s way overstepping personal boundaries. You’re trying…
Living With – A Child With FPIES
An empty plate. That’s all I could think about as I read Joy’s story. Her…
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♥ Recipes & Meal Planning ♥
Easy Meal Planning – w/Free Printables
Who else LOATHES planning their meals for the coming week in order to make the…
Spaghetti Casserole with Marinara and Cheesy White Sauce
Time for another recipe from my EASY MEAL PLANNING W/FREE PRINTABLES post! This spaghetti casserole…
Balsamic Chicken Alfredo with Avocado and Havarti
Every now and then I remember that I used to enjoy cooking. You know, when…
Crock Pot Italian Chicken
Time for another super easy (and delicious!) crock pot dinner recipe! If your day is…