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…
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…
More backup on the parenting journey >
♥ Homeschool or Bust ♥
Shapes – Free Printables
I hope you enjoy my UPDATED free Shapes Morning Board printables! Your free download will…
Best Math Toys and Games for Preschool & Kindergarten
Does it matter if you use math toys and games for preschool and kindergarten? Teaching…
Numbers – Free Printables
I hope you enjoy my UPDATED free Numbers Morning Board printables! Your free download will…
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 ♥
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…
5 Topics To Argue About On Social Media
The political climate has turned good friends into hated enemies of late. Especially on social…
Teaching Empathy to Kids in an All-About-Me World
There are so many values to teach our children, right? Empathy can be a…
Family Suck-It Bucket
CUDDLES NOT CODDLES Have you ever joined in the rants about kids these days? How…
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…
Our Better Best Friends
Man’s best friend. Dogs carry this title for a reason. Put simply, they are loyal…
Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe!
I’ve finished up my safety tips for the humans, and you know I can’t leave…
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 – Raising Grandchildren
I am an old mom. I started having my kids later in life. I…
Living With – a Child with a Speech Delay
My little Sunshine said “fart” tonight. This was a big moment for our family. Because…
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 – Deployment
Another Veterans Day has passed. We recognize and celebrate the men and women who have…
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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 Italian Chicken
Time for another super easy (and delicious!) crock pot dinner recipe! If your day is…
Crock Pot Honey Garlic Pork Roast with Pears
This crock pot honey garlic pork roast is so delicious, and can be prepared two…
Banana Bread – Fast and Easy!
Wait a minute. Did I just sub-title this after my husband’s ex? Anyway, I am…