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…
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♥ Raising a Family ♥
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…
Rainy Day Activities
Rainy days can make for some very bored kids. Bored kids can make trouble. No…
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♥ Homeschool or Bust ♥
DIY Weekly Learning Board – 2 Sided
HOW TO MAKE A HANGING MORNING BOARD FOR CIRCLE TIME We’ve had this morning board…
Best Math Toys and Games for Preschool & Kindergarten
Does it matter if you use math toys and games for preschool and kindergarten? Teaching…
Must-Read Books For Kids
There are some books that you just know need to go on your reading list…
Nature Scavenger Hunt – Free Printable
This free printable Nature Scavenger Hunt is a great lesson starter, when you discuss the…
More for any level of parent teaching >
♥ Mom Life Unfiltered ♥
Foundational Scars – Helping Kids to Be More Resilient
Not to brag, but I disappoint my kids ALL the time. So how much am…
Is the Romance Over? 10 Reasons He Doesn’t Bring You Flowers Anymore
You’re starting to panic. You just realized that you can’t remember the last time he…
5 Topics To Argue About On Social Media
The political climate has turned good friends into hated enemies of late. Especially on social…
15 Ridiculous Remarks to Women
Who here has had something you felt was completely inappropriate said to you while in…
More things I probably shouldn’t say >
♥ All About Dogs ♥
Our Better Best Friends
Man’s best friend. Dogs carry this title for a reason. Put simply, they are loyal…
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…
How Long Will I Grieve For My Dog?
It kept going through my head. Over and over. Relentless. If I was alone I…
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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 – 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 Epilepsy
In elementary school there was a kid that was a grade or two above who…
Living With – (And Owning) Mental Illness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I haven’t been shy about bringing up my struggles…
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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…
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…
Creamy Pan Buckeyes
PAN BUCKEYES If you like traditional buckeyes, these are even yummier! If you don’t like…