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 ♥
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…
Must-Read Books For Kids
There are some books that you just know need to go on your reading list…
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 ♥
Homeschool Supply List
Are you trying to figure out what supplies are needed to homeschool? Well, that depends….
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…
DIY Weekly Learning Board – 2 Sided
HOW TO MAKE A HANGING MORNING BOARD FOR CIRCLE TIME We’ve had this morning board…
More for any level of parent teaching >
♥ 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…
15 Ridiculous Remarks to Women
Who here has had something you felt was completely inappropriate said to you while in…
Our Beautiful Children -The Ugly Truth
You say the words as soon as those little rascals get pushed or pulled out…
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 ♥
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…
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…
More for dog parents and friends >
♥ 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 – 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 – Raising Grandchildren
I am an old mom. I started having my kids later in life. I…
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♥ Recipes & Meal Planning ♥
Crock Pot Meatball Hoagies
Friday…
Easy Meal Planning – w/Free Printables
Who else LOATHES planning their meals for the coming week in order to make the…
Honey Wheat and Apple Stuffing
Are you tired of the same old family recipe for stuffing? Of course not! But,…
Crock Pot Italian Chicken
Time for another super easy (and delicious!) crock pot dinner recipe! If your day is…